Chrome Wheel Woes
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Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Fords, NJ
Rex,
I know exactly what you speak of, we have it here at work and I have used it before. Something to think about.
Now, To the guys who keep insisting I can't sand off or paint over chrome.
I will agree with both of you guys on both statements. However, The barrels are only rough machined. Many, many grooves are in the aluminum.
The flapper wheel is to remove / smooth out all of the pitted areas. I will also wire wheel the inside of the barrel to further roughen up the surface. I'm almost certain the paint will adhere as it will have something to grab onto.
I just got these wheels a little over a year ago. I'm not about to trash them. When I get around to doing them I will photo doc. the process.
I know exactly what you speak of, we have it here at work and I have used it before. Something to think about.
Now, To the guys who keep insisting I can't sand off or paint over chrome.
I will agree with both of you guys on both statements. However, The barrels are only rough machined. Many, many grooves are in the aluminum.
The flapper wheel is to remove / smooth out all of the pitted areas. I will also wire wheel the inside of the barrel to further roughen up the surface. I'm almost certain the paint will adhere as it will have something to grab onto.
I just got these wheels a little over a year ago. I'm not about to trash them. When I get around to doing them I will photo doc. the process.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,454
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From: Pittsburgh PA
I debated on wheels myself. Car came with a set of chrome thinspokes which I understand would be aftermarket. Chrome is letting loose in the curved areas and the tires are shot.
I liked the look of the 5 spoke chrome C6 wheels and found a mint set of 07 takeoffs for 650 shipped. I'm hoping the quality of the OE wheels is better.
I liked the look of the 5 spoke chrome C6 wheels and found a mint set of 07 takeoffs for 650 shipped. I'm hoping the quality of the OE wheels is better.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,454
Likes: 6
From: Pittsburgh PA
Rex,
I know exactly what you speak of, we have it here at work and I have used it before. Something to think about.
Now, To the guys who keep insisting I can't sand off or paint over chrome.
I will agree with both of you guys on both statements. However, The barrels are only rough machined. Many, many grooves are in the aluminum.
The flapper wheel is to remove / smooth out all of the pitted areas. I will also wire wheel the inside of the barrel to further roughen up the surface. I'm almost certain the paint will adhere as it will have something to grab onto.
I just got these wheels a little over a year ago. I'm not about to trash them. When I get around to doing them I will photo doc. the process.
I know exactly what you speak of, we have it here at work and I have used it before. Something to think about.
Now, To the guys who keep insisting I can't sand off or paint over chrome.
I will agree with both of you guys on both statements. However, The barrels are only rough machined. Many, many grooves are in the aluminum.
The flapper wheel is to remove / smooth out all of the pitted areas. I will also wire wheel the inside of the barrel to further roughen up the surface. I'm almost certain the paint will adhere as it will have something to grab onto.
I just got these wheels a little over a year ago. I'm not about to trash them. When I get around to doing them I will photo doc. the process.
I've had success in the past with painting chrome bumpers. I sandblasted them then epoxy primer and paint. The sand doesn't take the chrome off but gives it a texture like fine sandpaper. No problem with peeling. That would work with your situation but the faces would have to be carefully protected with shielding tape. I use duct tape. If you rough up the surface with your flapper it should work OK. Epoxy adheres to darn near anything....even glass.
