Did you know???
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Racer
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From: Soddy Daisy Tennessee
Did you Know??? Updated w/pics
Did anyone know that if you strip the paint off the inside of the factory C6
chrome wheels that under the paint the inside or barrel of the wheel is chrome. I stripped the paint off the inside of my '07 wheels and found chrome.
UPDATE
Before and after pictures, 3rd set ive done. Reason the factory paints them is for slight defects in the chrome, id rather have the chrome.
chrome wheels that under the paint the inside or barrel of the wheel is chrome. I stripped the paint off the inside of my '07 wheels and found chrome.
UPDATE
Before and after pictures, 3rd set ive done. Reason the factory paints them is for slight defects in the chrome, id rather have the chrome.
Last edited by bowtie1978; Aug 4, 2009 at 07:53 AM.
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are you sure it's not just the metal casting ??
If so- and not treated or sealed, it could rust- just like the surface of your rotors . . but an interesting discovery . . . .
I'd be interested in hearing from others more familiar with the process and manufacture . . .
If so- and not treated or sealed, it could rust- just like the surface of your rotors . . but an interesting discovery . . . .
I'd be interested in hearing from others more familiar with the process and manufacture . . .
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Not really, the wheels are aluminum not cast iron like brake rotors; aluminum will oxidize but the coating forms a protective barrier against further oxidation; unlike iron rust.
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No, I am talking about stripping that hideous ugly paint off of the back side or what some people call the barrel of the wheel. I used a product called "PEELER". It is made by Kleen Strip and comes in a aerosol can. I do about a quarter to a half of the wheel at a time. Spray it on the painted surface and almost immediately the paint bubbles up. Then I take a razor blade or small putty knife and peel it right off. I finish up with a Brillo or SOS pad. Finally I put a coat of wax on to protect. What you will find under the paint is a chrome finish. Not polished. Not bare aluminum.
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From: Soddy Daisy Tennessee
Don't you know 00 steel wool is the best thing to clean up chrome? The paint bubbles up so well you can wipe it off if you're scared.
I did my wheels yesterday then showed them to the guys in the club last night. I'm scheduled to do three sets this next week. It looks that great.
I did my wheels yesterday then showed them to the guys in the club last night. I'm scheduled to do three sets this next week. It looks that great.
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trust me ...it ain't chrome....I just had one of these refinished
brake fluid will eat that "chrome" right off
brake fluid will eat that "chrome" right off
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He's talking about the barrel. It's the part on the inside of the spokes. On GM stock chrome wheels it is painted grey.
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No, no, no...
I heard about this on MSNBC. It's a specially developed iron based alloy for use in ALL the new, greener, post apoca...er, umm post bailout American made cars, trucks and pretty much everything. It's scientific name is 'Ferrous Ignoramous'. It's cheap and reflective and it's sweeping the nation! Ooooo, look, shiny things!!
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....barrel of the wheel. I used a product called "PEELER". It is made by Kleen Strip and comes in a aerosol can. I do about a quarter to a half of the wheel at a time. Spray it on the painted surface and almost immediately the paint bubbles up. Then I take a razor blade or small putty knife and peel it right off. I finish up with a Brillo or SOS pad. Finally I put a coat of wax on to protect. What you will find under the paint is a chrome finish. Not polished. Not bare aluminum.
Don't you know 00 steel wool is the best thing to clean up chrome? The paint bubbles up so well you can wipe it off if you're scared.
I did my wheels yesterday then showed them to the guys in the club last night. I'm scheduled to do three sets this next week. It looks that great.
I did my wheels yesterday then showed them to the guys in the club last night. I'm scheduled to do three sets this next week. It looks that great.
I'd be leery of the long lasting effects of the removal agents though. It can be done. I haven't had enough time to get them all done yet...