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Thread: I want shiny black rims!!! 18 or 20"!!! HELP

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    id think the powder coater would sandblast before powder coating..and thoroughly clean the rims for adhesion

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    that would help

    but the powder coating would be on the chrome and if the chrome peeled it would take off the powder coating as well I think.
    "Take it up with my butt, cuz he's the only one that gives a crap"

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    Seems like you could buy nice used rims for $125 each if you tried. Might take awhile, especially if you're focused on keeping the same/similar dimensions as OEM, but might be worth it.

    Good luck with whatever you decide.

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    sandblasting would remove the chrome

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    I did not know that

    you learn something new eevryday

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    Yes, chrome can be sandblasted off ... but it ain't easy. The majority of the cost in refinishing rims will be the prep for that very reason. Bad chrome in poor condition will blast off without too much trouble but good chrome in good condition will probably have to be ground off rather than blasted off.

    As far as how shiney you can get with Powder Coating .... VERY. I've seen "Black Chrome" as one of the colors available.
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    Put a smiley after you say that Bub.

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    I dunno...

    I think I'd give a pristine cleaning, followed by Bulldog adhesion promoter & some Plasti-Kote rattle cans a shot after having the tires dismounted. Then a few layers of clear coat designed for wheels.

    But that's just me...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ldub View Post
    I dunno...

    I think I'd give a pristine cleaning, followed by Bulldog adhesion promoter & some Plasti-Kote rattle cans a shot after having the tires dismounted. Then a few layers of clear coat designed for wheels.

    But that's just me...
    It ain't easy being cheesy!!!


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    Talking

    Quote Originally Posted by Riff Raff View Post
    It ain't easy being cheesy!!!

    Spoken like someone who knows from personal experience...

    Well played!!!...

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    I have the KMC Thunder 20's chrome wheels as spares, now that i changed out for new wheels/tires. I'm having them powder-coated so they're different from your typical 'chrome' rim. I think they're gonna look pretty cool! scott

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