any TIPS ON REMOVING CHROME OFF RIMS !

Z11 · 04-10-2012, 07:20 PM

i want strip the chrome off the ENTIRE wheel, and then paint it ALL black. im not sure as to how to strip off the chrome, and i dont know what the wheel is made of, its the stern st2. im going to take a magnet and see if its steel or metal, because its heavy as hell with the tire on it. so im pretty sure theres different ways going about removing the chrome depending on what material the rims are, steel, alumininum, metal, etc.

i was thinking of buying VHT wheel primer and VHT wheel paint from metrorestyling.com to paint it entirely black. EXCEPT leave the tiny screws that you see around the inner lip either chrome or paint it red.

i want the whole thing black, these pics shows the chrome that i have, not my pics btw, mine are chipping and are old n a bit of rust. these are just examples, ant the other pic has black spokes.

so any tips on removing chrome off wheels and painting wheels will be appreciated, thankz

STERN-ST2.jpg

stern-st2 #2.jpg

stern st2 black.jpg

stern st2 black #2.jpg

Drex · 04-10-2012, 08:23 PM

you can hire jenny mcarthy

but seriously, if you are going to paint them anyway, do you even need to get the chrome off? (disclaimer: i don't know **** about this)

gofaster87 · 04-10-2012, 08:28 PM

Yes you have to get the chrome off. Paint wont stick to chrome. Best way is too have them chemically etched, stripped or blasted. Also remember that chrome is heavy. Not really worth it IMHO.

Lemers · 04-10-2012, 08:31 PM

A long curb and my wife driving.

iSteve370 · 04-10-2012, 09:28 PM

I remember seeing something on one of the car shows on spike tv, it was either a light sand or scuff with sand paper or a fine steel wool. Sand blasting is probably the best way to go, but if you're gonna go that route might as well have them powder coated. That should run $400-$600 including sand blasting depending on the shop.

370guy · 04-10-2012, 09:47 PM

Sand sand and more sanding. Could get them soda blasted, don't know how much itd cost though

LakeShow · 04-10-2012, 11:27 PM

Lick it off, just don't let your neighbors see.

XwChriswX · 04-10-2012, 11:31 PM

Step 1: Sell Chrome Wheels.

Step 2: Buy Black Wheels.

It's that simple.

raymondo510 · 04-11-2012, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Step 1: Sell Chrome Wheels.

Step 2: Buy Black Wheels.

It's that simple.

Z11 · 04-11-2012, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Step 1: Sell Chrome Wheels.

Step 2: Buy Black Wheels.

It's that simple.

there in very bad condition, chrome chipping, rust. no one will buy it, unless its dirt cheap which wouldnt be worth it for me. i got quoted $1000 to strip the chrome and paint. i can sell it for a few hundred, save the 1K, add a lil more and buy new ones.. but the one i want cost over 6K. so i think ill try to chip off the chrome some how. like i said in my other thread, i rather buy real horses for 6K

iSteve370 · 04-11-2012, 05:29 PM

Just get them powder coated, it more durable than paint at a fraction of that cost.

04-10-2012, 07:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
Z11 Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 272 Drives: z Rep Power: 0	any TIPS ON REMOVING CHROME OFF RIMS ! i want strip the chrome off the ENTIRE wheel, and then paint it ALL black. im not sure as to how to strip off the chrome, and i dont know what the wheel is made of, its the stern st2. im going to take a magnet and see if its steel or metal, because its heavy as hell with the tire on it. so im pretty sure theres different ways going about removing the chrome depending on what material the rims are, steel, alumininum, metal, etc. i was thinking of buying VHT wheel primer and VHT wheel paint from metrorestyling.com to paint it entirely black. EXCEPT leave the tiny screws that you see around the inner lip either chrome or paint it red. i want the whole thing black, these pics shows the chrome that i have, not my pics btw, mine are chipping and are old n a bit of rust. these are just examples, ant the other pic has black spokes. so any tips on removing chrome off wheels and painting wheels will be appreciated, thankz STERN-ST2.jpg stern-st2 #2.jpg stern st2 black.jpg stern st2 black #2.jpg

04-10-2012, 08:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Drex Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 498 Drives: '11 370z MB 6MT SP Rep Power: 14	you can hire jenny mcarthy but seriously, if you are going to paint them anyway, do you even need to get the chrome off? (disclaimer: i don't know **** about this) __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z \| 6MT \| Magnetic Black \| Sport Package

04-10-2012, 08:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	A long curb and my wife driving. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

04-10-2012, 09:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
370guy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: knoxvile, TN Posts: 298 Drives: 370+Viper+Vette=Fast Rep Power: 14	Sand sand and more sanding. Could get them soda blasted, don't know how much itd cost though __________________ - TopSpeed - Z1 - AMS - K&N - Password:JDM - Nismo - Evo-R - Megan Racing -

04-10-2012, 11:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	Lick it off, just don't let your neighbors see. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

04-10-2012, 08:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
gofaster87 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 57 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 13	Yes you have to get the chrome off. Paint wont stick to chrome. Best way is too have them chemically etched, stripped or blasted. Also remember that chrome is heavy. Not really worth it IMHO.

04-10-2012, 09:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
iSteve370 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NC Posts: 93 Drives: 2012 PW Nismo 0505 Rep Power: 13	I remember seeing something on one of the car shows on spike tv, it was either a light sand or scuff with sand paper or a fine steel wool. Sand blasting is probably the best way to go, but if you're gonna go that route might as well have them powder coated. That should run $400-$600 including sand blasting depending on the shop.

04-10-2012, 11:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 452	Step 1: Sell Chrome Wheels. Step 2: Buy Black Wheels. It's that simple. __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

04-11-2012, 05:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
iSteve370 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NC Posts: 93 Drives: 2012 PW Nismo 0505 Rep Power: 13	Just get them powder coated, it more durable than paint at a fraction of that cost.

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