Chrome rims flaking

[SuperHO]

This is causing a problem, because it keeps breaking the bead on the rim. What can I do about this without spending an unholy amount on a set of rims I can't afford right now?

The wife wants me to peel all the plating off and paint the rims....how hard is this?

 

[Mr Anonymous]

The intact chrome, nickel and copper have to be electrochemically removed in order for the wheel to be blasted and prepped for painting. You're probably looking at over $200/wheel to do just that.

Best bet is to find a used wheel from another forum member, on SHO Club, or at your local junkyard. Probably no more than $50-$75/ea

 

[SuperHO]

Eh, in that case, we'll just go aftermarket.

 

[bartonkeyes]

Eh, in that case, we'll just go aftermarket.

I would look at the Borbet or Moda selections at tire rack dot com.

Great for the V8 SHO.

Barton

 

[SuperHO]

The wife has ideas in her head....she wants black spokes....preferably something expensive and shiny.....