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Sep 10, 2009 | 04:50 PM

Layson

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Powdercoating Chrome Wheels

The chrome hasn't held up too good and is slightly pealing away on the inside of the wheels. I plan on sandblasting and powder coating them... just the insides....

Does the chrome need to be removed in order to powder coat them correctly? Or is a light coat needed of blasting?

Will baking the wheels in 400+ degree temps jeopardize the strength of the wheels?

thanks!

Sep 10, 2009 | 05:38 PM

joegebff

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These are some dang good questions.

I haven't an answer.

However, I do have a bump to give.

Sep 10, 2009 | 05:47 PM

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you need to remove the chrome for when you bake it. it wont hold up.

Sep 10, 2009 | 05:51 PM

Layson

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How will the chrome on the outside of the rims hold up? I am just planning on powdercoating the insides... Since they are 22's it is real easy to see all the pitting on the inside...

Sep 10, 2009 | 05:55 PM

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could bubble from the heat. depends on how it was applied to the wheel. and since its pealing on the inside it sounds like it was cheaply done.

Sep 10, 2009 | 06:22 PM

Layson

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You really think it could bubble up the chrome?? that would really suck!! The outside of the rims is holding up real well, just the insides are in bad shape...

Sep 12, 2009 | 02:09 PM

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Bulldog, You gonna need to get the chrome off if you want the powdercoat to bond to the metal. Chrome is too hard and not profiled enough to attain a good bonding surface- that's what the benefit of powdercoating is- the bond and hardness. It may stick initially,but, it won't take lond for it to start flaking without the proper surface profile.