I would like to know how to crome plate the wheels. Instructions would be appreciated. --- d_rex_2002 <rich@xxxx> wrote: > Jamie and List, > > Polished wheels look great, when done correctly and > if you wheels > have very few scratches or gouges that would need > repair or refinsh. > The one main issue with polished wheels is that they > are subject to > oxidation and can be difficult to clean brake dust > off once oxidized. > So, at this point you have two options to keep the > clean; wash and > polish them often or get the polished wheels clear > coated. Since the > polished wheels will oxidize on the inside of the > rim, under the tire > it would be wise to clear coat any polished wheels. > As with powder > coating, make sure to "pre-bake" the bare wheels to > remove impurities > befor polishing and clear coating. Some powder > coating places will > also recommend clear coating over the powder coat, > for easy cleaning. > > Another option I have seen is chroming the wheels. > While the prep > work is about the same as powder coating and the > result may be a bit > too shiney for some tastes, the chromed wheels > really clean up fast > with brake dust coming off with just a spray of the > garden hose. > > All depends on what look you are going for. If you > are going to redo > the wheels, spend the time and money to do it right > the first time. > > Later, > Rich W. > > > --- In dmcnews@xxxx, Jamie Hamlin <jhamlin@xxxx> > wrote: > > Thanks Rich, > > > > I'm going look in to powder coating now > > have you ever had any D wheels polished? > > > > Jamie > > > > d_rex_2002 wrote: > > > > > Jamie, > > > > > > I would highly recommend powder coating over > painting OEM Delorean > > > wheels, as Steve mentioned. It is also > important to note that the > > > wheels should be completely stripped, then > "pre-baked" to insure > > > the impurities have been removed from all the > bare and oxidized > areas > > > of the wheels. When powder coating, make sure > the entire wheel is > > > coated, leaving no bare areas for moisture to > get under the > coating. > > > > > snip < > > > > To address comments privately to the moderating > team, please address: > moderators@xxxx > > To search the archives or view files, log in at > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New DSL Internet Access from SBC & Yahoo! http://sbc.yahoo.com