richwill
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| posted on 1/6/11 at 07:27 AM |
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Refurbing chrome alloys
I have just got hold of a set of chrome alloys for my van. They have some minor kerb damage which i will sort but the wheels are generally in good
condition.
The clear laquer has bubbled on most of the wheels and i would like to remove and repaint this. How do i remove the laquer without scratching the
chrome.?
Is there an acid i should use or will paint stripper do the job?
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indykid
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| posted on 1/6/11 at 08:29 AM |
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Are they actually chromed, or are they polished and lacquered?
I'm not au fait with chrome wheels, but I wouldn't have thought they'd be lacquered
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richwill
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| posted on 1/6/11 at 09:46 AM |
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They are mazda rx8 wheels and do look like they have been chromed. I have just looked at them a bit more and it appears that the chrome is lifting off
with the laquer.
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lucy
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| posted on 2/6/11 at 07:29 PM |
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You may find that it's a special paint finish with a lacquer. I fear that a simple repair will be impossible.
The best answer is to live with it or bite the bullet and take them to your local shotblaster/powder coater and choose the finish that you prefer.
Should not be very expensive.
I am told that car alloys may not be designed to take the load of a fully laden van.
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