Rims.......................
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Rims.......................
I was wondering...... i want chrome rims on my car but i don't want to buy them, i was looking at spray on chrome..... i could do it myself but i was jw if you guys have any expiereince with it or whats the best brand.... Thanks
PS.. It would be on these rims...
I think they would look good chrome....
PS.. It would be on these rims...
I think they would look good chrome....
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Re: Rims.......................
There is no such thing as "spray on" chrome. Chrome is applied by electroplating, hence the name chrome plating.
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Re: Rims.......................
u probbly saw some sort of shiny silver paint, i guess if u prepted it well and did it right it would'nt look to shabby 
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Re: Rims.......................
yeah, they do finally make chrome paint that looks fabulous, but again, as in the previous post, i wouldn't use it on wheels. the stuff i have seen is for lexan r/c car bodies, and a tiny 4oz can is $20
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hey dudes checkout www.alsacorp.com really cool chrome paint.later jimmy
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Re: Rims.......................
get a price from the chrome guy, spray paint will never last even with clear.
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why don't you sand them down and polish them? it would look better than the paint and you can even get some self gratification from doing it. with alittle bit of time and elbow grease i'm sure those wheels will set off the look of the car. post pics of whatever you choose to do though
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good point. I have seen some nice polished ones before.
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The Products posted from alsa corp are gonna be your best solution to the question on how to do it.
http://www.alsacorp.com/products/mir.../mshelmet1.jpg
You know the stuff even works on fabrics.
http://www.alsacorp.com/products/mir.../DSC07685L.jpg
