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Title: Rim: rechrome or buy new? Post by wombat on 01/09/12 at 13:06:36 My front rim is looking rough. My local chrome plater will charge me about the same as buying a new one from Ron Ayers. Is there an alternative, or a plating shop that isn't so expensive? |
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Title: Re: Rim: rechrome or buy new? Post by splash07 on 01/09/12 at 13:25:18 painting it would be cheap. |
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Title: Re: Rim: rechrome or buy new? Post by Drifter on 01/09/12 at 13:32:26 Always a few nice and cheap rims on ebay! |
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Title: Re: Rim: rechrome or buy new? Post by verslagen1 on 01/09/12 at 13:33:06 Paint over chrome is very subject to damage. Powder coat is more recommended. |
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Title: Re: Rim: rechrome or buy new? Post by MotoBuddha on 01/09/12 at 19:17:54 302334352A2721232877460 wrote:
A good powder coater will sandblast the rim before coating. A good painter will also blast, or add adhesion promoter to the undercoat. I assume you're talking about disassembling the rim/spokes/hub and then re-lacing, truing, remounting the tire and tube, and balancing -- or having a pro do it. If the latter, then figure that into your costs. |
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Title: Re: Rim: rechrome or buy new? Post by PerrydaSavage on 01/12/12 at 03:05:37 Nahhhh hell, rough up the chrome with some sandpaper put some drinking straws on the spokes, break out the rattlecans of primer and your fave color paint and have at 'er! |
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Title: Re: Rim: rechrome or buy new? Post by built2last66 on 01/12/12 at 05:35:28 Out of curiosity, how much is it to chrome the fender from your local guy? |
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Title: Re: Rim: rechrome or buy new? Post by arteacher on 01/12/12 at 15:24:36 6F786461793F616C7E793B3B0D0 wrote:
Why don't you ask your local guy? |
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Title: Re: Rim: rechrome or buy new? Post by wombat on 01/13/12 at 07:28:51 I was quoted $230. But he buffs out any imperfection and gives you a finish that is absolutely perfect. There's an online company Chromegods that said they'll do it for about $125. But There's shipping costs and dealing with an unknown company. 26312D283076282537307272440 wrote:
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Title: Re: Rim: rechrome or buy new? Post by wombat on 01/13/12 at 07:30:19 Ooops just noticed you asked about chroming a fender. This thread is about chroming a rim. So ignore my prices. 5E495550480E505D4F480A0A3C0 wrote:
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Title: Re: Rim: rechrome or buy new? Post by built2last66 on 01/13/12 at 08:53:05 6B73717E7D681C0 wrote:
[/quote] I typed fender by accident.. I meant rim... but still, I'd buy a new one myself and get that one powder coated or sell it to someone looking to powder coat it... |
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Title: Re: Rim: rechrome or buy new? Post by feelinjunky on 01/13/12 at 19:46:17 ^ +1 |
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Title: Re: Rim: rechrome or buy new? Post by Savage_Amusement on 01/19/12 at 19:58:08 I have my rims powder coated. It was $50 a rim, sand blasted first and everything. They came out very nice. |
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