Re: [DML] Re: D Wheels (paint, powder coat, polished or chromed?)

[PEDRO MALDONADO <im2witty@xxxx>]

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 <
> 
> 
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