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Andysc300 · 02-10-2020, 12:45 PM

I have some chrome work wheel faces that are in moderate condition, they are semi painted and some of the chrome is peeling. I was wondering to remove the chrome if I should get them sandblasted, or if I have any other options. What would be a reasonable quote for 4 wheel faces to get sandblasted? Are harbor freight sandblasters powerful enough to remove chrome?

SupaDoopa · 02-14-2020, 07:47 AM

If you're re-plating them, most plating places will chemically strip them for you. Powdercoating facilities will do the same.

S14rebuild · 02-14-2020, 09:41 AM

U can sandblast the chrome or have them dipped to remove the chrome plating. The issue is the metal underneath. Since the chrome is pitting, the underneath metal will have imprefections. Just something to worry about if ur rechroming or polishing that area.

SupaDoopa · 02-14-2020, 02:48 PM

Chrome is thick and most of the time hides the pitting. Powdercoat does a good job of this too depending how good the applicator is. Polishing will be a fucking nightmare.

02-10-2020, 12:45 PM	#1
Andysc300 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Florida Age: 25 Posts: 1 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Refinishing Work wheels I have some chrome work wheel faces that are in moderate condition, they are semi painted and some of the chrome is peeling. I was wondering to remove the chrome if I should get them sandblasted, or if I have any other options. What would be a reasonable quote for 4 wheel faces to get sandblasted? Are harbor freight sandblasters powerful enough to remove chrome?

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02-14-2020, 07:47 AM	#2
SupaDoopa Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 隠された意図 Age: 33 Posts: 3,502 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	If you're re-plating them, most plating places will chemically strip them for you. Powdercoating facilities will do the same.

02-14-2020, 09:41 AM	#3
S14rebuild BANNED Join Date: May 2019 Location: Florida-FAIL Posts: 2,497 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	U can sandblast the chrome or have them dipped to remove the chrome plating. The issue is the metal underneath. Since the chrome is pitting, the underneath metal will have imprefections. Just something to worry about if ur rechroming or polishing that area.

02-14-2020, 02:48 PM	#4
SupaDoopa Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 隠された意図 Age: 33 Posts: 3,502 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	Chrome is thick and most of the time hides the pitting. Powdercoat does a good job of this too depending how good the applicator is. Polishing will be a fucking nightmare.