Chroming wheels at Chrome Pros?
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Chroming wheels at Chrome Pros?
Sent my 09 rims to get chromed by Chrome Pros, called them yesterday and asked if they clear coat them when done chromong, they said no. I know on my HD chrome profile wheels there was a layer of clear coat on the rims, should I get the 09 stockers clear coated before I put them on or just go with the bare chrome? My buddy's Fatboy rims look great from Chrome Pros so I dont know if it would be necessary. Appreciate your input here.
Last edited by masterblaster; Oct 7, 2008 at 11:43 AM.
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Clearcoat over Chrome.
If I were a chrome company I wouldnt either.
There is a product YOU can apply however:
http://www.por15.com/Data%20Sheets/g...directions.pdf
If applied per instructions it works great on uncoated wheels.
The best company I have ever used when building a hot rod was California Chrome.
I have a set of two peice American Salt Flats sent to them for chroming. They have the only jig out there to prevent Brown spots in the wheels where two peices come together.
They do Clear coat on Chrome:
http://www.calchrome.com/service_smokemetal.php
If I were a chrome company I wouldnt either.
There is a product YOU can apply however:
http://www.por15.com/Data%20Sheets/g...directions.pdf
If applied per instructions it works great on uncoated wheels.
The best company I have ever used when building a hot rod was California Chrome.
I have a set of two peice American Salt Flats sent to them for chroming. They have the only jig out there to prevent Brown spots in the wheels where two peices come together.
They do Clear coat on Chrome:
http://www.calchrome.com/service_smokemetal.php
Last edited by rocknrod; Oct 7, 2008 at 11:51 AM.
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I have billet wheels on my truck and they are ceramic clear coated only because it's my daily driver and I hate polishing wheels. As for chrome, I would say no to the clear. I really don't see the need.
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Chrome Pros did my wheels 3 years ago, still perfect. DO NOT PUT CLEAR COAT on the chrome. It will just chip, peal, and be a constant pain in the rear. Every time even the smallest rock hits it, it will break the seal, and then it will start to deteriorate as the elements get to the inside. These are very easy to maintain once chromed. Basically wash, and blow dry. End of story. I've been there and done that with clear coat on my Low-Rider with some Rev Tech alum wheels I had chromed. Wish I'd never put the clear coat on them. Hope this saves you some head aches. Please don't test it, you'll regret it. And by all means, many of us are looking forward to seeing those 09 wheels chromed. Please post the pictures when complete. Thanks and I hope this helps.
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Thanks for the input guyd, this is probably why they dont put the CC on in the first place, will post pics as soon as I get them back. should be 2 - 3 weeks.
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clear coat on chrome
typically clear coats are put over raw polished aluminum. They can either be a ceramic clear or a clear powder coat. I'm not sure what you are looking for, but chrome is pretty durable as long as you take care of it. the reason you hear of people clear coating polished rims is that it preserves the shine and cuts down on your upkeep of polished aluminum. This is not as big of a deal with chrome. good luck!
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clear coat?
I bought a set of Chrome Pros wheels for my FatBoy offa E-bay. Almost 2 yrs ago and they still look brand new. I don't think they're clear coated.
"Highly recommended E-bay seller A +++. Would do business with again"
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