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bb4_96 · 08-10-2010, 07:36 AM

I have a set of 300zx wheels I've become very fond of. They were originally chrome plated and in great shape but after many seasons of midwest weather the chrome has started flaking. I plan to strip the chrome and polish the aluminum like i do on motorcycle wheels. But i have never stripped chrome plating before. Any ideas?

silviaguy240 · 08-10-2010, 10:40 AM

its really tough. you can spend a shit ton of hours grinding away at it or you can pay a chromer $50+ an hour to try and do it

5t341tH · 08-10-2010, 11:56 PM

it uses toxic chemicals to strip chrome. pay a professional to do it

xdumbxguyx · 08-11-2010, 12:44 AM

has to be acid dipped
or abrasive sand blasting

bb4_96 · 08-12-2010, 07:49 AM

sweet. call the platers then?

silviaguy240 · 08-12-2010, 02:52 PM

yep, BUT the price you're gonna spend to strip the chrome, you can buy another set of z32 wheels that arent chrome.

Arro · 08-14-2010, 03:00 AM

+1 on buying another set. Ebay and Craigslist are your best friends

chiboy002 · 08-14-2010, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silviaguy240

yep, BUT the price you're gonna spend to strip the chrome, you can buy another set of z32 wheels that arent chrome.

i need to get these bolts for my rims chromed, or polished. i asked a jeweler and it came pretty close to the same price as buying new ones (roughly 300$).

F THAT

ripnbst · 08-14-2010, 05:19 PM

Call your mother, I swear I've heard more than one person say she can suck the chrome off a wheel.

ZING!

Sorry, I'm an opportunistic hunter.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiboy002

i need to get these bolts for my rims chromed, or polished. i asked a jeweler and it came pretty close to the same price as buying new ones (roughly 300$).

F THAT

Yeah because you asked a MF'in jeweler.

soreballz · 08-15-2010, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiboy002

i need to get these bolts for my rims chromed, or polished. i asked a jeweler and it came pretty close to the same price as buying new ones (roughly 300$).

F THAT

Never chrome a bolt that is needed to keep something important from falling apart. Chrome weakens the metal it bonds to... Bad idea for wheel bolts.

TurboSE · 08-16-2010, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ripnbst

Call your mother, I swear I've heard more than one person say she can suck the chrome off a wheel.

ZING!

Sorry, I'm an opportunistic hunter.

Wow, that sir....reserved you a permanent parking space on the next level.

chiboy002 · 08-23-2010, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ripnbst

Yeah because you asked a MF'in jeweler.

indeed, but arent all jewelers like that??? jk lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by soreballz

Never chrome a bolt that is needed to keep something important from falling apart. Chrome weakens the metal it bonds to... Bad idea for wheel bolts.

it wasnt, 2 piece welded wheel. the bolts are just stupid shit made to make me waste more money and make the wheel look SLIGHTLY better

TurboSE · 08-23-2010, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soreballz

Never chrome a bolt that is needed to keep something important from falling apart. Chrome weakens the metal it bonds to... Bad idea for wheel bolts.

+1 for daily knowledge, I actually assumed it made it stronger by adding material...good stuff.

08-10-2010, 07:36 AM	#1
bb4_96 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Under my car Posts: 785 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Stripping chrome from wheels I have a set of 300zx wheels I've become very fond of. They were originally chrome plated and in great shape but after many seasons of midwest weather the chrome has started flaking. I plan to strip the chrome and polish the aluminum like i do on motorcycle wheels. But i have never stripped chrome plating before. Any ideas?

08-10-2010, 10:40 AM	#2
silviaguy240 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Delaware Age: 36 Posts: 3,719 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	its really tough. you can spend a shit ton of hours grinding away at it or you can pay a chromer $50+ an hour to try and do it __________________

08-10-2010, 11:56 PM	#3
5t341tH Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: socal (Huntington Beach) Age: 36 Posts: 2,787 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	it uses toxic chemicals to strip chrome. pay a professional to do it __________________ lexus baby

08-11-2010, 12:44 AM	#4
xdumbxguyx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 626 Posts: 1,189 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	has to be acid dipped or abrasive sand blasting __________________ infinitwheels.com pitgarage.net

08-12-2010, 02:52 PM	#6
silviaguy240 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Delaware Age: 36 Posts: 3,719 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	yep, BUT the price you're gonna spend to strip the chrome, you can buy another set of z32 wheels that arent chrome. __________________

08-12-2010, 07:49 AM	#5
bb4_96 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Under my car Posts: 785 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	sweet. call the platers then?

08-14-2010, 03:00 AM	#7
Arro Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Inland Empire (909), SoCal Posts: 26 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	+1 on buying another set. Ebay and Craigslist are your best friends __________________ Club-S12 Admin 85 Nissan 200SX (KA24DE), 85 Nissan Silvia RS-X (FJ20)

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