GT Med

hi!

i got 18" chrome lorinser d93 s and plan to paint it silver. anyone know how to prep chrome plated rims?

thanks.

gtmed

BrabusBenz300E

I think your best bet is powdercoating it. That's what I was told at least

ZorroAMG

For rims, because they get exposed to a lot of abuse with road grime, rain, mud, etc, not to mention high pressure water when washed, I would have a body shop at least PREP them. De-chome them properly, prime and paint.

myfirstbenz

De-chrome and powdercoat. Powdercoating is cheaper and much more durable than any paint system. Road grime, and more importantly brakedust will etch into paint overtime, but powdercoat is much more resistant to these environmental hazards. I had my wheels powdercoated (base coat, clear coat) last year and I am very impressed at how well they have held up. The shop that did if for me sandblasted the wheels for prep and then coated them all for $400.

berti_00

how would you de-crome?

White_Knuckles

I think it's an acid bath deal not a home procedure. Check for bumper shops still around that do chrome plating.