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Post by frankenjeep on Jul 14, 2015 20:53:34 GMT -4
Hey Y'all,
I know this was asked before but...
Best paint / primer combo to actually stick to chrome? (rims)
I used rattle cans with an etching primer last year, scuffed it with steel wool and wire wheel, cleaned it all with reducer
Already this year the stuff is falling off. Did my bumpers with the same stuff and RUST!
I have to do them all over again.
What are some of the good products out there?
thanks.
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Post by badwithcomputer on Jul 15, 2015 11:27:29 GMT -4
PlastiDip works great on all surfaces. I've had my chrome rims dipped for over a year now and it has held up great. All I did was clean them and spray them. www.dipit.ca/ about $13 a can when you factor in shipping. I used 6 cans to do 4 20" wheels inside and outside, if you just need to do the face, 4 will do almost any size wheel. Tip: The more coats you put on the better |
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Post by frankenjeep on Jul 15, 2015 13:16:47 GMT -4
Thanks, Brandon, I heard of that stuff but don't know much about it.
This will be helpful. Price is comparable to rattle cans too!
...and Canadian!
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Post by eastcoastcam on Jul 15, 2015 20:02:23 GMT -4
Thanks, Brandon, I heard of that stuff but don't know much about it. This will be helpful. Price is comparable to rattle cans too! ...and Canadian! $20 a can at Crappy Tire  ... If you know anyone going to the US in the next little while see if they'll grab you a few a half dozen cans, it's $6-$8 a cab |
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Post by eastcoastcam on Jul 15, 2015 20:03:59 GMT -4
Thanks, Brandon, I heard of that stuff but don't know much about it. This will be helpful. Price is comparable to rattle cans too! ...and Canadian! $20 a can at Crappy Tire ... If you know anyone going to the US in the next little while see if they'll grab you a few a half dozen cans, it's $6-$8 a cab |
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Post by frankenjeep on Jul 16, 2015 21:56:00 GMT -4
Something to think about... 4 cans, 40 bucks + 25.00 shipping... plus tax. 75.00 to order it.
(anyone going to the states?)
I just learned of a spray (rattle can) that acts as a base to go over chrome before the primer and paint. (If you're buying paint anyway, like I am...)
Forget what it's called- I'll post when I find out- going to NAPA tomorrow if my parts come in
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Post by tricountykustomz on Jul 21, 2015 12:54:21 GMT -4
just send em down to my for some powder coating lol
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Post by TomWood on Jul 21, 2015 15:42:19 GMT -4
(anyone going to the states?) Ill be in New Orleans next week, can do some shopping around and see what is there. |
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Post by truxterra on Jul 21, 2015 16:54:04 GMT -4
Powder coat! You'll chase it every year (or every other year) if you choose another method on steel.
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Post by eastcoastcam on Jul 22, 2015 19:26:00 GMT -4
Powder coat! You'll chase it every year (or every other year) if you choose another method on steel. ...and David does an AWESOME job for powdercoat for a good price  ! |
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Post by frankenjeep on Aug 1, 2015 20:27:30 GMT -4
Thanks for all the input, guys!
I would like to powder coat but the tires have to stay on for now and since I sold my truck my Jeep is a D/D so it can't be laid up.
(At least till I get something else)
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... If you know anyone going to the US in the next little while see if they'll grab you a few a half dozen cans, it's $6-$8 a cab
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