New Rims Need Fixin'

**Counted Out** · 01-07-2009, 09:09 PM

So my new rims (to me, bought used) came in, and 3 of the 4 center caps had the chrome flaking off. So I went and bought some "chrome" spray paint. From a distance it actually does somewhat match the rest of the rim, but from up close you can clearly see the difference. I also tried painting one of them a gloss black - now I don't know which one I like more.

Before:

"Chrome" Spray Paint:

Gloss Black Spray Paint:

**MeanGreen94Z** · 01-07-2009, 09:15 PM

personally the chrome paint looks 10x better lol

**Counted Out** · 01-07-2009, 09:27 PM

Would spraying a clear coat over the "chrome" add shine, or take away from the shine? I know with most colors it adds shine, but I've been told with metallic colors it can take away from it.

**KissMyWhtSS** · 01-07-2009, 09:27 PM

I'd get them professionally redone.

**BLOWNDFIZ** · 01-07-2009, 09:31 PM

Originally Posted by KissMyWhtSS

I'd get them professionally redone.

Definitely, you will never be happy with the painted centers, they will ALWAYS bother you.

**Counted Out** · 01-07-2009, 09:34 PM

How much do you think that would cost to have them re-chromed?

I've seen the chrome powder come out looking really nice, and I mite be able to get that done at a discount. Anyone have opinions on that?

**KissMyWhtSS** · 01-07-2009, 09:36 PM

Originally Posted by Counted Out

How much do you think that would cost to have them re-chromed?

I've seen the chrome powder come out looking really nice, and I mite be able to get that done at a discount. Anyone have opinions on that?

Talk to a wheel finishing company in your area, look for them on yahoo or in the phone book.

**crows93z** · 01-11-2009, 10:57 PM

if you don't have the money to get them professionally repaired, i would just take the chrome peeling down to bare metal and just polish the center caps real well. it won't look too bad that way.