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Once again, would like someone that knows more about this tell me if it is a good idea to blacken a chrome wheel. I'm looking to get that black chrome look rather that a powder coated look. Is this possible? How is it done? And, is it expensive or is difficult to find somebody that does this well?
Thanks for the help!
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07-04-2005, 08:03 PM
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We can do it in house. PM Dragon He will let You know. It is hard for Him to go through all the threads and offer help so We are just trying to get people to PM Him first and then call 501-327-MODS. it may be possible that We can do it and charge a core as We have a new set of factory rims and once You get them ship Yours 2 us. Yours need to be very nice because We would be using nice rims for You.
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07-06-2005, 12:50 PM
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do you have someone that does powdercoating that you could consult? if not, i do, but the black chrome that we would do looks darker than that.
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07-06-2005, 01:35 AM
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that doesn't look black to me. it looks like more of a darker gunmetal or a gray/bronze. perhaps a powdercoat. i'll search for more pics of that h2 and see if i can't be more exact.
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07-04-2005, 09:38 PM
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Churchill there are several process. I do not do it but, for some reason I think there is an acid We use to change the texture of rim so it will take the black chrome. This way they are left smooth and it is just a very light etching that to feel and eye is smooth. Do not take it as fact but, I have only been around the process off and on. I think Your are right though about price. Around $1000 plus core for Us so We have a nice set to do it for the next guy. If the core comes in and not almost new looking, it could cost core charge as well. We will not be unfair but, We try to make the customer understand that in an exchange situation they have to send Us as good as We send them. If local allot of times they just bring their own rims and We look them over and see if there are things wrong We cannot get out of their finish and take Pics before and after and have customer sign them recognizing the problems etc.
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07-04-2005, 02:36 AM
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On my BMW they have that.. At least thats what I think it is.. It does look cool but real chrome is better imo.
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07-18-2005, 04:29 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by W1N:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by VTSTOMPER:
Powder coating is pretty much like paint, not chrome. Unless they are adding a peal or something... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Exactly... But the question still remains: What is that the truck above has its wheels painted with? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Pretty sure it is it's own process. Wonder if you can find a tinted clear coat!
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MotorsportsAuthority aka Dragon:
powdercoating, if done correctly, will look just like the paint on your vehicle. very smooth and shiny. it's just very durable since it's baked into the material being powdercoated. it's a more popular option for those who need a very durable wheel.
pm'd u about more info on our system. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Dragon,
Can you guys take a chrome grill and make it black chrome?
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07-04-2005, 04:14 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by dochummer:
Got any pics? I've seen some other vehicles with black chrome wheels, and they look very nice. Been considering it myself... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
This is what I'm looking foor...
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by VTSTOMPER:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by W1N:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by VTSTOMPER:
Powder coating is pretty much like paint, not chrome. Unless they are adding a peal or something... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Exactly... But the question still remains: What is that the truck above has its wheels painted with? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Pretty sure it is it's own process. Wonder if you can find a tinted clear coat! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
That's what they use when tinting tailights. It's just a mixture of clear coat and black paint. |
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do you have to do whole wheel? or could you just do the center, or maybe leave the lip regular chrome and rest black???
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07-06-2005, 11:30 PM
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Dragon after Your mentioning it the black chrome We do is darker. I had not noticed it before. That maybe a powder coat then.
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07-04-2005, 10:24 AM
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black chrome is a process in it's own, done the same way as regular chrome.
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07-06-2005, 06:59 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MotorsportsAuthority aka Dragon:
that doesn't look black to me. it looks like more of a darker gunmetal or a gray/bronze. perhaps a powdercoat. i'll search for more pics of that h2 and see if i can't be more exact. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Here another, I don't know it is any better though...
and here is some more pics...
http://www.edmunds.com/news/autoshow...4/page010.html
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Sorry vehicles withblack chrome have all been sold, but as soon as we do more I will post them. I am pretty sure wheels were sandblasted first, but I am not sure. I think my parts dept. charges the sales dept. $995 per set for the black chroming
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by VTSTOMPER:
Powder coating is pretty much like paint, not chrome. Unless they are adding a peal or something... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Exactly... But the question still remains: What is that the truck above has its wheels painted with?
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Think it would work? Probably would not hold up too well.
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keep us posted.
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powdercoating, if done correctly, will look just like the paint on your vehicle. very smooth and shiny. it's just very durable since it's baked into the material being powdercoated. it's a more popular option for those who need a very durable wheel.
pm'd u about more info on our system.
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07-04-2005, 08:07 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by RLTAZH2:
We can do it in house. I think We just got the process in. PM Dragon He will let You know. It is hard for Him to go through all the threads and offer help so We are just trying to get people to PM Him first and then call
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Just to clarify, It can be done on a already chromed (or polished) wheel in quality manner?
Thanks!!!
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