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bawazir
12-15-2009, 03:14 AM
One of my rims the chrome is coming out :shake:.
can i get it rechromed from someone, any one know's any info
can the MM wheel get re-chromed?
Bradley G
12-15-2009, 03:27 AM
Wheels america for refinishing polished alum/
Bluerauder
12-15-2009, 05:05 AM
One of my rims the chrome is coming out :shake:.

MM wheels aren't chromed. They are polished aluminum.
fastblackmerc
12-15-2009, 06:03 AM
MM wheels aren't chromed. They are polished aluminum.

They are polished anodized aluminum.
FordNut
12-15-2009, 06:19 AM
They are polished anodized aluminum.

I don't think so.

Polish, then clearcoat.
Marauderjack
12-15-2009, 07:20 AM
I don't think so.

Polish, then clearcoat.


^^^ Correct!! ^^^:beer:
Stranger in the Black Sedan
12-16-2009, 03:44 PM
LOL @ anodized. Polished, shot peened, balanced, blue printed, acid dipped, chamfered, deburred, aluminium.
Crown Vicman
12-16-2009, 03:50 PM
They are anodized, polished, shot peened, balanced, blue printed, acid dipped, chamfered, deburred, and magnafluxed aluminum. I have a feeling im the weakest link though. lol
FordNut
12-16-2009, 05:02 PM
I didn't think you could magnaflux aluminum. Always thought it only worked on ferrous metals.
ImpalaSlayer
12-16-2009, 05:26 PM
I didn't think you could magnaflux aluminum. Always thought it only worked on ferrous metals.


doesn't that just check for cracks? :confused:
FordNut
12-16-2009, 05:47 PM
Yes, but I believe it uses magnetism to show the cracks.
breeze
12-18-2009, 08:15 PM
im getting mine chromed but come 49degrees, they come off n steelies with raised white letters time.lol
ImpalaSlayer
12-18-2009, 08:20 PM
Yes, but I believe it uses magnetism to show the cracks.


ahh, i see.
Bradley G
12-20-2009, 05:43 AM
The chrome will not hold up as well as nickle
im getting mine chromed but come 49degrees, they come off n steelies with raised white letters time.lol
b1vjgb3
12-22-2009, 08:55 AM
I had all four of my wheels redone by Keystone Automotive. They look better now than when they were new. It cost $600.
SC Cheesehead
12-22-2009, 09:09 AM
I didn't think you could magnaflux aluminum. Always thought it only worked on ferrous metals.


doesn't that just check for cracks? :confused:


Yes, but I believe it uses magnetism to show the cracks.

Fordnut is correct. Did this as an NDT procedure on castings in the foundry industry in my former life.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnaflux
fastblackmerc
12-22-2009, 10:09 AM
^^^ Correct!! ^^^:beer:

I stand corrected. Thanks!
fastblackmerc
12-22-2009, 10:10 AM
Now Walmart does chrome plating :eek:
Joe Walsh
12-22-2009, 10:15 AM
Now Walmart does chrome plating :eek:

Yep...It comes in a spray can and has a chrome cap!
It should take less then 1 can to re-chrome your rim.

:P
justbob
12-22-2009, 10:22 AM
You guys are mean! Atleast give him the upc code!
Joe Walsh
12-22-2009, 10:29 AM
Don't go to the WalMart in DOOM's neighborhood, because I am sure that they are SOLD OUT of spray chrome....:P
SC Cheesehead
12-22-2009, 11:08 AM
Yep...It comes in a spray can and has a chrome cap!
It should take less then 1 can to re-chrome your rim.

:P

If I want it really shiny should I use two cans? :dunno: