Wheels & Tires - New Rims Need Fixed - Need Opinions




Counted Out
01-07-2009, 08:07 PM
So my new (to me, bought used) rims 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:
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr266/JemEnglert/DSC00285.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr266/JemEnglert/DSC00286.jpg

"Chrome" Spray Paint:
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr266/JemEnglert/DSC00298.jpg

Gloss Black Spray Paint:
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr266/JemEnglert/DSC00299.jpg


sstg
01-07-2009, 08:19 PM
So these are new? Or new to you?

Counted Out
01-07-2009, 08:23 PM
So these are new? Or new to you?
New to me, sorry, should have said that before.


my bandit
01-07-2009, 08:28 PM
try polishing them and see where that takes you

Counted Out
01-07-2009, 08:31 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.

Counted Out
01-07-2009, 08:32 PM
try polishing them and see where that takes you
Polishing the "chrome" ones? Once you sand them down they are a copper color - not exactly good for polishing to match chrome.

sstg
01-07-2009, 08:58 PM
You can't sand chrome.Just buy new centers.Nice wheels btw.

Counted Out
01-07-2009, 09:02 PM
You can't sand chrome.Just buy new centers.Nice wheels btw.
I went to Cragars website and couldn't even find the wheel listed on the site - I have no clue to where to buy new center caps.

sstg
01-07-2009, 09:06 PM
Then get them re-dipped.

WYATT318MOPAR
01-07-2009, 09:10 PM
Do the center caps snap in, push through the back or what? There are tons of center caps in all brands and imaginable variations on ebay.

Counted Out
01-07-2009, 09:17 PM
Do the center caps snap in, push through the back or what? There are tons of center caps in all brands and imaginable variations on ebay.
They are the push throughs. All the center caps on ebay for Cragars are VERY odd looking, they are the bullet style but are alot taller.

WYATT318MOPAR
01-07-2009, 09:27 PM
I don't think the chrome paint looks that bad, anthracite or a dark metallic grey would probably break it up pretty good to.