Chromed rims

[550Maranello]

Can wheels like these be sandblasted to remove the chrome?

 

[Klink]

Can wheels like these be sandblasted to remove the chrome?

Those are 18 inch wheels from a 216 CL or 221 S-class. Actually it's my favorite Non-AMG wheel on a 221, but I'm weird like that. Of course they were not chrome from the factory. Judging from the side marker, that's not what they are mounted on.

Now that I said that and not answered your question, I have heard that it can be done, but I have my suspicions perhaps not. I have also heard that if someone does not like chrome, it can be blasted into kind of a matte finish that chrome haters may actually like.

 

[550Maranello]

Hey Klink, I am not a chrome hater, I like it in the right place, in faucets for example.

 

[sheward]

The best and cheapest way to remove chrome is by stripping. Most chroming shops should also be able to remove it. I used a shop locally and I think they charged $300 for 4. Another shop told me they would do all for $100. Problem is there might not be a shop in everyone's area.

drew

 

[Klink]

Hey Klink, I am not a chrome hater, I like it in the right place, in faucets for example.

I like it on doorknobs too!

 

[2phast]

The best and cheapest way to remove chrome is by stripping. Most chroming shops should also be able to remove it. I used a shop locally and I think they charged $300 for 4. Another shop told me they would do all for $100. Problem is there might not be a shop in everyone's area.

drew

Yes, the EPA in some states is more strict, so its becoming more difficult to find chromers that can do work for you. You have to remove the chrome and under that is nickle plating. I would never just "scuff" up chrome for painting, as chrome is notorious for peeling and/or pitting. Its best to have the plating removed down to the aluminum.

 

[Klink]

Yes, the EPA in some states is more strict, so its becoming more difficult to find chromers that can do work for you.

Indeed. Radiator shops are getting very thin on the ground for the same reasons.

 

[gerryvz]

I like it on doorknobs too!

Do you think your avatar girl would service a trailer hitch?

 

[Stevester 500E]

Yes, but probably at dealer prices

 

[Klink]

Do you think your avatar girl would service a trailer hitch?

Does the pope have a really big hat?

 

[Klink]

Yes, but probably at dealer prices

Yes, but at least you'd get a complimentary loaner girl to drive while you waited...