How to paint chrome rims??

[turbojhybrid]

I just recently bought some centerline telstars and I wanted to paint them black. I have painted plenty of other sets of rims and never had a problem before. None of them were chrome though. When I tried to paint one of them it didn't come out as expected. What is the proper way to paint chrome rims? I am assuming that I will have to remove the chrome. What wiill do that? Thanks in advance!
Jeff

 

[Topjimmy]

Correct me if I'm wrong but don't all Centerline Telstars come in aluminum? Perhaps your set was custom chromed.
In any event, a solution of hydrochloric acid and water will strip chrome. Be aware this is a very dangerous mixture and all safety precautions must be adhered to. I would not recommend stripping chrome at home.

HTH - Jimmy

 

[turbojhybrid]

Correct me if I'm wrong but don't all Centerline Telstars come in aluminum? Perhaps your set was custom chromed.
In any event, a solution of hydrochloric acid and water will strip chrome. Be aware this is a very dangerous mixture and all safety precautions must be adhered to. I would not recommend stripping chrome at home.

HTH - Jimmy

I dont think they were custom chrome the finish was in bad shape and I thouhgt it would look better black. So i guess my next question would be anyone know why the paint would not be sticking?

 

[toofastforyou]

The only way that I can think of to do this properly is to have them powdercoated black. It is far moire resistant to peeling and chipping too...

Claude

 

[49-blues]

Sandblast and powdercoat worked for me.

 

[notacarlo]

Paint won't stick because of the non-porous characteristic of chrome plating. If you scuffed them up with a medium grit, the paint may stick better.

I agree with a sand blast then powdercoat.

 

[Junior Samples]

Paint won't stick because of the non-porous characteristic of chrome plating. If you scuffed them up with a medium grit, the paint may stick better.

I agree with a sand blast then powdercoat.

Hear hear, And paint never sticks to bad prep.

 

[noahzark]

post pics of your black rims when you have them done ...or anyone else that has them as well...thanks ..noah.