Chrome rims road rash

[MAXMAX]

Hello everyone!
I am fixing road rash on a chrome rim
I just used metal filler waiting to cure.
I will sand and shape, will use a primer then spray with chrome paint. Should I apply a clear after then polish?
Thanks Nick

 

[MAXMAX]

Work in progress, it was bad road rash!
Thanks Nick

 

[Dsholes78]

Work in progress, it was bad road rash!
Thanks Nick

How did it look before the metal filler??

 

[MAXMAX]

Lots of heavy deep scratches and rust was forming, I have let the filler cure, I sanded down the area with 340 grit sandpaper and a dremel flat wheel same grit .
I will probably use a higher grit sandpaper then two light coats of color?
Then let it cure overnight

 

[MAXMAX]

I know it won't be perfect unless I send it to get re chromed.

 

[Dsholes78]

I know it won't be perfect unless I send it to get re chromed.

Get it as flat as possible, I’ve just seen horror stories about the “name brand” chrome paint simply looking grey etc, Chrome obviously can’t be duplicated with paint but maybe it’ll get the job done for what it is…

 

[MAXMAX]

That's the olan thanks

 

[MAXMAX]

Yes I know about paints . I build and restore
Wood model ships. In the evening.'
Thanks for the tip making sure it's flat.
I don't if I will put a primer on?
What grit sandpaper you suggest before painting?

 

[Dsholes78]

Yes I know about paints . I build and restore
Wood model ships. In the evening.'
Thanks for the tip making sure it's flat.
I don't if I will put a primer on?
What grit sandpaper you suggest before painting?

I would go 320 - 400. A good primer always helps and a decent clear coat to top it off. It’ll look better than what you started with as long as it’s flat.

 

[MAXMAX]

Thank you ! I am sure re-chroming would be a fortune!

 

[Dsholes78]

Thank you ! I am sure re-chroming would be a fortune!

You’re better off buying a wheel

 

[MAXMAX]

Didn't think of that will look into that when I put new tires on

 

[MAXMAX]

Omg very expensive!!!

 

[Mike Phillips]

I would go with a replacement option.

Mike

 

[MAXMAX]

Thank you !
Need a good source though I will search Goggle.

 

[MAXMAX]

I eneded ordering a new wheel. there was alot of rust on the orginal wheel.
A small fortune!. Thank you for everyones help!

 

[Dsholes78]

I eneded ordering a new wheel. there was alot of rust on the orginal wheel.
A small fortune!. Thank you for everyones help!

You made the right choice

 

[MAXMAX]

Thanks! I am looking into getting rim protectors, many of them out there!

 

[Mike Phillips]

A small fortune!. Thank you for everyones help!

Crazy what an individual new wheel costs nowadays.