rims chipping?

Bouch · 01-31-2008, 08:22 PM

I just bought a set of BOSS 308 rims 20" from a guy tonight 400 bucks for all 4 they are in great shape but in a couple little ares io noticed a bit of bubbling/cracking nothing huge especially for that price i was woundering if anyone has tried any kind of trick to prevent it from continuing cause i know you can not fix a small area on a rim without re-chroming the whole wheel i was thinking just maybe a clear coat in those areas like a nail polish clear coat what do you guys think i'll send pics when i get them shined up

MagWag · 01-31-2008, 08:57 PM

I dont know, but when ya find out I hope I look on here and see the solution!

STLTH WGN · 01-31-2008, 09:47 PM

maybe get them powder coated?? but then again that may change the finish that you already have sorry that may of not helped

Bigal470 · 01-31-2008, 11:04 PM

nothing you can do to stop chipping or bubbling paint its usually from bad prep

O.A. for life · 02-01-2008, 10:10 AM

post a pic of the worst one.

magnum05 · 02-01-2008, 10:21 AM

I always thought is was from the finish on the wheel get damaged and water, dirt and salt getting under it. So over time the bond between the chrome and the wheel comes loose and it flakes off. I don't of any way to stop it or fix the damaged spots. Sorry I couldn't be more help

MagWag · 02-01-2008, 10:35 AM

it doesnt get under it if its done right to start w/...

01-31-2008, 08:22 PM	#1
Bouch Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 58 iTrader: (0)	rims chipping? I just bought a set of BOSS 308 rims 20" from a guy tonight 400 bucks for all 4 they are in great shape but in a couple little ares io noticed a bit of bubbling/cracking nothing huge especially for that price i was woundering if anyone has tried any kind of trick to prevent it from continuing cause i know you can not fix a small area on a rim without re-chroming the whole wheel i was thinking just maybe a clear coat in those areas like a nail polish clear coat what do you guys think i'll send pics when i get them shined up
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01-31-2008, 08:57 PM	#2
MagWag Evaluating... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lots of hotels...(Adress in Monett, MO) Posts: 7,421 iTrader: (0)	I dont know, but when ya find out I hope I look on here and see the solution!
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01-31-2008, 09:47 PM	#3
STLTH WGN I lurk at night! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fullerton, Ca Posts: 1,270 iTrader: (0)	maybe get them powder coated?? but then again that may change the finish that you already have sorry that may of not helped
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01-31-2008, 11:04 PM	#4
Bigal470 One wicked azz car! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 4,551 iTrader: (0)	nothing you can do to stop chipping or bubbling paint its usually from bad prep
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02-01-2008, 10:35 AM	#7
MagWag Evaluating... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lots of hotels...(Adress in Monett, MO) Posts: 7,421 iTrader: (0)	it doesnt get under it if its done right to start w/...
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02-01-2008, 10:10 AM	#5
O.A. for life Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St George, ut Posts: 71 iTrader: (0)	post a pic of the worst one.

02-01-2008, 10:21 AM	#6
magnum05 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Baltimore Md Posts: 760 iTrader: (0)	I always thought is was from the finish on the wheel get damaged and water, dirt and salt getting under it. So over time the bond between the chrome and the wheel comes loose and it flakes off. I don't of any way to stop it or fix the damaged spots. Sorry I couldn't be more help

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