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08-24-2010, 09:45 AM
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Strip and Refinish Chrome turbo twists
So i just got this set of Turbo Twists really cheap and the only problem is that they are chrome. They have some curb rash anyway so I wanted to refinish them in like a Gunmetal powdercoat. What is the best way to strip off the chrome which is not peeling at this point....
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08-24-2010, 10:01 AM
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I don't know much about DIY chrome removal, but if you decide to have it done professionally, call American Stripping Company in Manassas. Several here have used them, including me. I got a set of wheels for free which had been painted several times and previous owners had unsuccessfully tried to remove the paint, leaving them pretty awful looking (even for a 944). I think I paid around $60 per wheel to have them taken back to bare metal, which was worth it to me. Very helpful staff, and less than 24 hour turn around.
They do powdercoating as well, but I did not have that done to my wheels, so I can't say much about it. http://www.ascoweb.com/
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08-24-2010, 11:15 AM
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From what I understand chrome is a real PITA to remove. I'd go the pro route.
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08-24-2010, 11:36 AM
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2002 C2 Cab 1982 911 SC Targa 1978 911 SC Targa 1976 911 S Targa Formerly: 1964 scca C coupe 1965 C coupe 1968 912 Targa 1970 914/4 1985.5 944 (glutton for punishment) Now a Potomac Member (sorry guys) Also: Bugeyes, Vanagons, Fiat Spyder, Ducati 916, BMW R65RT, '78 xs11, cB750k0, ct90k0, ca110 ..... Nature knows no indecencies; man invents them. Mark Twain ...then there was this mind reader who moved to Washington DC and couldn't find work.
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08-24-2010, 01:18 PM
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Search this board for some of the horror stories about trying to remove chrome...
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08-24-2010, 03:37 PM
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YEah that is the problem, i have heard way too many horror stories about "Free" wheels ending up costing more than a brand new set would be....I'm gonna call the american stripping company....I wonder if they have "entertainment" there while I wait....
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Mark 1992 Red C2 1985.5 944 (sold to Dimi) 1986 911 cabrio (slammed into tree)
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08-24-2010, 04:01 PM
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