Rechrome of Cragar SS wheels

[turbo69bird]

Originally Posted by Lynn

As far as cleaning, WD40 works great. I use a scotch pad that will then be discarded.

Thanks Lynn I used WD40 for years on them . My daughter jokes that I’m like the guy w windex in that Greek wedding movie that sprays it in everything. Lol I live w wd40 in my hand 😂

[Lynn]

I think hitting and wiping them down with WD40 beats any sealer. Moisture can get behind a tiny crack in "sealer". Then it is working backwards from what you want; holding moisture IN.

Once every couple months will do it.

[Mr70]

I would use this instead..

[turbo69bird]

Originally Posted by Mr70

I would use this instead..

I’ve used boeshield on them too I use that on my 300x boat engines but it leave a nasty film I was looking for something I don’t need to clean off that’s permanent preferably. Thought about silver por15 in a rag and wipe it into any pitts good, then wipe it off let whatever is left seal uo the pores in the chrome to make it solid . I have another set I think I’m gonna test that on the other set. Both these ideas posted are good and things I’ve used in the past. But they still get slight pitting in that area. Not bad for at least 35 years on the car. One is perfect like NOS. . It’s just this one giving me headaches

[Lynn]

While on the subject, anyone know how much it DOES cost to have a set rechromed / restored? Secondly, who to use?

I have two direct drill vintage 15 x 10 in Chev bolt pattern. I also have two unilug that I will be giving away in 15 x 8 (I think.... ).

[turbo69bird]

I ended up taking an old set of cragars and used that Diamond clear from Eastwood on a spot maybe 6 inches by 2 inches, rest of the wheel still has grease on it for protection just wanted to see how the look would be if it retained the chrome looks. You cannot even tell in person where I sprayed it on it looks amazing!

Only where it kinda fades off where the line from sprayed to not sprayed you can see it because it’s Nora full coat there.