Prepping chrome wheels for powder coating

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have a set of motorcyle wheels that are chrome. I am want to either paint or powdercoat them. do I need to have the chrome stripped off of them or can I just spray it.

Jeremy Wilson
buyer - Whiteland, IN, USA

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Paint (or powder) won't stick to chrome. Some powder coaters report good results with a light sandblast, but it may be necessary to acquire some skill at it (have never actually done it myself).

Ted Mooney, P.E.
finishing.com
Brick, New Jersey