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Color chrome wheels

Hi, my question is. what's the process of getting color chrome wheels? Is the nickel mixed with the color paint? Thanks Rey

Rey
hobbyist - Wesley Chapel, Florida, USA
2007

Ed. note: please include your FULL name in any followup or other postings, Rey.

"Color chrome" has nothing to do with chrome or with nickel, Rey. The word 'chrome' is actually misused. The paint is translucent and with metal particles in it; they are probably aluminum (I'm not sure), but there is far more to making it than just mixing flakes in. You have to buy it, you can't mix it yourself from simple materials.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
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finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2007

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