Faulty Black Chrome Wheels--Others Black Chrome Wheels are holding up much better

[rford426]

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[rford426]

When you rub your finger across it is has a rough texture and it doesn't shine at all in those places and won't come clean.

[SaddleUp]

Originally Posted by americaniron

Here are two links that discribe the Black chrome process. You need to scroll down a bit on both links to see the pertinent info. It seems that black chrome isn't as sturdy a plating as regular or more common plating processes. IMO it probably isn't the ideal plating to use for wheels.

http://www.natmetal.com/chrome.htm

www.finishing.com/57/76.shtml

Thanks for the references americaniron. I don't think I had any idea that the black chrome plating wasn't nearly as durable as the other finishes on wheels. I loved the look, but now I am wondering if I should consider another wheel.

Thanks Shella for those pictures, it clearly shows that it's a defect, not a miss care issue.

Thank you Pascal. I try to keep the cars looking top-notch....(I have a lot of hospital hours invested in them!) Either way I will be getting new wheels for the white car. I think the car needs nice wheels.

[HRnB]

I think everyone is starting to understand that there is more than one process being marketed as black chrome. Some are more of a black translucent film over chrome and others are an actual multi plating process. The multi plating process is very expensive and as you'll hear in the PodCast link, it is about 3X the cost of standard nickel chrome plating.
http://www.finishing.com/podcast/willie_world.mp3

[pascal]

Originally Posted by SaddleUp

Thank you Pascal. I try to keep the cars looking top-notch....(I have a lot of hospital hours invested in them!) Either way I will be getting new wheels for the white car. I think the car needs nice wheels.

Those wouldn't look bad straight black or....
...You could always steal Laura's.
Nothing wrong with hers!

Anyway, we're still waiting for that Cervini cowl hood,

[deekum1627]

woooowwwww thats is terrable sorry saddle. are you getting this takin care of

[CutterWolf]

I think at this point it is VERY important that you state the manufacture of any black chrome rims that are having this issue. We may be able to track down a root cause if we find out a common thread between the issue and manufacture.

[pascal]

Originally Posted by CutterWolf

I think at this point it is VERY important that you state the manufacture of any black chrome rims that are having this issue. We may be able to track down a root cause if we find out a common thread between the issue and manufacture.

Are you ready to go to China?
Because that's where the problem lies I bet you.

Edelbrock makes intakes with the Permastar finish... It's almost like black chrome.
I had one in my Cougar when it had the 347.
It looked great and stayed that way, despite the heat and everything.
The brighter version is called Endurashine.

This Permastar finish is proof that it can be done with no issues.
http://www.shop.speedunlimited.com/I...-p4081934.html

[SaddleUp]

Originally Posted by pascal

Anyway, we're still waiting for that Cervini cowl hood,

I am still waiting, too!! I had some situational circumstances change, and I had a choice.
Continue to mod the gt and sell the gt500.....or halt further mods to the gt and keep the gt500......thus no cowl hood.

Are you ready to go to China?
Because that's where the problem lies I bet you.

Actually I have been researching and considering the Carroll Shelby CS40's, and Wheel Replica has a better finish warranty (3 years) than the CS wheels (1 year) !!

[pascal]

If I ever have to replace my Bullits, those CS 40 will go on there.
I just don't like the "Shelby" name on the lip because..............................well my car isn't even close to be a Shelby, lol.

Those will look maybe even better (gun metal, why not) on your white Stang...