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Post by tmulchro on Jan 14, 2018 13:42:50 GMT
Hi All
Can anyone recommend how and where to get Rostyle wheels refurbished and re-chromed ?
Looks like JR Wadhams do not offer this service anymore
I'm based in London
ThanksTopny
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Post by lagain on Jan 14, 2018 17:04:53 GMT
It is very difficult to do as the wheel has to be split and then safely re riveted. If the new chrome is not the same thickness as the original there are problems and then the new rivets may damage the new chrome. It is possible to have the wheel sprayed, see the advert in Take 5. Apparently the result is good.
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Post by tmulchro on Jan 14, 2018 23:01:10 GMT
Thanks for your responses Folks - I will investigate the options and report back
Best Regards
Tony
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Post by Roy of the Rovers on Jan 16, 2018 12:25:59 GMT
Vince (Enigmas) has had a set in Australia split, re-chromed and new wider rims welded on with really nice results. He has added photos in the modified section.
I have enquired to a few places in the UK and no one seems to be able to get the alternative size rim.
But presumably you could get the originals split and have the original rim chromed and then welded from behind.
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Post by notenoughtime on Mar 7, 2018 22:29:10 GMT
I recently had a set stripped and chrome powder coated in Essex if you want to pop by and have a look
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Post by notenoughtime on Mar 7, 2018 22:50:21 GMT
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Post by enigmas on Mar 8, 2018 0:20:44 GMT
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Post by djm16 on Mar 8, 2018 0:37:22 GMT
The powder coat finish is a fine aluminium dust with binder. It looks like "aluminium", albeit a little polished. Grey / shiny with a milky finish. You cannot use metal cleaner on it. It lasts a little better if it has a further clear coat.
How do I know this? I have a powder coating setup, and among other flavours, some "chrome finish" powder.
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Mar 8, 2018 8:33:25 GMT
This was the subject of a Posting a couple of years ago and was in our Magazine! the wheels were finished with Acrylic Lacquer and can be treated the same as a car bodywork. It's difficult to photograph a chrome finish! and like bodywork it has to be flat so any heavy pitting has to be filled.  |
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Post by Roy of the Rovers on Mar 8, 2018 13:42:41 GMT
What about something like this as opposed to powder coating: www.chromespray.co.uk/I have no link to them by the way. |
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Post by David on Mar 14, 2018 16:26:14 GMT
Page 15 of the Rover P5 Club magazine 'Take Five'. There is even a special price for Rover P5 Club members  |
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Post by David on Mar 14, 2018 23:12:42 GMT
No need to wait Eric, take a look at previous issues |
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Post by Eric R on Mar 15, 2018 9:59:01 GMT
oops another Senior moment then! Actually im finding it difficult to read at present due to cataracts but i will get out my magnifying glass - websites are ok as i can increase the page size.
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