Paint the rims chrome using NeoChrome paint
It is not often that we see truly significant and radical innovations in the field of paints and coatings, and this is precisely the case with the new chrome paint.
This new technology naturally prompts me to share this article with you about an innovative paint called NeoChrome, which is made from a rare metal with reflective and anti-corrosion properties.
We can put aside our preconceptions and limitations regarding chrome paint effects, which were often difficult to apply and disappointing once varnished. Gone are the days of complicated techniques, or the chrome effect disappearing when the varnish is applied.
It is now genuinely possible to achieve a chrome finish on items such as wheel rims – which are relatively easy to paint – with a high-quality, mirror-like silver metallic effect.
That’s not all, as NeoChrome paint comes with a guarantee against corrosion and UV damage. On top of that, there is more than adequate adhesion between the different layers of the paint system.
So we have all the ingredients for a beautiful, durable chrome finish that can be applied to car wheels, or of course to any other exterior or interior car part.
Client project by @tintedrims using NeoChrome
Chrome-finishing wheel rims is now available to everyone, even in spray can form
Until now, there weren’t many options if you wanted to achieve a chrome effect on wheel rims: expensive and highly regulated electroplating, difficult, costly silver plating that isn’t UV-resistant, or older-generation chrome paints.
It is now possible to paint using a spray gun, or even with the aerosol version of NeoChrome paint.
With a bit of care and by strictly following the instructions on the product page, anyone can paint chrome wheel rims without needing any formal training or professional equipment.
In summary, here is a brief guide to chrome-plating wheel rims using NeoChrome paint:
- Step 1: Prepare the surface (sand with P500 grit on painted rims) or apply an anti-corrosion metal primer to bare rims
- Step 2: Apply the black base coat followed by the two-component ceramic varnish, and allow it to dry for at least 48 hours
- Step 3: Apply the NeoChrome paint by spraying on very thin layers until you achieve the chrome effect.
- Step 4: Apply the ceramic sealant to finish.
Aerosol application instructions: There is no reduction in the chrome mirror effect on the wheel rims.
Furthermore, there is no special technique for applying the varnish, and any car varnish can be used.
There are simply a few rules regarding drying and the possibility of applying a top coat after 10 minutes using a fixative.
The benefits of chrome-plated rims with a painted finish
1 – Quick and easy to apply (the process takes around seven days for all stages, which can be reduced to 48 hours if firing is included).
2 – The chrome finish remains durable thanks to its anti-corrosion properties. It does not yellow in the sun.
3 – Cost: around €200 to chrome-plate four wheel rims using the complete NeoChrome kit.
A few important tips:
– Avoid applying thick coats and allow each coat of chrome to dry completely before applying the next one.
– Extend the drying times as much as possible to ensure optimal curing right through to the core.
– Use the varnish mixture quickly, without exceeding the pot life*
