mrlobaloba

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Hey Guys
I have a set of chrome-look aspecs that have chips and curb damage. I ve read that the chrome is actually paint. Is this true? Can I have these repainted another color without having to sandblast the chrome off?
thanks

enigmaos

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chrome <> paint. need to be re-chromed.

mrlobaloba

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So chrome look aspecs are real chrome? I saw somewhere that they are actually painted hence the name "chrome look" can anyone else confirm?

mrlobaloba

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Just found this on handa-accessories

Chrome Look Wheel 18"
Not for 2006 - 2008 Models
Genuine Acura TL wheel 18" Chrome look wheel.
New paint process creates real chrome look; mild soap and water keeps it shining.
This wheel requires larger, lower profile tire (Acura recommends Yokohama ES100 235/40R18 95W). tire not included.
NOTE: The recommended tire is a summer tire, and is not suitable for driving on snow or ice.
This is NOT a chrome wheel, using a chome polish on this wheel will destroy the finish. See paperwork that comes with wheels for specific cleaning instructions.

CLtotheTL32

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I believe all A-Spec wheels, no matter the finish, are all painted. My Gunmetal A-Spec's are painted as well, and due to their age, the paint is starting to flake off.

To make sure that doesn't happen to you later down the road, I would suggest getting them fully re-chromed or powdercoated a different color. Mine are getting powdercoated the stock gunmetal color eventually.

mrlobaloba

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Good to know. I think I am going to have mine repainted to the type S wheel color

04TL4P3

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No the stock wheels are not true chrome thank goodness... true chrome the entire wheel is dipped in "chrome" and it creates a thin metallic layer on the wheel that tends to chip and rust over time. The Acura wheels are aluminum wheels that have been painted with a metallic colored paint that looks like chrome...if you ever see your wheels without a tire mounted you can actually see where they paint stops since they only paint the face of the wheel so even the back of the wheel is a different color than the face....anyways, it should not be much of a hassle to get them repainted

Yonkers914

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yea, just paint them shouldn't be too much.

enigmaos

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my bad. I was wrong.

Thanks for the clarification.