Amazing Wheel Restoration From Super Rusty To Mirror Chrome

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  • Опубліковано 12 лип 2024
  • I decided to try to restore a very old and super rusty car sprae wheel by giving it a chrome mirror new look.
    At first, I tried to remove the rust mechanically, but I realized that it would not be possible to do without sandblasting. The sandblasted rim has been painted with 99% zinc cover to protect the rim from corrosion. I covered some of the gouges and pits with putty, followed by a sanding process and a coat of black paint.
    I mixed chemicals to prepare chromium solutions according to special formulas. This was followed by Hydrochroming, a continuous process where a chemical reaction coated the rim with a film of chrome. This work was interesting for me, if you liked it, please share and press Like on this video.
    If you have any questions, I will be happy to answer them in the comments.
    00:00 Begin and review
    00:43 Remove rim weights
    01:00 Remove air valve
    01:27 Rust removing
    02:10 Sandblasting
    02:47 Grinding
    03:29 Applying Zinc
    04:16 Applying Putty
    04:51 Grinding
    05:22 Painting
    06:03 Mixing chemicals
    07:53 Preparing surface
    08:23 Applying Wet Agent
    08:49 Rinse
    09:01 Chrome Solution Applying
    09:39 Finishing Restoration
    10:01 Before and After Overview
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 214

  • @NitroModelsAndComics
    @NitroModelsAndComics Місяць тому +15

    Durability? It looks great, but will it hold up?

  • @jessemendez7715
    @jessemendez7715 28 днів тому +1

    Looks good.

  • @RestorationHT
    @RestorationHT Місяць тому +1

    It's amazing.

  • @eleftheriosmatzaris4908
    @eleftheriosmatzaris4908 Місяць тому +1

    Good job looks really nice

  • @djrichroman949
    @djrichroman949 23 дні тому

    Great job!

  • @MarkMeadows90
    @MarkMeadows90 Місяць тому +17

    I would've thought chrome plating bath would've been the steps involved in this process. Never heard of hydrochroming before. Looks neat.

    • @Hedriks
      @Hedriks Місяць тому

      this process can chrome wood materials as well.

    • @MrOiram46
      @MrOiram46 Місяць тому

      I wanna try it out with customizing hot wheels cars now

    • @abpsd73
      @abpsd73 Місяць тому

      Search for mirror silvering, that is all this is.

    • @MarkMeadows90
      @MarkMeadows90 Місяць тому

      @@abpsd73 yes similar

    • @littlecesar003
      @littlecesar003 Місяць тому +1

      To much work

  • @user-ie6gp4fp8v
    @user-ie6gp4fp8v 2 місяці тому +2

    Очень хорошо 👍👍👍

  • @UBeesh10
    @UBeesh10 Місяць тому +3

    Youre a wizard harry

  • @ahcrx
    @ahcrx 2 місяці тому +11

    Amazing. Appreciate the amount of effort you had gone through to demonstrate this option. Its not easy. Simply put.

  • @user-il3zy1bp8g
    @user-il3zy1bp8g 2 місяці тому +2

    Красота ❤

  • @skodakatie7341
    @skodakatie7341 Місяць тому +2

    Amazing result, the wheel looked beautiful❤.

  • @Chucthihien
    @Chucthihien 27 днів тому

    very good video

  • @kenlelon369
    @kenlelon369 20 днів тому +1

    Phenomenal! I could not follow you and don't understand anything you did.

  • @user-sr8fx9mm8x
    @user-sr8fx9mm8x Місяць тому

    Cool

  • @bradarmstrong9412
    @bradarmstrong9412 Місяць тому +37

    You can buy a new steel rim for 45$..he has days wrapped up in a rim where that chrome will be flaking in 6 months

    • @vordan7111
      @vordan7111 Місяць тому +13

      You must be fun at parties

    • @alexferreira2160
      @alexferreira2160 Місяць тому

      😂😂😂​@@vordan7111

    • @esemiklo5833
      @esemiklo5833 Місяць тому

      Just admit that you're a typical lazy one.

    • @stevegraham3817
      @stevegraham3817 Місяць тому +6

      But what price do you put on R&D?
      What is the value as a proof of concept?
      What price do you put on learning, developing, practicing, and mastering a skill?

    • @neilmeddaugh8688
      @neilmeddaugh8688 15 днів тому +2

      😂🤣Exactly! Make it worth while. Like watching him restore a paper plate.

  • @killerdinamo08
    @killerdinamo08 Місяць тому +1

    The starting wheel was perfectly fine 😂.

  • @bobdailey9735
    @bobdailey9735 Місяць тому +9

    Spray on "Chrome" will start peeling off in no time. Strip it, send it out for real triple chrome plating.

    • @vordan7111
      @vordan7111 Місяць тому

      No, it wouldn't. Painted wheels last 10 - 15 years, depending on conditions of driving.
      If you have too much money, better gold-plate them, while you are at it

    • @philtucker1224
      @philtucker1224 29 днів тому +1

      No Bob is right. so- called chrome paint only lasts a few days, that’s why we don’t all have a can of it in our garage!

    • @Tonyscasa
      @Tonyscasa 24 дні тому +1

      @@vordan7111what painted rims last ten to fifteen years . What bs

  • @joaquinlombardi1454
    @joaquinlombardi1454 2 місяці тому +4

    WOW, impressive and excellent job!!
    👍👍👍
    Kind regards from Mallorca, Spain.

  • @CSmith-gb1sl
    @CSmith-gb1sl Місяць тому

    Heard of brush plating. This would had been great in the '60's & 70's as our poor man's mag was a chrome plated factory rim. Will this hold to the elements?

  • @SkillMasters-vy2lo
    @SkillMasters-vy2lo 2 місяці тому

    Gerat job

  • @jos2120495
    @jos2120495 2 місяці тому

    Amazing!

  • @lrlforfun
    @lrlforfun 22 дні тому

    I just had a few sets of 15" rims sandblasted. They were very rough. $20 each. A few rattle cans of turbo Rustolieum and they look good. Will the paint hold up? I have NO idea.

  • @bernandoturner4840
    @bernandoturner4840 2 місяці тому

    Very Impressive🧐

  • @michael5089
    @michael5089 Місяць тому

    Absolutely brilliant!!!! Love your channel ❤👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @pcspfc1991
    @pcspfc1991 2 місяці тому +33

    high risk of breaking your hand and arm 5:30 !!!!!

    • @MauriceNL1
      @MauriceNL1 Місяць тому

      What do you mean lol

    • @pz8843
      @pz8843 Місяць тому +3

      @@MauriceNL1i think he meant. 5:03

    • @Tintoycar
      @Tintoycar Місяць тому

      @@pz8843 True

    • @byte_me01
      @byte_me01 28 днів тому

      Calm down karen. He's a professional. Don't try this at home.

  • @mannymello104
    @mannymello104 2 місяці тому

    Amazing

  • @aelz9794
    @aelz9794 2 місяці тому +10

    Thanks for the man or woman who invented sand blasting, you would not never clean that rust any other way. Great result and very good video!

    • @LowMileageChannel
      @LowMileageChannel  2 місяці тому +5

      its possible to clean in other ways, but sandblaster is more faster.

  • @yangsira_8230
    @yangsira_8230 2 місяці тому +2

    Its amazing !!! how you did this?? ITS AMAZING!!!!! NICE JOB!!!

  • @Buddha-eb5yl
    @Buddha-eb5yl 2 місяці тому

    Nice Result😊

  • @user-re5mj9ww9o
    @user-re5mj9ww9o Місяць тому +2

    До первой грязи😂

  • @josephbonafe9283
    @josephbonafe9283 Місяць тому +2

    no gloves amazing

  • @user-tk3xj8ww2d
    @user-tk3xj8ww2d 2 місяці тому

    Good job good job. 😎🚘 😀👏

  • @gtagreekpolicemods5138
    @gtagreekpolicemods5138 2 місяці тому

    nice work

  • @jorgealexiechumacerorosado4292
    @jorgealexiechumacerorosado4292 Місяць тому

    genial y que? productos utilizaste?

  • @repentnow1720
    @repentnow1720 Місяць тому +1

    Very Nice! What is in those 2 spray bottles?

    • @LowMileageChannel
      @LowMileageChannel  Місяць тому

      2 components of chemical chrome solution

    • @RichardHubbuck
      @RichardHubbuck Місяць тому

      @@LowMileageChannel I've heard that the way you've done it is particularly difficult, based on the measurements of the fluids involved and the time they have to work - and the time to rinse th solution. Beautiful work, btw!

  • @ricklong3218
    @ricklong3218 Місяць тому +1

    There's no way with big flakey rust that it started with, that it came out that smooth before the putty! I've cleaned wheels with way less rust that had DEEP pits 🙄

  • @user-du9ek9zr3t
    @user-du9ek9zr3t 2 місяці тому +1

    Ver good Thank you❤

  • @user-cl7wp4qs9p
    @user-cl7wp4qs9p 2 місяці тому +2

    Repairing a curved wheel is madness, and a waste of money. It's cheaper to buy a new one.

  • @user-fe9kg7xs8i
    @user-fe9kg7xs8i Місяць тому +1

    Любому обывателю купить новый диск дешевле в 10 раз чем востановить старый диск.

  • @GrandpaFrance67
    @GrandpaFrance67 2 місяці тому

    Looks great, what a difference

  • @peterschloglhofer7117
    @peterschloglhofer7117 2 місяці тому +1

    Nice job.

  • @GulKara-mu1te
    @GulKara-mu1te Місяць тому +2

    I really need your recipe for that hydrochroming solution, and how long does it actually last?

  • @zweiradhorn2831
    @zweiradhorn2831 Місяць тому +2

    Spraydose...😂😢😢😢

  • @ulrichskaarsgard7848
    @ulrichskaarsgard7848 2 місяці тому

    Looks Great!

  • @BestRestoratiun
    @BestRestoratiun 2 місяці тому +2

    hi , Is it possible to choose the combination of chemicals used to make chrome solution?!

  • @verovieira1
    @verovieira1 2 місяці тому

    Amazing job, thanks for sharing.

  • @philtucker1224
    @philtucker1224 29 днів тому +1

    If it’s a soft plastic paint it will only last a few days max.

    • @RuthsDev71
      @RuthsDev71 7 днів тому

      Nope , this lasts like 15 years.

  • @heniekp
    @heniekp Місяць тому +1

    Daremna robota.

  • @Mrzlt1
    @Mrzlt1 2 місяці тому

    Nice job, it looks amazing

  • @artem_kirichenko
    @artem_kirichenko 2 місяці тому +1

    Мы не знаем что это такое... Если бы мы знали, что это такое, но мы не знаем что это такое

  • @gutesherz9049
    @gutesherz9049 2 місяці тому

    💯👍😎✊💯

  • @grobert405
    @grobert405 2 місяці тому

    I got the same results but with different grit sandpaper and soapy water. Very time consuming but worth it.

  • @kammen1flatza
    @kammen1flatza 22 дні тому

    Wouldn't it be easier to laser clean the rim? Definitely way faster and therefore more cost-effective...

  • @renetreitler935
    @renetreitler935 2 місяці тому +4

    Wie lange hält der Lack?

  • @levelupdetailingaus
    @levelupdetailingaus 2 місяці тому +6

    What's the name of Chrome solution your using? Great finish

  • @user-kg7ey1yx2s
    @user-kg7ey1yx2s Місяць тому +1

    凄い!
    1本出来るのに何分掛かるのかな?

  • @jimmylad8714
    @jimmylad8714 2 місяці тому

    How you chrome that with plastic spray bottles ?????

  • @THIRSTYGUMS
    @THIRSTYGUMS 28 днів тому

    Where do you get the kit

  • @jorgeLigorria583
    @jorgeLigorria583 23 дні тому

    👀👌👌👌🙋🏻‍♂️🇦🇷

  • @ScratchyBaws
    @ScratchyBaws Місяць тому +2

    It's ok but hardly AMAZING especially that finish, was expecting a miles better end result with that headline. PFFttttttttt.

  • @Trouba315
    @Trouba315 2 місяці тому +1

    What sorcery is this?

  • @patriklindholm7576
    @patriklindholm7576 Місяць тому +1

    Amazing? When having a load of spare time on your hands... put it into makeshift restoring something with longevity close to none.

  • @farmerbrown8227
    @farmerbrown8227 Місяць тому

    i'm not a wizard....i'm harry

  • @rubberduck4966
    @rubberduck4966 20 днів тому

    Why haven't you balanced an re-shaped the rim? This one is as round as an egg!

  • @briancushley4182
    @briancushley4182 2 місяці тому +2

    Pretty cool,but isnt a new set of steelies relatively cheap?

    • @Biffo1262
      @Biffo1262 Місяць тому

      I think the whole process was for the video.

  • @larrymiller2665
    @larrymiller2665 Місяць тому

    It would be

  • @dac9500
    @dac9500 2 місяці тому +92

    You certainly didn't get those results with the sandblaster that you were using. Your putty hardener amount was way too little. And what's with the fake garage background noises? I'm calling it fake on the whole job. 👎

    • @notpoliticallycorrect1303
      @notpoliticallycorrect1303 2 місяці тому +13

      The worst rattle can technique I've ever seen too.

    • @rovinmangal4675
      @rovinmangal4675 2 місяці тому +12

      Its has to be true its on the internet 😅

    • @alexordonez6494
      @alexordonez6494 Місяць тому

      Apparently you’re ignorant to hydro chroming is real 😂 might want to educate yourself before making a fool of yourself.

    • @user-hm2vs3zf1j
      @user-hm2vs3zf1j Місяць тому +1

      Absolutely 100% BS

    • @fordnut4914
      @fordnut4914 25 днів тому

      I think the background noise is just to add suspense to the video for fun as he mixed his chemicals dont be a hater.

  • @nicek7935
    @nicek7935 2 місяці тому

    How much time did it all take from start to fininsh? also great work :)

  • @colinjeanclaude1887
    @colinjeanclaude1887 9 днів тому

    sans le nom des produits impossible de le refaire donc ? c'est beau oui mais ?

  • @alastairgordon-forbes3139
    @alastairgordon-forbes3139 7 днів тому

    Interesting but it would have been more informative if you had given details step by step of what chemicals you were using.

  • @flashbazbo3932
    @flashbazbo3932 Місяць тому

    Only three more to go. No, wait...

  • @cryptofxalgorithms
    @cryptofxalgorithms 2 місяці тому

    great video! any link please to share this magic chrome finish formula, craving for it right now.

    • @LowMileageChannel
      @LowMileageChannel  2 місяці тому +3

      Coming soon!

    • @julicrujera1279
      @julicrujera1279 Місяць тому +1

      ​@@LowMileageChannel can you say The grain of The sandpapers and name of materials and paints please??

  • @freddaniali
    @freddaniali Місяць тому

    Who chemically chromes NV200 rims?

  • @kamsubhani8565
    @kamsubhani8565 2 місяці тому

    Brilliant. What the chemicals for chrome and where to buy them?

    • @LowMileageChannel
      @LowMileageChannel  2 місяці тому +1

      Search in google for "hydrochroming solutions chemicals" but its not cheap, I recommend to make it by yourself.

    • @kamsubhani8565
      @kamsubhani8565 2 місяці тому

      @@LowMileageChannel thanks for replying.👍

    • @Comprezzed
      @Comprezzed Місяць тому

      Alsacorp makes chrome solutions

  • @thevauxhallman7157
    @thevauxhallman7157 Місяць тому

    I wish I had a pound for every time ive been told chrome is a process NOT a paint finish. This just too unbelieveable.

  • @211084130780
    @211084130780 2 місяці тому +1

    Проще было керхером отбить эту ржу и так оставить.

  • @papabits5721
    @papabits5721 Місяць тому

    Canadian snow tires

    • @philtucker1224
      @philtucker1224 29 днів тому +1

      I’ve heard about that Canadian snow. It’s like normal snow but just the retired version 😁

    • @papabits5721
      @papabits5721 29 днів тому

      @@philtucker1224 all ours look like this

  • @Mariamesshini
    @Mariamesshini 2 місяці тому +1

    what are the chemicals used to chrome the wheel and in what dosages?

    • @LowMileageChannel
      @LowMileageChannel  2 місяці тому +1

      It is a mix of about 10 types of chemicals. It must be mixed in very precise proportions. Maybe I'll make a video about it.

    • @mrgreezy1
      @mrgreezy1 Місяць тому +1

      @@LowMileageChannel i would like to learn about that absolutely. 💯

    • @CTX50
      @CTX50 Місяць тому +1

      ​@@LowMileageChannelPlease make such a video. I would love to learn this method. Thank you

    • @rstezza
      @rstezza 29 днів тому

      @@LowMileageChannelplease make a video on this

  • @timgannon2993
    @timgannon2993 2 місяці тому +2

    So you waste time at start with wire wheel than you sand blast it ...why such stupidity

  • @JohnnyK2811
    @JohnnyK2811 Місяць тому +1

    How do you move your hand that fast?

  • @dustinwilson7954
    @dustinwilson7954 Місяць тому

    One.

  • @petercooney8526
    @petercooney8526 2 місяці тому

    Can you chrome plastic with this method?

  • @joppejoppsson9604
    @joppejoppsson9604 2 місяці тому +1

    Whats the recepie for chrome chemicals?

    • @LowMileageChannel
      @LowMileageChannel  2 місяці тому +4

      It is a mix of about 10 types of chemicals. It must be mixed in very precise proportions. Maybe I'll make a video about it.

  • @Classic70s80s90s
    @Classic70s80s90s 2 місяці тому

    Nem Parece Aquele Aro Enferrujado !!!!!!!

  • @MrRadiodio
    @MrRadiodio Місяць тому

    you put a hell of a lot of work in that how long will it hold up

  • @Carlsbaddest
    @Carlsbaddest 2 місяці тому

    What kind of chemicals do that? Make chrome, and where do you get them?

    • @LowMileageChannel
      @LowMileageChannel  2 місяці тому +1

      It is a mix of about 10 types of chemicals. It must be mixed in very precise proportions. Maybe I'll make a video about it.

  • @zacharymcmurry9863
    @zacharymcmurry9863 17 днів тому

    I lost a finger watching this video

  • @jaysheehan4899
    @jaysheehan4899 25 днів тому

    Uhhh nope! You did get me to watch till the end though. I’ll give you that, but why??

  • @scardera
    @scardera 2 місяці тому +1

    Strip it and paint it basically… 😑

  • @ricardovieira5100
    @ricardovieira5100 Місяць тому +1

    Amazing job but....why waste that time and resources on a steel, cheap wheel?

    • @LowMileageChannel
      @LowMileageChannel  Місяць тому +1

      wasn't it interesting to see the whole process to make it possible?

    • @ricardovieira5100
      @ricardovieira5100 Місяць тому

      @@LowMileageChannel it was super interesting and, as i sayed, amazing job. Im just honestly curious to which point is it worth to restore such a cheap equipment to that state...Im not demoralizing what u did.

  • @redtakedax
    @redtakedax 2 місяці тому +1

    It's a shame that it's painted rather than polished.

    • @lukerussell2990
      @lukerussell2990 Місяць тому +1

      It would Rust the first day you drove it in the rain, unless you polish it then clear coat it

  • @ajwalou-nack2343
    @ajwalou-nack2343 Місяць тому

    I bought some chrome steel wheels for my Hilux about 20 years ago and wondered how they chrome plated just the face of the wheels. I found out that they where done using this method. They where shit and rusted away in know time. Never again have chrome wheels on a 4 x 4 . Not worth it .

  • @Umberto.Goglia
    @Umberto.Goglia 2 місяці тому

    👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @user-qe1xl9fl1t
    @user-qe1xl9fl1t 2 місяці тому

    Краска?

    • @LowMileageChannel
      @LowMileageChannel  2 місяці тому

      No, its chemical chrome solution.

    • @user-qe1xl9fl1t
      @user-qe1xl9fl1t 2 місяці тому

      @@LowMileageChannel выглядит достойно :)

  • @yorkshireman7025
    @yorkshireman7025 Місяць тому

    Snide video

  • @kabu8832
    @kabu8832 2 місяці тому

    It’s any chance to make old videos public again?

  • @wiedzmin3050
    @wiedzmin3050 Місяць тому

    Cool, cool, and now, as the mechanics say, there are still 3 left XDDD If the mechanics had so much fun with one rim, these rims would cost a fortune.

  • @borivojetravica569
    @borivojetravica569 2 місяці тому

    You can put in video what is that chemical mix 1 and 2 , how much of what. Than will be HOW. And what is it wet agent.

    • @LowMileageChannel
      @LowMileageChannel  2 місяці тому

      Wet agent is just distiled water with dish washer foam. 🙂

  • @rezavafaei9321
    @rezavafaei9321 2 місяці тому

    I need Chrome combination, can you post the combination tutorial?

  • @10maruhachi12
    @10maruhachi12 Місяць тому

    何をしているのか字幕を入れて欲しい