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JRscooby

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Posted: 08/31/22 01:20pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

PCronin68 wrote:

I was hoping I could buy them in black and keep the existing liners for any future buyer. Thanks


I guess I'm blocked. AFAIK, the only reason to run the liners is to avoid the cost of polishing/plating wheels.

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JRscooby wrote:

If you don't want the chrome of the simulators, take them off. The only reason they are used is because it cost less to polish the lightweight piece than the wheel. Painting over the plating, and making it stick is PITA. Paint the wheel is easier.


Not sure how painting the wheel is easier. Usually there's a ton of dirt and some rust. To do it right they would need to be removed, tire removed, hand sanded or media blasted and then painted and put all back together again.

Sure you could try and tape it up on the RV and use a rattle can, but results usually reflect the approach. Trying to clean and remove rust, tape a perfect circle, cover the lugs, the center cap, stem and paint outside without over spray and drips is challenging.

Wheel covers come off easy are smaller and snap back on. There's no plating, usually they're polished SS or aluminum.


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way2roll wrote:

JRscooby wrote:

If you don't want the chrome of the simulators, take them off. The only reason they are used is because it cost less to polish the lightweight piece than the wheel. Painting over the plating, and making it stick is PITA. Paint the wheel is easier.


Not sure how painting the wheel is easier. Usually there's a ton of dirt and some rust. To do it right they would need to be removed, tire removed, hand sanded or media blasted and then painted and put all back together again.

Sure you could try and tape it up on the RV and use a rattle can, but results usually reflect the approach. Trying to clean and remove rust, tape a perfect circle, cover the lugs, the center cap, stem and paint outside without over spray and drips is challenging.

Wheel covers come off easy are smaller and snap back on. There's no plating, usually they're polished SS or aluminum.


Yes possibly buying a new set and painting hold ones would be best bet. I have a friend who runs a body shop that could paint them for me.


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