Amazing Wheel Restoration From Super Rusty To Mirror Chrome

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  • čas přidán 11. 06. 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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Komentáře • 176

  • @bradarmstrong9412
    @bradarmstrong9412 Před 23 dny +26

    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 Před 14 dny +10

      You must be fun at parties

    • @alexferreira2160
      @alexferreira2160 Před 11 dny

      😂😂😂​@@vordan7111

    • @esemiklo5833
      @esemiklo5833 Před 11 dny

      Just admit that you're a typical lazy one.

    • @stevegraham3817
      @stevegraham3817 Před 3 dny +2

      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?

  • @killerdinamo08
    @killerdinamo08 Před 2 dny

    The starting wheel was perfectly fine 😂.

  • @NitroModelsAndComics
    @NitroModelsAndComics Před 16 dny +6

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

  • @pcspfc1991
    @pcspfc1991 Před měsícem +28

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

    • @MauriceNL1
      @MauriceNL1 Před 25 dny

      What do you mean lol

    • @pz8843
      @pz8843 Před 25 dny +3

      @@MauriceNL1i think he meant. 5:03

    • @Tintoycar
      @Tintoycar Před 14 dny

      @@pz8843 True

  • @MarkMeadows90
    @MarkMeadows90 Před 27 dny +14

    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 Před 24 dny

      this process can chrome wood materials as well.

    • @MrOiram46
      @MrOiram46 Před 15 dny

      I wanna try it out with customizing hot wheels cars now

    • @abpsd73
      @abpsd73 Před 7 dny

      Search for mirror silvering, that is all this is.

    • @MarkMeadows90
      @MarkMeadows90 Před 7 dny

      @@abpsd73 yes similar

    • @littlecesar003
      @littlecesar003 Před 4 dny

      To much work

  • @RestorationHT
    @RestorationHT Před 8 dny

    It's amazing.

  • @eleftheriosmatzaris4908

    Good job looks really nice

  • @ahcrx
    @ahcrx Před měsícem +8

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

  • @skodakatie7341
    @skodakatie7341 Před 19 dny +2

    Amazing result, the wheel looked beautiful❤.

  • @UBeesh10
    @UBeesh10 Před 22 dny +2

    Youre a wizard harry

  • @joaquinlombardi1454
    @joaquinlombardi1454 Před měsícem +4

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

  • @user-ie6gp4fp8v
    @user-ie6gp4fp8v Před měsícem +2

    Очень хорошо 👍👍👍

  • @josephbonafe9283
    @josephbonafe9283 Před 26 dny +2

    no gloves amazing

  • @user-sr8fx9mm8x
    @user-sr8fx9mm8x Před 5 dny

    Cool

  • @CSmith-gb1sl
    @CSmith-gb1sl Před 13 dny

    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?

  • @yangsira_8230
    @yangsira_8230 Před měsícem +2

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

  • @user-re5mj9ww9o
    @user-re5mj9ww9o Před 15 hodinami

    До первой грязи😂

  • @GulKara-mu1te
    @GulKara-mu1te Před 23 dny +2

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

  • @user-il3zy1bp8g
    @user-il3zy1bp8g Před měsícem +2

    Красота ❤

  • @bobdailey9735
    @bobdailey9735 Před 16 dny +7

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

    • @vordan7111
      @vordan7111 Před 14 dny

      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

  • @Buddha-eb5yl
    @Buddha-eb5yl Před měsícem

    Nice Result😊

  • @jos2120495
    @jos2120495 Před měsícem

    Amazing!

  • @gtagreekpolicemods5138
    @gtagreekpolicemods5138 Před měsícem

    nice work

  • @michael5089
    @michael5089 Před 22 dny

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

  • @aelz9794
    @aelz9794 Před měsícem +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  Před měsícem +5

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

  • @levelupdetailingaus
    @levelupdetailingaus Před měsícem +6

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

  • @bernandoturner4840
    @bernandoturner4840 Před měsícem

    Very Impressive🧐

  • @jorgealexiechumacerorosado4292

    genial y que? productos utilizaste?

  • @BestRestoratiun
    @BestRestoratiun Před 28 dny +2

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

  • @user-tk3xj8ww2d
    @user-tk3xj8ww2d Před měsícem

    Good job good job. 😎🚘 😀👏

  • @mannymello104
    @mannymello104 Před měsícem

    Amazing

  • @papabits5721
    @papabits5721 Před 3 dny

    Canadian snow tires

  • @repentnow1720
    @repentnow1720 Před 14 dny +1

    Very Nice! What is in those 2 spray bottles?

    • @LowMileageChannel
      @LowMileageChannel  Před 14 dny

      2 components of chemical chrome solution

    • @RichardHubbuck
      @RichardHubbuck Před 12 dny

      @@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!

  • @SkillMasters-vy2lo
    @SkillMasters-vy2lo Před měsícem

    Gerat job

  • @Mrzlt1
    @Mrzlt1 Před měsícem

    Nice job, it looks amazing

  • @user-du9ek9zr3t
    @user-du9ek9zr3t Před měsícem +1

    Ver good Thank you❤

  • @renetreitler935
    @renetreitler935 Před měsícem +3

    Wie lange hält der Lack?

  • @zweiradhorn2831
    @zweiradhorn2831 Před 23 dny +1

    Spraydose...😂😢😢😢

  • @peterschloglhofer7117
    @peterschloglhofer7117 Před měsícem +1

    Nice job.

  • @ulrichskaarsgard7848
    @ulrichskaarsgard7848 Před měsícem

    Looks Great!

  • @flashbazbo3932
    @flashbazbo3932 Před 2 dny

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

  • @cryptofxalgorithms
    @cryptofxalgorithms Před měsícem

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

    • @LowMileageChannel
      @LowMileageChannel  Před měsícem +2

      Coming soon!

    • @julicrujera1279
      @julicrujera1279 Před 27 dny +1

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

  • @jimmylad8714
    @jimmylad8714 Před měsícem

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

  • @kamsubhani8565
    @kamsubhani8565 Před měsícem

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

    • @LowMileageChannel
      @LowMileageChannel  Před měsícem +1

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

    • @kamsubhani8565
      @kamsubhani8565 Před měsícem

      @@LowMileageChannel thanks for replying.👍

    • @Comprezzed
      @Comprezzed Před 16 dny

      Alsacorp makes chrome solutions

  • @user-kg7ey1yx2s
    @user-kg7ey1yx2s Před 24 dny +1

    凄い!
    1本出来るのに何分掛かるのかな?

  • @thevauxhallman7157
    @thevauxhallman7157 Před 3 dny

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

  • @nicek7935
    @nicek7935 Před měsícem

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

  • @grobert405
    @grobert405 Před měsícem

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

  • @user-yd6mw1lg8t
    @user-yd6mw1lg8t Před měsícem +1

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

    • @LowMileageChannel
      @LowMileageChannel  Před měsícem +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 Před 25 dny

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

    • @CTX50
      @CTX50 Před 21 dnem

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

  • @user-op5qb3lu1m
    @user-op5qb3lu1m Před 29 dny

    Looks great, what a difference

  • @freddaniali
    @freddaniali Před 12 dny

    Who chemically chromes NV200 rims?

  • @Trouba315
    @Trouba315 Před měsícem +1

    What sorcery is this?

  • @JohnnyK2811
    @JohnnyK2811 Před 24 dny +1

    How do you move your hand that fast?

  • @ricklong3218
    @ricklong3218 Před 11 dny

    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 🙄

  • @briancushley4182
    @briancushley4182 Před měsícem +1

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

    • @Biffo1262
      @Biffo1262 Před 26 dny

      I think the whole process was for the video.

  • @verovieira1
    @verovieira1 Před 28 dny

    Amazing job, thanks for sharing.

  • @farmerbrown8227
    @farmerbrown8227 Před 12 dny

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

  • @kabu8832
    @kabu8832 Před měsícem

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

  • @user-fe9kg7xs8i
    @user-fe9kg7xs8i Před 24 dny

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

  • @joppejoppsson9604
    @joppejoppsson9604 Před měsícem +1

    Whats the recepie for chrome chemicals?

    • @LowMileageChannel
      @LowMileageChannel  Před měsícem +3

      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.

  • @artem_kirichenko
    @artem_kirichenko Před měsícem

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

  • @petercooney8526
    @petercooney8526 Před měsícem

    Can you chrome plastic with this method?

  • @gutesherz9049
    @gutesherz9049 Před měsícem

    💯👍😎✊💯

  • @larrymiller2665
    @larrymiller2665 Před 9 dny

    It would be

  • @Classic70s80s90s
    @Classic70s80s90s Před měsícem

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

  • @Carlsbaddest
    @Carlsbaddest Před měsícem

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

    • @LowMileageChannel
      @LowMileageChannel  Před měsícem +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.

  • @borivojetravica569
    @borivojetravica569 Před měsícem

    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  Před měsícem

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

  • @negamer
    @negamer Před měsícem

    What chemicals used for chrome?

    • @LowMileageChannel
      @LowMileageChannel  Před 29 dny

      Several components, basically the reductant and modifier mix and a chemical reaction takes place.

  • @rezavafaei9321
    @rezavafaei9321 Před měsícem

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

  • @10maruhachi12
    @10maruhachi12 Před 28 dny

    何をしているのか字幕を入れて欲しい

  • @tjitsewenselaar3819
    @tjitsewenselaar3819 Před měsícem

    Where are als they car restoration video’s?

  • @dustinwilson7954
    @dustinwilson7954 Před 26 dny

    One.

  • @user-qe1xl9fl1t
    @user-qe1xl9fl1t Před měsícem

    Краска?

  • @scardera
    @scardera Před 28 dny +1

    Strip it and paint it basically… 😑

  • @friendlyfripptit2228
    @friendlyfripptit2228 Před 29 dny

    I don't get why ppl hate on the guy, maybe this is just his hobby. The fake ambient I do agree makes the vid less watchable tho

  • @patriklindholm7576
    @patriklindholm7576 Před 14 dny

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

  • @ricardovieira5100
    @ricardovieira5100 Před 27 dny +1

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

    • @LowMileageChannel
      @LowMileageChannel  Před 26 dny +1

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

    • @ricardovieira5100
      @ricardovieira5100 Před 26 dny

      @@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 Před měsícem +1

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

    • @lukerussell2990
      @lukerussell2990 Před 27 dny +1

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

  • @user-en3ed4hh8h
    @user-en3ed4hh8h Před měsícem

    Что за раствор используется , где можно его купить?

    • @LowMileageChannel
      @LowMileageChannel  Před měsícem +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.

    • @With_an_i.e.
      @With_an_i.e. Před 24 dny

      @@LowMileageChannelI’m interested!

  • @MrRadiodio
    @MrRadiodio Před 17 dny

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

  • @born2wrench
    @born2wrench Před 24 dny

    Still paint

  • @user-cl7wp4qs9p
    @user-cl7wp4qs9p Před měsícem

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

  • @yorkshireman7025
    @yorkshireman7025 Před 16 dny

    Snide video

  • @wiedzmin3050
    @wiedzmin3050 Před 27 dny

    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.

  • @SoftmanCZ
    @SoftmanCZ Před 20 dny

    Did he really put a body filler on a steel wheel? 😢😢😢

  • @Umberto.Goglia
    @Umberto.Goglia Před měsícem

    👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @user-cn6re9jr1t
    @user-cn6re9jr1t Před měsícem +1

    Nice resilt, but personally i hate chrome wheels , well done

  • @ScratchyBaws
    @ScratchyBaws Před 16 dny +1

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

  • @heniekp
    @heniekp Před 24 dny

    Daremna robota.

  • @ajwalou-nack2343
    @ajwalou-nack2343 Před 22 dny

    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 .

  • @Soviet_guy37su
    @Soviet_guy37su Před 29 dny

    На алюминий можно положить такой хром?

  • @walter9724
    @walter9724 Před 24 dny

    All that effort etc for a stock steel wheel 🙄

  • @on2glamis
    @on2glamis Před 20 dny

    Why didn’t you just had them powdered coated? What a waste of time

  • @joppejoppsson9604
    @joppejoppsson9604 Před měsícem

    Whats the recipie?

  • @Alittlelosthere
    @Alittlelosthere Před 27 dny

    Only three more to go.

  • @timgannon2993
    @timgannon2993 Před 29 dny +1

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

  • @tobiassommer2821
    @tobiassommer2821 Před měsícem +1

    Wtf are these annoying mechanic noises with reverb?

  • @211084130780
    @211084130780 Před měsícem

    Проще было керхером отбить эту ржу и так оставить.

  • @dac9500
    @dac9500 Před měsícem +76

    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 Před měsícem +13

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

    • @rovinmangal4675
      @rovinmangal4675 Před měsícem +11

      Its has to be true its on the internet 😅

    • @alexordonez6494
      @alexordonez6494 Před 23 dny

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

    • @user-hm2vs3zf1j
      @user-hm2vs3zf1j Před 11 dny +1

      Absolutely 100% BS

  • @garysgarage.2841
    @garysgarage.2841 Před měsícem +1

    Fake. There's no way you'll get that rust pitting out with just a wire wheel and some hand sanding. You swapped it for a better wheel is my bet.

    • @LowMileageChannel
      @LowMileageChannel  Před měsícem +1

      No fake is here, but you are right i used industrial sandblaster for some places of this wheel.