Dennis

Welcome to the 21st Century! It isn't nice, it isn't polite, it isn't anything positive. Way of the world I am afraid for most folk under 60. I have had many similar incidents and sadly perhaps I now expect such behaviour as the norm.

The problem I have previously encountered in painting over chrome is obtaining a decent key for the paint. By it's nature, chrome offers a hard surface finish - though clearly not a rust free one - but after 70 years I can forgive that. It is not simply a case of scuffing it with wire wool or a ...

The problem I have previously encountered in painting over chrome is obtaining a decent key for the paint. By it's nature, chrome offers a hard surface finish - though clearly not a rust free one - but after 70 years I can forgive that. It is not simply a case of scuffing it with wire wool or a ...

will_curry wrote: Wed Dec 10, 2025 3:55 pm I s the corrosion deep enough to have compromised the rim?

An inflated tyre puts quite a significant load on the rim without
the wheel even turning.

No - surface only.

The corrosion is much more than a couple of wee spots. It is quite severe on the rear rim - strangely perhaps only on the flat areas mentioned. I have previously prepared the area well, but the subsequent topcoat - and I have tried several - is a very poor match to the rest of the chrome. I believe ...

I should have mentioned the chrome paint was rubbish not only from a colour match perspective, but also from an adhesion one. I think if I painted the whole it would not be a good result - being a chrome plated substrate and even if it were keyed somewhat.

Yes stainless rims/powder coat would be ...

Folks

I have chrome rims fitted front and rear. The central convex section and the side of the rims are fine, but the flattish bits each side of the central section - around 15mm or so - are badly pitted. The chrome has come away and the metal underneath has corroded to a dark rust colour. I am in ...

and both have m/c engine at the rear, car steering/suspension, car-like controls etc. These similarities are not particularly common surely?

Roger - Indeed. I was thinking of updating the concept! A low cost Grinnall Scorpion with enhanced weather protection perhaps

That looks fantastic. I have often thought there is a market for a such a machine, perhaps shortening and streamlining the front and improving the weather protection and seat a little. Perfect for the urban commute.....