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2tone_xB
11-21-2005, 10:51 PM
Is this like a chrome paint or
is there other work that's needs to be done
in order to look chrome-ish?

help would be appreciate...especially
from you JLine junkies. haha.

thanks in advance.

http://www.importhookup.com/images/jline/6RL2.jpg

http://driftunit.com/photos/jline/green_bling7_JLine.jpg

http://www.jlinewheels.com/images/topgraphic/4.jpg

RTon20s
11-21-2005, 11:40 PM
That is called anodizing. It isn't actually a paint. It is an electrolytic oxidation process similar to chroming, but it is used specifically for aluminum. It can be done in just about any color.

You may also be able to find powder coaters who can achieve similar looks. The cost difference would probably be minimal though. Those powder coaters that can achieve those looks charge a premium to do so.

fsr20det
11-22-2005, 08:51 AM
if you start with a chrome or polished base they have translucent powder coat that will make it look like its anodized.

2tone_xB
11-23-2005, 07:52 PM
thanks for the info guys.
good stuff.