2019年7月23日 · The way to truly thin coatings, ones that are sometimes only a few atoms thick, is physical vapor deposition, or PVD, a technique where a substance is transformed into a vapor and...

2020年6月17日 · So that led me to do some trial and error /research on a DIY fix and I think I have come up with one that is pretty good given that the other options are look at them being chipped up or buy new wheels. There is a company called Molotow that makes a pen called liquid chrome, mainly used for hobbyists on models and what not.

2018年4月20日 · Covers DIY techniques for everything from mirror grinding, vacuum deposition, precision motion. DIY since most scientific instruments weren't available commercially and many were cutting edge state of the art in 1938! Building a diffusion pump is possible and evidently there are some posted on the web.

2017年7月24日 · I've studied the process of PVD chrome ( http://americanpvd.com/pvd-chrome/) I believe a similar and cost effective alternative can be produced at home/garage on a budget, using a basic powder coating setup.

2021年9月1日 · Our custom PVD Chrome ™ finishes for original equipment (OE) factory wheels are incredibly easy and inexpensive to clean and maintain. In fact, all you need is soap, water and a soft car wash cloth or sponge to clean them.

We take you step by step from the sandblasting, prepping, powder coating, and PVD coating process. With 1 base layer of bla...more. I head to Union Rim with John to restore my beat-up,...

2021年4月19日 · PVD Chrome is a powder coated chrome process and has a slight orange peel look to them. PVD Chrome will not pit, peel or corrode like true plated chrome wheels. PVD Chrome is much easier to maintain.

2012年1月2日 · Anyone have any reviews on the new PVD chrome coatings vs the good old fashioned hardcoat chrome! The non-peeling is a + but how about the shine? scratch resistance etc? Thanks!

PVD weighs about the same as powder-coated finishes, making it considerably lighter than triple-plated chrome. Maintenance-wise, PVD chrome wheels are practically the same as painted or clear-coated wheels, so most commercially-available car soaps will do.

2022年9月13日 · There's no fixing, it's chromed plastic. Accept it and move on or buy a new rim. I unfortunately made that cardinal mistake of taking a u-turn that I couldn’t make. It was dark and I didn’t realize the curb was about 10 inches high.