Re-bond chrome wheel cladding?

89Rustang · 05-24-2011, 08:07 PM

Is it possible? Has anyone tried? I'm not sure how you would hold it tight while it cures, may a bunch of clamps? My Limited's rims are starting to look like poop.

lounge lizard · 05-24-2011, 08:42 PM

any pictures of what you are talking about??

maybe J-B weld and some tape?

spread a thin layer of J-B weld on the part and then tape it in place on the rim tightly and let it sit for twenty four hours it should be good to go!

89Rustang · 05-25-2011, 08:10 AM

I'll try to snap some pics later. It is a common issue with these rims. I really don't want to buy new rims if I don't have to. I am afraid of road grime etc building up behind the cladding.

EX-SV · 06-15-2011, 11:10 AM

What's the common issue with the chrome-cladded wheels? Does the cover tend to separate from the wheel?

89Rustang · 06-20-2011, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EX-SV

What's the common issue with the chrome-cladded wheels? Does the cover tend to separate from the wheel?

Yes. I may just get some new rims.

**Turdle** · 10-23-2011, 10:39 AM

These wheels?

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...87#post2832687

Bonded?

89Rustang · 10-23-2011, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turdle

These wheels?

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...87#post2832687

Bonded?

No, but those are bonded by the looks.

Ziggy75 · 02-16-2013, 10:38 AM

Hate to bring up an old post but I found my chrome rim is doing the same thing. It's missing the center cap but after realizing that its separating maybe the center cap is laying down inside holding it outward. We're you able to fix yours and what did you use?

03WIExplorerLtd · 03-04-2013, 07:21 PM

I tried some type of "epoxy" and I didn't get the peeling part to stick to the wheel. Maybe another glue would work, but I have had no luck.
My wheels look good 10 feet away, up close, terrible.

05-24-2011, 08:07 PM	#1
89Rustang Wannabe Elite Explorer 04 explorer 4.6 Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 15 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Re-bond chrome wheel cladding? Is it possible? Has anyone tried? I'm not sure how you would hold it tight while it cures, may a bunch of clamps? My Limited's rims are starting to look like poop. __________________ 2004 Ford Explorer 4.6 Limited

05-24-2011, 08:42 PM	#2
lounge lizard Wannabe Elite Explorer Eastern PA 1997 xlt awd Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 798 Vehicle Specs	any pictures of what you are talking about?? maybe J-B weld and some tape? spread a thin layer of J-B weld on the part and then tape it in place on the rim tightly and let it sit for twenty four hours it should be good to go! __________________ lifting the world one truck at a time!

05-25-2011, 08:10 AM	#3
89Rustang Wannabe Elite Explorer 04 explorer 4.6 Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 15 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I'll try to snap some pics later. It is a common issue with these rims. I really don't want to buy new rims if I don't have to. I am afraid of road grime etc building up behind the cladding. __________________ 2004 Ford Explorer 4.6 Limited

06-15-2011, 11:10 AM	#4
EX-SV Wannabe Elite Explorer northern California owned a 07 EBV8 4x4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 664 Vehicle Specs	What's the common issue with the chrome-cladded wheels? Does the cover tend to separate from the wheel? __________________ S. previously owned a 07 X EB -->13 CX-5 07 IS350 08 C300

10-23-2011, 10:39 AM	#6
Turdle Old and in the way Humboldt, Kansas 2000 Mounty Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 23,742 Vehicle Specs	These wheels? http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...87#post2832687 Bonded? __________________ Jon 2000 Mountaineer Turdle-gone Vitamin D Wagon Sold also

02-16-2013, 10:38 AM	#8
Ziggy75 Wannabe Elite Explorer Reed City - Michigan 2006 Explorer Limited 4.6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 35 Vehicle Specs	Hate to bring up an old post but I found my chrome rim is doing the same thing. It's missing the center cap but after realizing that its separating maybe the center cap is laying down inside holding it outward. We're you able to fix yours and what did you use? __________________ 2006 Explorer Limited 4.6 Birch Silver

03-04-2013, 07:21 PM	#9
03WIExplorerLtd Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 61 Vehicle Specs	I tried some type of "epoxy" and I didn't get the peeling part to stick to the wheel. Maybe another glue would work, but I have had no luck. My wheels look good 10 feet away, up close, terrible.