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Are those the "PVD" chrome coated ? Ford has a lawsuit against that powder coating on their rims..
PVD doesn’t tell you much in the context of car parts. It’s a marketing term derived from part of the the process to get the finish they’re talking about.
PVD is Physical Vapor Deposition, where various metals are vaporized and condense on the part to make it shiny. I have some “black chrome” wheels that were marketed as PVD. I think they started with black paint or powder coat, then vapor deposition of a shiny metal, probably aluminum, probably not chrome, then typically catalyzed automotive clearcoat or something similar. They are pretty corrosion resistant and hold up well when maintained like paint because, well, that’s what it is. Obviously BIG TROUBLE when someone tries to maintain it with chrome polish.
In Cleveland there’s a company that will refinish you alloy wheel with a process like that for about $1000 per 4.
Pic of my Foose Legends marketed as black chrome PVD:
PVD doesn’t tell you much in the context of car parts. It’s a marketing term derived from part of the the process to get the finish they’re talking about.
PVD is Physical Vapor Deposition, where various metals are vaporized and condense on the part to make it shiny. I have some “black chrome” wheels that were marketed as PVD. I think they started with black paint or powder coat, then vapor deposition of a shiny metal, probably aluminum, probably not chrome, then typically catalyzed automotive clearcoat or something similar. They are pretty corrosion resistant and hold up well when maintained like paint because, well, that’s what it is. Obviously BIG TROUBLE when someone tries to maintain it with chrome polish.
In Cleveland there’s a company that will refinish you alloy wheel with a process like that for about $1000 per 4.
Pic of my Foose Legends marketed as black chrome PVD:
they are Moon Equipment Salt Flat . From SoCal Speed shop, they closed in 2020, so you wouldn’t be seeing them anymore.
sad, I found SoCal wheel shop... and looks like there's a couple brands (American Racing being the big one) that still makes that style... but I couldn't find any in our bolt pattern... stupid 110
I've also been looking for ideas on what to put on my van (eventually), the local guys all want me to build a 70s street van (fender flares, lowered front, shag), but that's just not my style
The tires I mounted are 225/45/18. I did replace my struts with new KYB struts. Not using any spacers or longer studs..... but it is a very close fit around the strut area. The tires do not rub anywhere, even when turning full left or right.
The tires I mounted are 225/45/18. I did replace my struts with new KYB struts. Not using any spacers or longer studs..... but it is a very close fit around the strut area. The tires do not rub anywhere, even when turning full left or right.
Those look hot, ever think of lowering yer ride a bit to give it some less altitude ?
PVD doesn’t tell you much in the context of car parts. It’s a marketing term derived from part of the the process to get the finish they’re talking about.
PVD is Physical Vapor Deposition, where various metals are vaporized and condense on the part to make it shiny. I have some “black chrome” wheels that were marketed as PVD. I think they started with black paint or powder coat, then vapor deposition of a shiny metal, probably aluminum, probably not chrome, then typically catalyzed automotive clearcoat or something similar. They are pretty corrosion resistant and hold up well when maintained like paint because, well, that’s what it is. Obviously BIG TROUBLE when someone tries to maintain it with chrome polish.
In Cleveland there’s a company that will refinish you alloy wheel with a process like that for about $1000 per 4.
Pic of my Foose Legends marketed as black chrome PVD:
From what I've seen I will stay from PVD coated rims.. Guy across the hollow has them factory Ford on his uptown new Ford P/up. & the PVD is peeling.. Truck is big $$, but rims look cheap peeling.
