A couple of months ago I received my '54 Humber "kit" from Roll-Monroe-Co. When I unpacked the contents of the box, I noticed that the the front wheel would need a bit of work. Upon closer examination, I saw that the chrome on the sides of the rim was actually gone in quite a few areas. I did some thinking on how I could restore the rim,and after seeing a photo of a Pashley GUV'NOR with black rims, I thought that would be a good way to go.

The question is, how do I go about doing this? What is the best way to strip off the chrome? Do I need to totally strip the rim or just where the chrome is flacking off? Do I then take an abrasive to the chrome so the paint can grip properly or use a self etching primer? What type of paint would be the best for this application to with stand the friction caused by the brake pads?

Ok, looking for opinions, suggestions, personal experiences. I'm not interested in going with alloy rims at this time.

Gary