Why are all hub motors black or sometimes silver?

[ScooterBronson]

I would like my wheel chromed out. just saying. So i have to remove the black paint, polish aluminum, chrome spokes and find a chrome rim. Will jasco paint remover do it?

 

["A"]

Chrome plating likely to trap the heat within the hub motor, make it less efficient, more prone to failure.

 

[Hoggdoc]

Chrome plating likely to trap the heat within the hub motor, make it less efficient, more prone to failure.

Exactly!

 

[ScooterBronson]

How about polishing the aluminum?

 

[Hoggdoc]

How about polishing the aluminum?

That should be ok but think black still disapates heat better.