De-chroming issues - Halo effect

[djmatio]

Hello,

Do anyone of you have a de-chromed car (holes filled) with a paint job over 3 years old? I'm looking for information on the halo effect that filled holes seem to display after a period of time. Anyone have pictures or what a great paint job will look like in 5 years?

My understanding is that the halo effect is quite common with filled holes (welded up) and there is nothing I can do. If i want to de-chrome my car I wil have to live with this fact. I'm interested in seeing a vw that has ben de-chromed and has an older paint job so I can see for myself what the effects are.

For those of you that don't know, the halo effect is because the metal around the hole has been molecularly changed by the heat of welding, and over time (years) the expanding and contracting of the paint and metal (due to weather/sun) will cause all welded holes to become noticeable with a line around the circumference. Almost like it has sunken in somewhat.

thanks