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reyn:
Hi
I've got a chromed frame, forks and bars but the chrome is scratched / in poor condition. Is this a suitable candidate for painting or powdercoating?

What do I need to do to the frame to paint/powder? Is it necessary to have the chrome removed for both paint/powder, I take it this is best done by a chromers who reverse the process?

How much does it cost as a guide to paint powder?

Any info always helpful :daumenhoch:

meticulous:
if you want it powdered then just take it to them, they should be able to shot blast the chrome off, this course finish is what it is needed to get the powder to key to the frame, otherwise it could flake off in chunks,paint is not as tuff and could be scratched much easier, but again you would have to get the chrome off first  :daumenhoch:

Guttee:
Get it rechromed you tight wad.

bigtimerob:
a good paint finish will be 100 times better than powder, however it will be a lot dearer too. Powder- frame and forks=£20-£30.. Painted-anything up to £100

hunterdubber:

--- Quote from: carcosmet on February 26, 2008, 07:51 AM ---if you want it powdered then just take it to them, they should be able to shot blast the chrome off, this course finish is what it is needed to get the powder to key to the frame, otherwise it could flake off in chunks,paint is not as tuff and could be scratched much easier

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Not true,
 if your chrome was not rusty and no pitting its perfect to powdercoat no need to blast

It doesnt need to be coarse at all
It's been mentioned a few times on here before  ;)

If you're going to paint it make sure you use etch primer as a base coat, (prior to degreasing )
 not just a normal base primer  :daumenhoch:

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