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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: oldgit1 on May 14, 2007, 08:55 PM

Title: resto in progress
Post by: oldgit1 on May 14, 2007, 08:55 PM

Getting on with preping my robinson frame for powder coating and think im nearly there but have a few questions before sending it off.
       1.on parts of the frame the chrome has come away will this show up when powder coated
       2.How far do u go with the sanding b4 its ready to paint
Think these pictures will show how far ive got,An(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/t73/oldtimer3/DSCF0930.jpg)y tips will be gratefully accepted.Cheers :daumenhoch:[IM(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/t73/oldtimer3/DSCF0931.jpg)G]http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t73/oldtimer3/DSCF0932.jpg[/IMG]

Title: Re: resto in progress
Post by: lazychubs on May 14, 2007, 10:55 PM

weres superbike dan when ya need him

Title: Re: resto in progress
Post by: MartyC on May 15, 2007, 08:56 AM

To get a really good finish you might want to take it along to chrome platers and have them remove the chrome for you.  I don't think it would be that expensive and would certainly give you an excellent base for a powder coat over the top.  If not, you will need to rub down the flakey bits and get a very smooth transition from bare metal to chrome otherwise you will see it under the powder coat.

Title: Re: resto in progress
Post by: superbikedan on May 15, 2007, 05:40 PM

when you say come away,  can you peel it of,  if so it's no good :(

powder over chrome is fine as long as its surface rust  and no peeling

the only way to get the job right is heavy sandblast or having the chrome reversed ;)

Title: Re: resto in progress
Post by: lazychubs on May 15, 2007, 11:05 PM

mine cost £15 to have chrome removed but took 4 weeks

Title: Re: resto in progress
Post by: Nosnod on May 16, 2007, 10:32 PM

Just get the powdercoaters to sandblast it before. I have had 2 chrome frames painted this way with no problems at all  :daumenhoch: