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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: southern andy on March 03, 2008, 03:45 PM

Title: Rechroming/powder coating process ????
Post by: southern andy on March 03, 2008, 03:45 PM

Few questions about it.

I recently purchased a late 80's BMX that may require a little bit of work to the frame and forks. Will know for sure when the said bike arrives but i'm just putting the feelers out for now.

At the moment it is chrome but there are 3 or 4 bits on the frame that have worn away. There is no rust or no flaking of the chrome.

What are my options obviously trying to keep this as cheap as possible ??????

Can the chrome be touched up ??
Can the chrome be removed and rechromed ??
or can the chromed be removed and the F+F be powder coated ???

I think i prefer option 3 with the F+F being done in a nice sort of white colour.

You guys have had this done loads of times so which option would you go for and what sort of price would i be expected to pay??

Cheers for any help.

Title: Re: Rechroming/powder coating process ????
Post by: lazychubs on March 03, 2008, 04:03 PM

if chrome isnt flaking or rusty then ya can powder straight over it mate

Title: Re: Rechroming/powder coating process ????
Post by: Mattdub on March 03, 2008, 04:09 PM

Hi Andy ,

Just moved this into Tech & Resto  ;)

Matt

Title: Re: Rechroming/powder coating process ????
Post by: southern andy on March 03, 2008, 04:15 PM

No worries Matt, didn't know if anyone ever comes in here though ??



Does a powder coat take to chrome then, i heard it didn't. Thats what a powder coater i phoned up said ???

Title: Re: Rechroming/powder coating process ????
Post by: lazychubs on March 03, 2008, 04:17 PM

i was told no it doesnt aswell
but superbike dan said it does lol
best pm him and he will deffo say yae or nae

Title: Re: Rechroming/powder coating process ????
Post by: virtualmeuk on March 03, 2008, 04:24 PM

Dans your man :daumenhoch:

He is the expert on Powder coating. Has done some awsome jobs. Have a look on here for some of his examples.

Title: Re: Rechroming/powder coating process ????
Post by: southern andy on March 03, 2008, 04:29 PM

Cheers guys, i've PMed him. :daumenhoch:


Who makes replacement stickers,.?????     There are some spare ones in black and white to go on but i might get some done in Blue and white.

Title: Re: Rechroming/powder coating process ????
Post by: virtualmeuk on March 03, 2008, 04:31 PM

Dels your man :daumenhoch: or if he cant do em (Which i doubt very much!) cbrgil

Del - http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1213 (http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1213)

cbrgil - http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=214 (http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=214)

 :daumenhoch:

Both of them are top blokes who do quality work