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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: theRuler on August 08, 2005, 10:04 AM

Title: chrome plating. i know nothing.
Post by: theRuler on August 08, 2005, 10:04 AM

i got some bits and bobs that need a re-chroming. bars, stem, seatpost etc.

is it expensive to get done? anybody have a good tip for where i can get it done?
is there any preparation i can do, in order to reduce the cost?

Title: Re: chrome plating. i know nothing.
Post by: lazychubs on August 08, 2005, 10:10 AM

well u need the chrome stripped off and the metal highly polished to get the best results
try yellow pages for chromers close to you .theres a few down this way in essex but most dont touch frames for some reason.

Title: Re: chrome plating. i know nothing.
Post by: theRuler on August 08, 2005, 10:20 AM

so the metal has to be polished for the chrome plate to stick?

is there a good way to remove flakey chrome plate, or am i looking at a big tub of elbow grease?

Title: Re: chrome plating. i know nothing.
Post by: lazychubs on August 08, 2005, 10:30 AM

prob sand it off .and the better the prepared metal .the end result is better
cos they will charge for polishing

Title: Re: chrome plating. i know nothing.
Post by: Stodgy on August 08, 2005, 10:59 AM

Speak to Biagio at Vert-ego - he'll be able to sort them for ya!

http://www.vert-ego.com/restoration.htm

Title: Re: chrome plating. i know nothing.
Post by: theRuler on August 08, 2005, 11:16 AM

thanks stodgy and chubs