Well, there is some conflicting information on their site: it states several times that you can't plate over chrome (not just chrome on chrome, but any other metal over chrome) but then I also read that one of the intended uses for the Plug N' Plate process (the one I used) is to fix scratches etc. on chromed surfaces like car fenders. Not sure how that would be applicable...
Long story short, I don't know and probably will have to try one day. On the other hand, taking off the old chrome isn't that hard…
I sanded down my chain stay (220, 300, 600 and finally steel wool) in less than 1h. Polishing with a cotton wheel in the drill to get it to mirror polish finish added another 30 min.
Not too bad giving the result and rewarding feel
Originally Posted by
jonwvara
...Would it be possible to re-chrome just part of a larger chromed area--for example, a brazed-on derailleur hanger? It seems like you'd have to strip the entire chainstay and seatstay and rechrome the whole thing….
Nope, look up their Plug N' Plate products…
Here's a link to Caswell's complete kit with an instructional video half way down.
Originally Posted by
jonwvara
...And wouldn't you need a substantial dip tank to do that? I'm also a little uneasy about the toxicity of the material...
BTW, I am working on setting up a blog with all the steps including the overall restoration progress of my De Rosa.
Once done I will post a thread with a link.
Cheers,
GS