Originally Posted by
jet sanchEz
Hi, I have an old Ciocc from the early '80s and plan to restore it as best I can. I am very intrigued by the idea of chroming the frame and then painting it but I thought I better ask you guys how to go about doing this. Some questions come to mind:
Are there different types of chrome?
If so, what type do I use for a bicycle?
I'd like to keep the details as nice as possible, particularly the "Ciocc" embossed on the top of the rear stays; is chrome going to ruin these details due to it's thickness?
That is all I can think of for now, thanks for any help any one can provide
See here:
http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...arts-home.html
However, electroplating an entire frame would be a lot of work and (as others have mentioned) you have to take care of hydrogen embrittlement.
I intent to electroplate the stays, lugs and forks of a 1950's Hetchins frame later this year, but I will put down a copper strike layer first. This will ensure good adhesion.