Gum Wrapping
05-27-12, 03:33 PM
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Gum Wrapping
Hey just perusing this subforum. I did something a long time ago and thought I'd share the idea though I'm not sure if it's anything new to you all. Now if you can still get your hands on the old wrigleys wrappers with the wax papr inside and aluminum outside you can carefully separate the two pieces and the adhesive will remain on the aluminum. If anyone is inclined they could "chrome plate" a whole bike frame with this wrapper material. Drawback is it scratches easily but is really does look amazing. I only did with with a computer mouse and it took a long time but if someone wants to do it I'd love to see the final product.
05-30-12, 04:37 PM
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You might want to check out Bare Metal Foil, that is used by model car enthusiasts.
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Hey just perusing this subforum. I did something a long time ago and thought I'd share the idea though I'm not sure if it's anything new to you all. Now if you can still get your hands on the old wrigleys wrappers with the wax papr inside and aluminum outside you can carefully separate the two pieces and the adhesive will remain on the aluminum. If anyone is inclined they could "chrome plate" a whole bike frame with this wrapper material. Drawback is it scratches easily but is really does look amazing. I only did with with a computer mouse and it took a long time but if someone wants to do it I'd love to see the final product.
06-02-12, 01:36 PM
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hardware store might have some foil `duct tape`, to achieve the same effect ? !
06-04-12, 10:18 AM
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heeey....dont you dare ! this is exactly the right forum for weird and wacky ideas....it is `alt bikes` !!!
06-13-12, 05:22 PM
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I'm one step ahead of you. I bought TWO Rolls of Aluminum-inized Gift Wrap and wrapped my Pannier Set in it. The gift wrap was $4.99 a roll, 15 square feet per roll, and I just had enough.
But IIRC, there is a Dollar Store downtown, that sell Foil-on-paper sandwich wrap, in rolls that say 'Reynolds" , the kind they use at a sandwich shop or Delicatesen .
This is only temporary, and I am thinking of changing it soon. I have bought another roll of gift wrap, solid red, 40 square feet, cost $4.99.
But look for the Reynolds brand. Not exactly 531... I think it may say "Commercial Grade" on the box.
06-13-12, 09:47 PM
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"He who serves all, best serves himself" Jack London
Originally Posted by Bjforrestal
I don't care if you are on a unicycle, as long as you're not using a motor to get places you get props from me. We're here to support each other. Share ideas, and motivate one another to actually keep doing it.
