C(h)romovelato
05-08-18, 08:06 AM
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C(h)romovelato
Does anyone know the actual process? Simply laying a tinted clear on chrome?
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According to this, it is copper lacquer over chrome. (Pretty pics, too.)
ITALIAN CYCLING JOURNAL: Wilier Triestina "Gioiello Ramato"
ITALIAN CYCLING JOURNAL: Wilier Triestina "Gioiello Ramato"
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I don't know the exact particulars, but I'm pretty sure it's a tinted laquer they use. What makes it difficult is how even it must be sprayed - any overlap means darker areas or streaks.
Also, you can't use a decent primer, so adhesion to the underlying chrome is kind of iffy. That's why most old chromovelato finishes have all kinds of chips or even whole missing patches where it peeled off.
Also, you can't use a decent primer, so adhesion to the underlying chrome is kind of iffy. That's why most old chromovelato finishes have all kinds of chips or even whole missing patches where it peeled off.
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It looks really nice on bikes but the finish tend to be very fragile and does not stand up as well as regular paint finishes. People would still pay big money for such if it is in close to perfect condition.
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It can also be done over silver paint, which was the process used by Legnano. It largely resolves the adhesion issues but the lustre and apparent depth of the finish isn't the same.
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Not sure of the reasons behind your question (if any), but if it is "should I get one?", my answer would be "yes, you should". The cromovelato finish is really spectacularly pretty, IMO:
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