What to do with peeling chrome???
04-26-07 | 10:00 AM
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Shin Banger
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From: Portland, Or
Bikes: 1956 Steyr Touriste de Luxe, 1983 Torker 280x, 89 Merlin MTB, 1983 Peugeot UE-8, 59 Schwinn Balloon, Diamond Back Sorrento, 1987 Gitane Victoire, 1984 Schwinn World Sport
What to do with peeling chrome???
Ok, I know this bike probably isnt the norm in the C&V forum, but the question pertains more to this forum than the BMX forum.
I scored this 1987 Mongoose Decade Pro, its all original except for tires. Its got a dual freewheel for fixed or freewheel riding. Overall it’s in great shape, except the chrome on the drive side seat stay. What are my options here? The frame is 100% chromed, the pink is painted over chrome. The pink paint is in fantastic shape. Is it possible to re-chrome only a portion of a frame? I would guess no. Any options here????
BTW, this bike makes me feel just like a kid again, I was sooooo into BMX in this era. I think I bought it mostly out of nostalgia.
I scored this 1987 Mongoose Decade Pro, its all original except for tires. Its got a dual freewheel for fixed or freewheel riding. Overall it’s in great shape, except the chrome on the drive side seat stay. What are my options here? The frame is 100% chromed, the pink is painted over chrome. The pink paint is in fantastic shape. Is it possible to re-chrome only a portion of a frame? I would guess no. Any options here????
BTW, this bike makes me feel just like a kid again, I was sooooo into BMX in this era. I think I bought it mostly out of nostalgia.
04-26-07 | 10:30 AM
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Sweet bike. Remove the rust with oxalic acid and remove the flaking chrome with a brass brush (it won't scratch the remaining chrome).
To use a commercial rechroming place, they will have to strip the whole bike as you thought otherwise they would contaminate their plating tanks.
Get the Copy Chrome Plating Kit from here:
https://www.caswellplating.com/kits/plugnplate.htm
I have never used it personally but I have heard it does a decent job. And for $35, you won't be out a lot if it fails. Please post your results.
To use a commercial rechroming place, they will have to strip the whole bike as you thought otherwise they would contaminate their plating tanks.
Get the Copy Chrome Plating Kit from here:
https://www.caswellplating.com/kits/plugnplate.htm
I have never used it personally but I have heard it does a decent job. And for $35, you won't be out a lot if it fails. Please post your results.
04-26-07 | 11:13 AM
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Shin Banger
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From: Portland, Or
Bikes: 1956 Steyr Touriste de Luxe, 1983 Torker 280x, 89 Merlin MTB, 1983 Peugeot UE-8, 59 Schwinn Balloon, Diamond Back Sorrento, 1987 Gitane Victoire, 1984 Schwinn World Sport
Originally Posted by iab
Get the Copy Chrome Plating Kit from here:
https://www.caswellplating.com/kits/plugnplate.htm
I have never used it personally but I have heard it does a decent job. And for $35, you won't be out a lot if it fails. Please post your results.
https://www.caswellplating.com/kits/plugnplate.htm
I have never used it personally but I have heard it does a decent job. And for $35, you won't be out a lot if it fails. Please post your results.
I will definatley post pics if I try this!! Thanks!
