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15 Nov 2012 11:03 #558463 by ramtough_63
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sinbce I am at a month without a cigarrette I am gonna start chroming small stuff front hub or valve cover? fo my first?

every month without a smoke small part gets chromed or bought not ready to redo wheel yet but will need the part if I stay that direction

what would you do??

I'm well over 40 still love chrome rather have chromed than painted (on most stuff)
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15 Nov 2012 12:32 #558471 by wireman
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Just remember browns plating for the aluminumparts,its very hard to get anything to stick to aluminum but Ive had good luck with them.
For steel parts just about any decent shop will do. B)
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15 Nov 2012 21:00 #558532 by racer54
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Doesn't really matter what is first...everything has to be chromed! :P Start on the motor parts and work your way out...
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15 Nov 2012 21:17 #558541 by ramtough_63
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racer54 wrote: Doesn't really matter what is first...everything has to be chromed! :P Start on the motor parts and work your way out...


Thats what i'm talking about a man with a plan!!
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15 Nov 2012 22:45 #558564 by lushbaugh
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the tank.... then coors light decals or similar theme
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15 Nov 2012 22:48 #558565 by lushbaugh
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also congrats if i go that long without a smoke heads would roll lol
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15 Nov 2012 23:59 #558581 by ramtough_63
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thanks i have been heavily medicated
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16 Nov 2012 09:38 #558616 by o.c.f.rider
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Just know that when you chrome aluminum parts, it's not a question of IF they're going to peel, but WHEN. It's only a matter of time before you come to sorely regret chroming your aluminum alloy bits and pieces.

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16 Nov 2012 10:54 #558620 by wireman
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Yes polished aluminum is definately better looking than plated aluminum,but you need to maintain it though B)
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16 Nov 2012 13:20 #558638 by jeff12345
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B.S. MADISON CUSTOM POLISHING N PLATING DID MY Z1-R TC STUFF OVER 30 YRS AGO STILL LOOKS NEW
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16 Nov 2012 14:00 #558643 by o.c.f.rider
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jeff12345 wrote: B.S. MADISON CUSTOM POLISHING N PLATING DID MY Z1-R TC STUFF OVER 30 YRS AGO STILL LOOKS NEW

You got lucky!
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16 Nov 2012 15:24 #558657 by mark1122
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Just thinking out loud hear RAM. since chrome isn’t guaranteed to stick, long term. I have chrome parts, some r peeling some r not.
what about using the chrome paint that u used on your tank?????
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