Andy GSi
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what steps, and materials do i need to chrome stuff, like rocker cover, spark plug cover etc? do u sand it down, then spray chome stuff 
PLUS how much would all materials cost?
[Edited on 04-05-2005 by andysri]
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chumbly_warner
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Strip it
Polish
Copper
Polish
Nickel
Chrome
Mop
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Andy GSi
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and that in detail ? want to know how to do it?
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Sims
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i was thinking of doing the same to my engine bay but wasn't to sure if it was hard to do or easier just to buy chrome parts.
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Andy GSi
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^^ i was looking on ebay, and pll are selling chrome, also exchange for there old ones, so they can chrome and sell on....sounds like an easy buisness if ya knew what u were doing! oh yeah 'Sims' like ur avatar BTW 
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chumbly_warner
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Well to get realt chrome, u need to electro plate them. Something you wont beable to do your self.
You could just polish to a shine. Or pay some1 to do the chroming for you.
Spray chrome stuff will go dull or flake off.
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Sims
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quote:
oh yeah 'Sims' like ur avatar BTW
yeah i like yours too mate. Did notice ares were both similar but your discs are a bit bigger than mine. Dare Motorsport boys  wish i could get v1s or v4s on my paxo.
Does sound hard work this chroming stuff, thought it would be something i could do on a saturday/sunday
[Edited on 04-05-2005 by Sims]
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chumbly_warner
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No my Grandad owns his own company, hes been in buisness for over 40 years, it is a very messy job and you have to know what u r doing to get goo results.
e.g.
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bradfincham
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Chrome bits yourself
Andy unless you own a nickel and electro plating business you wont be able to.
Its much easier to give to someone reliable who wil possibly spend a few hours striping your rocker cover, plating etc and getting perfect with no imperfections.
Its not easy to get it 100% perfect without pitting and it 100% smooth finish!
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Icy
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mirror polish would be cheaper
i got a frost polishin kit for around £40
then get some auto bol (forgot the name)
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chumbly_warner
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quote:
Originally posted by bradfincham
Its much easier to give to someone reliable
kelvin@minichrome.co.uk
He did the chroming on Claire Richardson's Brakes and also did my breaks.
For more information on the company go to http://www.minichrome.co.uk
Ashley
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JKGSI
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yeah but u can only polish alloy, if u polish steal it will rust
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Andy GSi
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quote:
Originally posted by bradfincham
Chrome bits yourself
Andy unless you own a nickel and electro plating business you wont be able to.
Its much easier to give to someone reliable who wil possibly spend a few hours striping your rocker cover, plating etc and getting perfect with no imperfections.
Its not easy to get it 100% perfect without pitting and it 100% smooth finish!
oh well, best leave it to professionals hey just didnt know what were the processes of making chrome stuff, but it seems hard!
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bradfincham
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If your want your cover shiny like mine then buy a polisher, or bench polisher and take about 5 hours and you will get it like mine!!
Its the easiest way, chrome rocker cover is about £80 exchange
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ed
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You don't DIY electroplating, unless you want to invest thousands in specialist equipment.
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