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NEED HELP ON CHROME PLATING

2004

HELLO FRIENDS

I AM RESTORING A 1961 ARIEL SPORTS ARROW BIKE I WANT TO DO THE FULL RESTORATION MY SELF. I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO GET STARTED IN CHROME PLATING ANYONE GOT TIME TO GUIDE ME.

THANKS,

JOHN
HOBBYIST - PORTADOWN, CO-ARMAGH, N. IRELAND

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First of two simultaneous responses --

It is a nice thought, but not practical. Chrome is an environmental hazard, nasty stuff to be around, hard on clothes and the body, and at times very picky. For your intended use, it requires at least a double nickel pre-plate and would require a copper pre-plate if you want a highly buffed surface. All of this costs money to set up. Disposal costs even more. The local environmental folks will be all over you on a regular basis. Lastly, the information you need fills an entire book. Check one out of a library, as they are not cheap and you probably will give up this idea after you have read the book and done a cost benefit analysis.

James Watts
- Navarre, Florida
2004

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Second of two simultaneous responses --

Dear John!

Chrome plating is too dangerous for do it yourself work! Try to find nearest electroplater!

Goran Budija
- Cerovski vrh Croatia
2004

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August 24, 2010

John ,

Did you ever take this any further ?

David Greer
hobby - Larne, Ireland

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August 24, 2010

Hi, David.

Our FAQ, "Introduction to Chrome Plating" will be a start. Good luck.

Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey

Many thanks for the link, very useful indeed .
Cheers David

David Greer
- Larne, Ireland
October 5, 2010