Spray chrome
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Topic: Spray chrome
Posted By: DSeries4
Subject: Spray chrome
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2022 at 9:18am
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Has anyone tried having this done rather than chrome plating? The chrome pieces on the B110 I am restoring are covered in surface rust, so I have been leaning towards spray chrome as a more affordable alternative. However I have heard that it can flake off pretty easily and does not have the same mirror finish as chrome plating. What are your experiences? Many thanks!
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Posted By: SteveM C/IL
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2022 at 9:28am
| Polish and wax would be better than fake chrome. You know the only real answer i$ to get it rechromed |
Posted By: plummerscarin
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2022 at 10:04am
X2. I think spray chrome is just extra bright silver paint. Having said that, I cleaned up the chrome stadium light bar on the 7045. The corrosion was worse on the top side so after cleaning, polish and wax, I sprayed the top side with the "chrome" feathering to the real chrome. Looks good from the ground |
SteveM C/IL wrote:Posted By: dee_veloper
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2022 at 1:46pm
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If it isn't too terribly rusted, you can polish it up with light oil and 1500 grit sandpaper. I did that on my B110 and it turned out very nice. ------------- Don't confuse my personality with my attitude. My personality is who I am. My attitude depends on who you are. |
Posted By: PaulB
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2022 at 3:29pm
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I've seen many things done with a "chrome" powdercoat. Like all powdercoat, it looks good to begin with and over time if it gets chipped or has a defect anywhere it will flake off. With most anything there is no substitute for doing a job right. ------------- If it was fun to pull in LOW gear, I could have a John Deere. Real pullers don't have speed limits. If you can't make it GO... make it SHINY |
Posted By: jaybmiller
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2022 at 4:01pm
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Have you checked local motorcycle places for chroming ? Real stuff is 'triple plated' , copper-nickel-chrome.... $$$ Prep is 99.44% of the job. Rest is 'easy'.... ------------- 3 D-14s,A-C forklift, B-112 Kubota BX23S lil' TOOT( The Other Orange Tractor) Never burn your bridges, unless you can walk on water |
Posted By: DSeries4
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2022 at 7:58pm
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It would take a ton of work to get any shine out of this grille. The
support for the arm rests is worse. Thinking about it over the day,
re-chroming would be the way to go. Could also get the D21 grille
polished at the same time! 
------------- '49 G, '54 WD45, '55 CA, '56 WD45D, '57 WD45, '58 D14, '59 D14, '60 D14, '61 D15D, '66 D15II, '66 D21II, '67 D17IV, '67 D17IVD, '67 190XTD, '73 620, '76 185, '77 175, '84 8030, '85 6080 |