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DSeries4 
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 Topic: Spray chrome
Posted: 29 Jan 2022 at 9:18am |
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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SteveM C/IL
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Posted: 29 Jan 2022 at 9:28am |
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Polish and wax would be better than fake chrome. You know the only real answer i$ to get it rechromed
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plummerscarin
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Posted: 29 Jan 2022 at 10:04am |
 SteveM C/IL wrote:
Polish and wax would be better than fake chrome. You know the only real answer i$ to get it rechromed |
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
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dee_veloper
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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.
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PaulB
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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.
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jaybmiller
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Posted: 29 Jan 2022 at 4:01pm |
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'....
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Posted: 29 Jan 2022 at 7:58pm |
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!
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