Chrome on the frame

[FLIP FLOP]

I am getting an old track frame powder coated, but the back of the
frame (extending about 5 inches up from the drop outs) is chromed and
the powder coating place reckons they can't paint over it. Is there
any easy way of getting it off?

[Slim]

I don't think chroming is reversible but I'm no expert.

But chromed ends look beautiful!! Don't do it!! Or else, chrome the
whole thing

[FLIP FLOP]

I agree, but

a) the old chrome is rusty
b) chroming the whole frame would be out of my budget! I am going to
get the front fork done though.

I'm just going to have to get it powdered over, and see what it looks
like I think.

*crosses fingers*

thanks for the reply btw

[FLIP FLOP]

OK I'm going to go for enamel. Anyone got an idea what to search for
on google, or even better, can recommend a painter in the south
Auckland area!?

[martinv]

On Apr 30, 5:28 pm, FLIP FLOP <timpi...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> OK I'm going to go for enamel. Anyone got an idea what to search for
> on google, or even better, can recommend a painter in the south
> Auckland area!?
>

The yellow pages, under something like industrial painters might be a
good place to start. If you find a place you're happy with, let us
know. :-)

Incidentally, if the chrome is rusty, but not too bad, then it's
sometimes possible to clean it up very well. I have successfully used
a product called Autosol; it comes in a metal tube, just like
toothpaste did in the old days. Lots of rubbing and sometimes parts
look like new! At least all the minor rust will disappear, and the
bad rust spots will be reduced in size.

Regarding re-chroming, from what I've read (never had it done on a
frame) the preparation is very time consuming. A good job will be
very expensive. Of course, the reverse is not always true; I know
someone who had their wonderful chrome job start to flake off after a
year. How sad is that...

[FLIP FLOP]

Thanks for that Martin, unfortunately you are a few days late with the
advice, the frame has been done, at a cost of $120! Doh!

Looks nice anyway.

tbh the thing that is taking longest is choosing a colour scheme! Heh!

Anyway, just wanted to thank you for the advise, and for the cool and
helful site.

[Slim]

Can we see some photos?
Enamelling is definitely the way to go with a nice frame - where did
you get it done? $120 sounds pretty reasonable.

Simon

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[FLIP FLOP]

She's gone in today for the spray. I'll try get some pics when I get
her back.

I'm getting it done by a guy who works out of a garage in south
Auckland. I'm told he is good.

*holds thumbs*

[martinv]

The bike's looking good! I've put the photos you set me up on the
home page.

So, what's your next project going to be?

[Tim]

Thanks!

The new project is a green Carlton track frame (you might have seen it
on Trademe). Looking forward to getting it on the road....