chrome plated fork legs, how to get the chrome off?

scant · Sep 19, 2006

they're bubbling, I'm assuming the steel underneath is "sweating" causing the plating to bubbleflake off. how do I get the rest off (cheaply!)
why? if the legs underneath are good I'll get them resprayed, if they're shot I'll chuck them! (pace 1in ahead steerer might be worth something?)

cchris2lou · Sep 19, 2006

Sandblast ?

Russell · Sep 19, 2006

Its probably not that expensive to get done, surely its only some sort of acid dip?

john · Sep 19, 2006

if you want them rechroming take them to an auto place. apparently it's just the bike specific places which charge a fortune for chroming.

SLIM · Sep 20, 2006

take it to an elactroplaters and ask them to dip them ( acid )

first part of the chroming process is an acid dip

scant · Sep 20, 2006

rough idea on price anyone? the forks didnt cost me anything, so dont want to spend masses on them!

SLIM · Sep 20, 2006

got my rear end for the proflex done for Â£15.00

done on the quiet , aren`t these things allways

chrome plated fork legs, how to get the chrome off?

scant

Retro Wizard

cchris2lou

Russell

Old School Grand Master

john

The Guv’nor

SLIM

scant

Retro Wizard

SLIM

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