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Chrome - Anodizing and Other Metal Finish Procedures / Question about plating un-numbered exhaust pipes
« on: February 25, 2010, 11:38:01 am »
Greetings,
I am restoring a sandcast that is pretty much unmolested. It has the original un-numbered exhaust pipes. The pipes are in very good shape. The pipes have no holes or dents, but look "weathered". Here's were I need some guidance and I'm hoping someone can help. Is it a good idea to try and re-chrome my un-numbered pipes? I've cleaned them up as best I can, but they still lack the luster this bike needs. Not sure if re-plating exhaust pipes is even a viable option, but please chime in with your ideas. If re-plating is possible, does anyone know a reputable plating company?
I am restoring a sandcast that is pretty much unmolested. It has the original un-numbered exhaust pipes. The pipes are in very good shape. The pipes have no holes or dents, but look "weathered". Here's were I need some guidance and I'm hoping someone can help. Is it a good idea to try and re-chrome my un-numbered pipes? I've cleaned them up as best I can, but they still lack the luster this bike needs. Not sure if re-plating exhaust pipes is even a viable option, but please chime in with your ideas. If re-plating is possible, does anyone know a reputable plating company?