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Technically Speaking => General Technical discussion => Topic started by: GSX1400Convert on Tuesday, 22 October 2019, 03:15 PM

Title: Plastic chrome
Post by: GSX1400Convert on Tuesday, 22 October 2019, 03:15 PM
Does anyone in Australia know any company that does plastic chroming?
I'd like to get my sprocket cover chromed.
Title: Re: Plastic chrome
Post by: gsxbarmy on Tuesday, 22 October 2019, 05:13 PM
You might also consider getting it wrapped - many companies in the UK will do chrome wrapping
Title: Re: Plastic chrome
Post by: froudy on Tuesday, 22 October 2019, 05:28 PM
I would definitely go for chrome wrap or Hydrodip instead of chrome plating :onya:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIHOr9i4OjE
Title: Re: Plastic chrome
Post by: KiwiCol on Tuesday, 22 October 2019, 06:07 PM
Never seen that before, heard the term, but the process is outstanding.  Thx Froudy.
Title: Re: Plastic chrome
Post by: grog on Tuesday, 22 October 2019, 07:15 PM
Is sprocket cover chain guard, guessing it is. Wrap works well, stands time test. Other option is polish, easy done, looks good and maintenance not really hard.
Title: Re: Plastic chrome
Post by: Snapey on Wednesday, 23 October 2019, 01:02 AM
Quote from: grog on Tuesday, 22 October  2019, 07:15 PM
Is sprocket cover chain guard, guessing it is. Wrap works well, stands time test. Other option is polish, easy done, looks good and maintenance not really hard.

I think he means the plastic engine sprocket/clutch cover Grog. Number 23.

http://www.mickhone.com.au/partFinder/fiche/suzuki/2006/gsx1400/crankcase-cover#next
Title: Re: Plastic chrome
Post by: GSX1400Convert on Wednesday, 23 October 2019, 07:41 AM
Quote from: Snapey on Wednesday, 23 October  2019, 01:02 AM
Quote from: grog on Tuesday, 22 October  2019, 07:15 PM
Is sprocket cover chain guard, guessing it is. Wrap works well, stands time test. Other option is polish, easy done, looks good and maintenance not really hard.

I think he means the plastic engine sprocket/clutch cover Grog. Number 23.

http://www.mickhone.com.au/partFinder/fiche/suzuki/2006/gsx1400/crankcase-cover#next

Correct, thanks for the ideas though .......... I'll look at the wrapping as an option.
Title: Re: Plastic chrome
Post by: grog on Wednesday, 23 October 2019, 07:11 PM
Yeah, got that wrong.
Title: Re: Plastic chrome
Post by: GSX1400Convert on Thursday, 24 October 2019, 03:35 PM
Chrome wrap ordered, will post pics once done.
Title: Re: Plastic chrome
Post by: GSX1400Convert on Wednesday, 27 May 2020, 02:20 PM
Well, I did this wrap thing over Christmas ................... I think the only wrapping I like is wrapping my lips around a beer bottle neck.

What a shit job to tackle first time around. Had 3 goes, and ripped it off in disgust  :embarrassed:
Title: Re: Plastic chrome
Post by: froudy on Wednesday, 27 May 2020, 06:13 PM
Wrapping is not an easy job to tackle, especially on items like that sprocket cover. I personally wouldn't even attempt it on something like that.
I wrapped the forks when I built my Bandit and even that was a fiddle to get right.