dragstardave Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Hi does anyone know how much new engine casings are or is it cheaper to rechrome!!! what do you think?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I know a little of the process, though I suspect it's simpler to just get new casings. Chrome and similar electroplate coatings are very thin and filling any deep scratches would take a lot of layering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragstardave Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 looks like new casings it is then its like trying to find hens teeth getting used ones thanks Ttaskmaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makitaman Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 as a guide for you just had cissy bar & rack re chromed ( cost £50) front exhaust down pipe (£40) both were not badly pitted -ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 If the pitting is not bad, then you can get one of those mobile guys who electro-plates metal pits with in-situ silver & gold plating (usually car badges and the like). Some of them will do chrome. I only know of one guy, but he's in Inverness, preparing to move to France (if he hasn't already)!! Deeply pitted surfaces will require many passes, though. I imagine your engine casings, being so close to the torrent of grit from the road surface, will be somewhat knackered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragstardave Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 Its the same old problem standard chrome peeling off still it was time for a rebuild anyway i may be lucky on evilbay thanks people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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