Chorming parts

[Dragstar]

Originally posted by ViciousKitty74@Jan 26 2005, 10:42 AM

Saw an ah pek riding a vespa along Jalan Basah.

 

He chrome the 2 big humps of his vespa only and match it to the cream colour paintwork as well as cream colour rubbers.

 

The chrome part was definitely mirror finishes. Can see my reflection and pimples on my face while I was stopping next to him.

 

Makes me gian gian want to chrome something also.

thing to consider is chrome tend to get scratch easily

[Elite]

Originally posted by Anonymous@May 9 2003, 09:56 PM

I think if the entire bike was chromed, it will be very dangerous, coz your bike will "merge" with the surrounding!

Ya! later become the "Invisible Bike"

 

Cheers

[jamez]

if u guys wanna do chrome plating...ask the shop whether they got do nickel plating as an undercoat b4 doing the chrome plating...many do not...i dunno for wat...but i guess becos the chrome chips off quite easily...datz y a need for nickel undercoat to like hold it better? but im sure thatz the proper chrome plating procedure....

[eddion]

i would like to chrome my steed exhaust pipe. how much and where?

[sghondarebel]

Originally posted by eddion@Jan 29 2005, 12:51 AM

i would like to chrome my steed exhaust pipe. how much and where?

This is what i hear about chroming. Good and lasting chroming requires 3 layers something like tin/nickle/chrome. If I am mistaken please correct me. I have dealt with star before and they do a 7/10 job. The shop next to them is much worst. Chrome started peeling off 6 months after the job is done. The part I chrome was steel and not aluminium. Star's service lasted a while longer but still peeled off under a year. I know most shops here dont do triple plating. Just double.

 

It's important that you do a little preparation on your metal before you get it chromed. Preferably sand it smooth and remove any nicks or chips. The shops wont do it right for you. If you sand blasted your metal parts, sand them smooth first before sending them in for chroming. Preparation is everything because you're gonna spend a ton of money getting it chromed.

 

In my experience, there are close to none when it comes to quality chroming in SG. The closest bet so far would be star electroplating. Patience is the key...they have a lot of jobs. Hope this helps.

[Dragstar]

Originally posted by sghondarebel@Mar 18 2005, 05:48 PM

This is what i hear about chroming. Good and lasting chroming requires 3 layers something like tin/nickle/chrome. If I am mistaken please correct me. I have dealt with star before and they do a 7/10 job. The shop next to them is much worst. Chrome started peeling off 6 months after the job is done. The part I chrome was steel and not aluminium. Star's service lasted a while longer but still peeled off under a year. I know most shops here dont do triple plating. Just double.

 

It's important that you do a little preparation on your metal before you get it chromed. Preferably sand it smooth and remove any nicks or chips. The shops wont do it right for you. If you sand blasted your metal parts, sand them smooth first before sending them in for chroming. Preparation is everything because you're gonna spend a ton of money getting it chromed.

 

In my experience, there are close to none when it comes to quality chroming in SG. The closest bet so far would be star electroplating. Patience is the key...they have a lot of jobs. Hope this helps.

where is star .. u know roughly the price quoteD?

[live-to-ride]

A word of caution to those that wants to chrome their parts.

There are 2 types, EN and Hardchrome.

EN will peel off after 6 mths or longer if you are lucky.

Hardchrome is what is done on the original parts.

 

When thinking of rechroming, please ensure that all rust is removed properly.

rechroming over the rusty parts will cause the chrome to be rusted out from the inside in a couple of months.

 

In order to have a nice shiny chrome reflective surface, it must be smooth as well.

[rae07]

but there ain't hardchrome available in singapore rite? most motordiam say s/pore no more. gotto go jb.

[sghondarebel]

star is in kallang bahru. Last time I dealt with them, Danny charged me $100 for a main stand. Job is ok. Best so far. I have noticed most shops will "polish" the chromed parts after it's done, according to them it brings out the lustre in the finished product. Personally, I dont see any difference in the shine. Instead, you'll get very fine lines on the chrome. Not noticeable from a distance but sucks up close.

[TeDDy Bear]

Dont waste time chroming in Singapore. It will never work out in the long run. And the metal will rust even worse after that.

 

The preparation process is never followed ever in Singapore.

Surface preparation ,copper dip, buffing,nickle dip , buffing, . I tried many times and many shops, cheap ,expensive, It still turned out crap.

Paint it it will serve you better.

Cheers

[Dragstar]

Originally posted by TeDDy Bear@Mar 19 2005, 01:24 AM

Dont waste time chroming in Singapore. It will never work out in the long run. And the metal will rust even worse after that.

 

The preparation process is never followed ever in Singapore.

Surface preparation ,copper dip, buffing,nickle dip , buffing, . I tried many times and many shops, cheap ,expensive, It still turned out crap.

Paint it it will serve you better.

Cheers

thanks for info

[shortie]

So can chrome plastic parts? I have a plastic covering with the silver stuff (dunno sticker or chrome) peeling off.

[Dragstar]

Originally posted by shortie@Mar 21 2005, 01:14 PM

So can chrome plastic parts? I have a plastic covering with the silver stuff (dunno sticker or chrome) peeling off.

ur phantom?

Plastic can be chromed one... but whether in singapore can do so or not.. then i dun know

[shortie]

no Dragstar I'm riding a Hyosung Aquila 125.

 

So can chrome but dunno whether can in sg? Anybody got the answer to this? he he

[madman]

it's not a matter of can do or not, but rahter, you willing to pay or not. Most likely you will be to stunned for words on the amt charged...

 

As mentioned, SG chroming, not as good as overseas, such as US...

[Dragstar]

kee kee, i might have trip to US for a week ...

i dun know whetehr i can find anything in US or not.. those part and incl those chroming service..

think have to know my location (hotel) first then i shall look at internet to find the nearest shop

[live-to-ride]

Another alternative to chroming would be to fabricate the parts in stainless steel and then buff it. It will look as good as chrome and better still, wont rust over time.

 

My crash bar is made of stainless steel and was quite rough and dull untill I use brasso and slowly buff untill now almost as shiny as chrome.

[dreamwalk]

Sorry for digging this very old thread up..

 

Ok, back to topic..

 

Now is the year 2007. Anyone here got lobang for good chroming service in SG/JB ?

[dreamwalk]

called called a few companies dealing with metal..

 

was recommanded to Kong Heng Metal Polishing for hard chroming..

 

Pricewise i never asked yet.

 

Anyone tried them before?

[nights]

called called a few companies dealing with metal..

 

was recommanded to Kong Heng Metal Polishing for hard chroming..

 

Pricewise i never asked yet.

 

Anyone tried them before?

 

Did you check out the Magna 750 thread? One of the guys did his in JB and the job was well done. Personally have seen the bike up-close parking at my premises a couple of times and thought it looked good.