Chrome Dulling Tips
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Chrome Dulling Tips
Hey there did a search and could not find anything related. I apologize if this has already been posted.
I have a 99 RK. This engine on this bike is polished and not chrome. I was not the original owner and there is some neglect. I have cleaned all the motor parts up as much as possible however not really shiny and new. Good news is I am going to embrace this. I love it sort of that industrial look. In fact this winter I will be painting the bike a flat blue and all should look great. Now my question. I have some chrome parts on the bike that are just too chrome. I want to dull this chrome to match the polished look. Does anyone have any ideas? I have heard steel wool and WD40 but open to other tips. I am already powder coating what I want powder coated I want my remaining parts to be that polished look to finish out my bike.
sorry dont have a pic at this time.
I have a 99 RK. This engine on this bike is polished and not chrome. I was not the original owner and there is some neglect. I have cleaned all the motor parts up as much as possible however not really shiny and new. Good news is I am going to embrace this. I love it sort of that industrial look. In fact this winter I will be painting the bike a flat blue and all should look great. Now my question. I have some chrome parts on the bike that are just too chrome. I want to dull this chrome to match the polished look. Does anyone have any ideas? I have heard steel wool and WD40 but open to other tips. I am already powder coating what I want powder coated I want my remaining parts to be that polished look to finish out my bike.
sorry dont have a pic at this time.
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Yes I thought about using some rice hulls and low pressure beading as well, as the chrome is very thin as you mentioned this may cause some issues. Thanks for the tips I will let you know. Good think about my bike is the guy I bought it from added a ton of chrome I removed. I will try the steel wool and post just in case anyone else is going to boycott the chrome...
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Not a fan of steel wool myself. It will embed into the chrome and rust if it gets wet. Careful use of 2000-3000 grit sandpaper would be my choice. Watch all the sharp edges as extra pressure on these areas and you will go through and I can guarantee you will, so have you considered nickle plate instead, or blasting the pipes first and then chroming will give a low shine as well. Talking to a chromer wouldn't hurt.There's a ton of different processes out there that might do exactly what you are looking for and remain durable.
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