Chrome issues
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Chrome issues
So I started to remove all the reflectors off my rocker. All of them came off without a problem. when it came to the last one, of course, I got a minor, minor, minor scratch on the chrome in one of my lower forks. I'm freaking out, even though it's very minor I don't know if it's going to rust, damage the chrome etc, etc.
I'm new to the world of chrome and i was wondering if there was anything I could do to get rid of the scratch without having to re-chrome it.
thanks fellas.
I'm new to the world of chrome and i was wondering if there was anything I could do to get rid of the scratch without having to re-chrome it.
thanks fellas.
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Don't sweat it, a rock will hit the fork leg sooner or later. It won't be the last unfortunately. Of course, this is from a guy who gouged his rear fender with a screw driver, down to the bare metal, and then 10 seconds later, did it again.
I'm still recovering.
I'm still recovering.
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your advice makes me feel a little better. The scratch is so minor that you can't even see it unless someone points it out. But you guys know as well as i do that just the fact that i know the scratch is there will drive me nutssssssssss. come on guys, there has to be a way to get this out.
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your advice makes me feel a little better. The scratch is so minor that you can't even see it unless someone points it out. But you guys know as well as i do that just the fact that i know the scratch is there will drive me nutssssssssss. come on guys, there has to be a way to get this out.
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Are you sure you scratched through the chrome? When aluminum is chromed they use at least 4 processes. Zincate, copper, nickel, and only a very thin layer of actual chrome. The nickel actually provies the britework in "chrome". The chrome is mostly transparent with a blue tint. It is alot more money to have something rechromed because they have to remove at least the chrome topcoat. You can buy new lower sliders for cheaper I think. Are you through the copper to the aluminum? I would just keep it waxed.
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Are you sure you scratched through the chrome? When aluminum is chromed they use at least 4 processes. Zincate, copper, nickel, and only a very thin layer of actual chrome. The nickel actually provies the britework in "chrome". The chrome is mostly transparent with a blue tint. It is alot more money to have something rechromed because they have to remove at least the chrome topcoat. You can buy new lower sliders for cheaper I think. Are you through the copper to the aluminum? I would just keep it waxed.
Im not looking foward at all to hearing how much it would take for this thing to get re-chromed.
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