powder coating over chrome plate

[theRuler]

my local powder coaters doesnt do stripping / dipping. they have to "send it away" at an extra cost

i have a few frames that are chrome plated (but tatty)

can i just get them powder coated over the chrome plate?

also will powder coat go ok over nickel plate (a la old mongoose) ?

[Nosnod]

Graeme,

I think the chrome needs a key before it is powdercoated

My powdercoaters always shot blast the frames and forks regardless of whether they are chrome or painted. Costs me £30 all in usually.

[theRuler]

the powdercoaters i go to, dont do any prep. they just powder

whats the best way to key it?

scotchbrite?

[Steve P]

Get it blasted for best results . . . if not use emery cloth to leave a good key

Make sure there are no signs of pitting or chrome flake as these will show though the fresh powder

Cheers

Steve 

[theRuler]

Get it blasted for best results . . . if not use emery cloth to leave a good key

Make sure there are no signs of pitting or chrome flake as these will show though the fresh powder

Cheers

Steve 

emery cloth it is then
dont know of any blasters near me

[lazychubs]

i got a blaster near me work but fecks ya frame
by using a pointed g clamp on top tube ie crushed
but gets all the paint off lol

[beard1973]

Graeme,

I think the chrome needs a key before it is powdercoated

My powdercoaters always shot blast the frames and forks regardless of whether they are chrome or painted. Costs me £30 all in usually.

Your in Wakefield aren't you? Which powder coaters do you use?....

[theRuler]

i'm in stafford mate

[Nosnod]

Beard,
I use Castleford Powder Coaters

[beard1973]

And is their work good? The last frame I had done in Horbury was terrible!! I stripped the same day..

[Nosnod]

In my view they are pretty good especially at the price. I have used them a few times and haven't used anyone else so I cannot compare. The good thing is they don't coat too thick so there are no snot or drips on dropouts etc