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oldgit1

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resto in progress
« on: May 14, 2007, 08:55 PM »
Getting on with preping my robinson frame for powder coating and think im nearly there but have a few questions before sending it off.
       1.on parts of the frame the chrome has come away will this show up when powder coated
       2.How far do u go with the sanding b4 its ready to paint
Think these pictures will show how far ive got,Any tips will be gratefully accepted.Cheers :daumenhoch:[IMG]http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t73/oldtimer3/DSCF0932.jpg[/IMG]

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Re: resto in progress
« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2007, 10:55 PM »
weres superbike dan when ya need him

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Re: resto in progress
« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2007, 08:56 AM »
To get a really good finish you might want to take it along to chrome platers and have them remove the chrome for you.  I don't think it would be that expensive and would certainly give you an excellent base for a powder coat over the top.  If not, you will need to rub down the flakey bits and get a very smooth transition from bare metal to chrome otherwise you will see it under the powder coat.


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Re: resto in progress
« Reply #3 on: May 15, 2007, 05:40 PM »
when you say come away,  can you peel it of,  if so it's no good :(

powder over chrome is fine as long as its surface rust  and no peeling

the only way to get the job right is heavy sandblast or having the chrome reversed ;)
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Re: resto in progress
« Reply #4 on: May 15, 2007, 11:05 PM »
mine cost £15 to have chrome removed but took 4 weeks

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Re: resto in progress
« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2007, 10:32 PM »
Just get the powdercoaters to sandblast it before. I have had 2 chrome frames painted this way with no problems at all  :daumenhoch:

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