update to my 'orignal Chrome or Re-finish' thread

[stidds]

So I asked recently about whether I should leave a GT frame that I had as original condition even though the original chrome was scratched and dullled or should I paint it.

Anyway I thought I would have a really good go at polishing the chrome before I committed to painting it.

Well after about a week of hard work this is  how it has turned out, I have to say I am very happy and it will stay in its original chrome.

[kalex]

what methods did you try on the chrome then

any of the tin foil and coke one's or just polishing paste

[hunterdubber]

Elbow grease  ,,works wonders 

Nice one Sean

Are you trying to convince yourself , you actually like chrome bikes after all 


I'll give it two weeks and you succumb to your fixation of paint   

[stidds]

what methods did you try on the chrome then

any of the tin foil and coke one's or just polishing paste

I used differently grades of jewellers rouge, one of the best things you can use.

[stidds]

Elbow grease  ,,works wonders 

Nice one Sean

Are you trying to convince yourself , you actually like chrome bikes after all 


I'll give it two weeks and you succumb to your fixation of paint   

 

You know me way too well Christian 

[Gnarlyscoots]

Sean, that is awesome m8. I'm glad you kept the chrome 

[ORB]

like

[chubby]

Come up lovely has that sean, great job buddy 

[Discostu]

That has come up great.   

[martin46]

Looks much better now Sean, nice job  OG chrome rules 

[fischflo]

phew!

What i don't get is why that under the decal chrome looks flawless but infront of it that bit's looks bit scratched again ............but i guess that's mostly the flash? Anyways, glad it stayed

here's the original thread http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,171323.0.html

[animal]

Another fellow who will not b defeated by a Resto 2 keep original  superb Sean 

[Gashead]

Good work 

[oberonspacefruit]

I am glad. its only a survivor once. great work .

[BMX1973]

Great I love it.  Now for the build.