has anyone had experience in chrome plating a frame?

[bobbydavro]

i had some motorbike bits done a few years ago but wondered if you can do a whole frame?

 

[SLIM]

worked in a place that did electro plating ( chrome / nickel )
and yes it can be done , all depands on the size of your tanks OOOOOEEERRRR :shock:
only thing is they may need to drill holes in any "sealed" tubes to let the chemicals out

 

[bobbydavro]

the guys that did the bits for mik bike make radiators so that should be ok, i'll look into the hole drilling bit...

 

[SLIM]

one other thing to watch out for is that the threads on the frame will also be coated , bb , brake bosses
only a very thin coating but it will make a difference

dont think you can do aluminium either

 

[bobbydavro]

i was thinking, could i fill them with plasticine?

 

[SLIM]

no , because the chemicals are kept at a constant temp ??
not sure how high but they let off a lot of steam so would definately melt the plasticene

you can "plug" them with an old BB and some old bolts ?

bonus is you get some "shiny" bolts