Subject: Re: To Chrome or Polish, That is the Question
Author: John Chicoine
Date: Feb 4, 2005, 8:18 AM
Post ID: 1718334258
I would NEVER chrome aluminum. It's too soft and allows the chrome to crack
if hit with stones, etc. I have valve covers and generator belt covers that
have been chromed and they're a mess. One void and the aluminum starts to
oxidize under the chrome then the chrome lifts.
I wet sand down to 600 then buff. People have asked me about my "chromed"
parts when in fact they're polished. There's also a product called Met-Al
that I've found to be far superior for hand polishing aluminum than the Semi
Chrome and other stuff.
Lastly, I had a bad experience buying something from Bill's. Maybe he was
having a bad month, but I would never treat a customer the way I was
treated.
John
67 V700 & offspring
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From: "Keith Ruff" <klru-@comcast.net>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Friday, February 04, 2005 11:03 AM
Subject: To Chrome or Polish, That is the Question
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Been drooling over some chrome bits on e-bay (valve covers, hunbs,
etc..). Spoke with the guy who is selling the items, this is the last
of the bunch. He used to be a Guzzi dealer in the 70's (when it was fun
he said) and these are his last bits he found on a shelf in h is shop.
So the dilemma is, do I pay top dollar for these items or try and try
again to get my aluminum to shine up to look like chrome. I was going
to try the Wenol stuff recommeded by Chuck Sherman, but tossed around
the idea of just replacing these bits with the chrome pieces. Any
thoughts?
BTW, this guy said any m/c enthusiasts should stop by his museum which
has a full suit of old Guzzi's, some that he says are original and look
like they are right out of the crate, to include an old Zundaap and some
old Beemers, etc..... Guys name is Bill of BILL'S CUSTOM CYCLES 7145
COLUMBIA BLVD. BLOOMSBURG, PA. 17815,http://www.billscustomcycles.com/
Might be a good ride out to check out the museum when the blasted snow
goes away!
Keith Ruff
70 Cafe Racer Ambo
Manahawkin, NJ
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