Nickel Vs. Chrome
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03-22-2007, 09:47 PM
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Nickel Vs. Chrome
How hard do you think it would be to swap out all the chrome plated stuff for Nickel? I know it would be pricey... but can it really be done realistically? Anyone ever tried it or heard of anyone doing it?
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03-22-2007, 10:25 PM
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RE: Nickel Vs. Chrome
I was watching Spike TV last weekend during one of the morning car shows. They did a site tour of a chrome plant. The chroming process is actually three major steps...
first they use electrolysis to copper plate the part, then they nickel it, then they chrome it... and they said the chrome is actually clear!! The metalic "color" you see is from the nickel.
so, take that for what its worth.
first they use electrolysis to copper plate the part, then they nickel it, then they chrome it... and they said the chrome is actually clear!! The metalic "color" you see is from the nickel.
so, take that for what its worth.
#3
03-22-2007, 10:38 PM
RE: Nickel Vs. Chrome
Are you talking nickle plating??, That wouldn't be as shiney as the chrome but I suppose you could, never heard of anyone doing that though.
If you mean having parts of solid nickle the bike would weigh a ton.
If you mean having parts of solid nickle the bike would weigh a ton.
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03-22-2007, 10:47 PM
RE: Nickel Vs. Chrome
ORIGINAL: thrillseeker
I was watching Spike TV last weekend during one of the morning car shows. They did a site tour of a chrome plant. The chroming process is actually three major steps...
first they use electrolysis to copper plate the part, then they nickel it, then they chrome it... and they said the chrome is actually clear!! The metalic "color" you see is from the nickel.
so, take that for what its worth.
I was watching Spike TV last weekend during one of the morning car shows. They did a site tour of a chrome plant. The chroming process is actually three major steps...
first they use electrolysis to copper plate the part, then they nickel it, then they chrome it... and they said the chrome is actually clear!! The metalic "color" you see is from the nickel.
so, take that for what its worth.
Joe
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03-23-2007, 12:10 AM
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RE: Nickel Vs. Chrome
Nickel plating by itself won't hold up as well as the chrome plating. It would also require more care, but it does have an interesting look.
#7
03-23-2007, 08:26 AM
RE: Nickel Vs. Chrome
Nickel is to much work to keep shiny. It tarnishes very easily. I play a nickel plated banjo and it is more work to keep it clean than you can imagine. Chrome is much, much less work.
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#8
03-23-2007, 09:27 AM
RE: Nickel Vs. Chrome
Nickel plating? Reminds of my youth.If you do do it, post a before and after pictures.I for one would love to see it.Have you priced it out yet?
