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« on: April 09, 2005, 06:50:47 PM » |
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what would be some benefits and problems of chrome plating my yfz frame. can get it done for around 1200 to 1500.  ? |
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Mrs.Nightbreed
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« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2005, 08:50:11 AM » |
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Not sure about details, but call American Motorsports or a car drag shop. I know NHRA recently changed the rules about chrome plating car chassis because of something to do with the integrity of the metal after the process. I am not sure if that would relate to safety concerning a quad frame though.
Also, I don't think chrome will flex well with the frame. It will probly flake and crack.
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« Last Edit: April 12, 2005, 06:38:09 AM by Mrs.Nightbreed »
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SkyHighT100
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« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2005, 08:52:03 AM » |
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Why not just powedercoat it using a chrome color? www.tigerdrylac.com has TONS of colors
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« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2005, 04:37:57 PM » |
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NO DON'T DO IT IN LESS IT IS NOT GOING TO SEE DIRT AGIN.
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« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2005, 05:13:27 PM » |
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It will crack and peel, just look at a bent bumper.
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« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2005, 08:17:06 PM » |
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didnt think of the flaking on the stressed parts. but even pc flakes and chips and paint also
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dreth
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« Reply #6 on: April 11, 2005, 08:22:11 PM » |
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didnt think of the flaking on the stressed parts. but even pc flakes and chips and paint also but paint is cheap and pc is not 1200 or 1500$ |
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« Reply #7 on: April 11, 2005, 08:25:51 PM » |
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I think chrome is a beautiful thing. [smiley=ThumbsUp.gif]
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« Reply #8 on: April 11, 2005, 08:25:58 PM » |
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It will destroy the integrity of your frame. Alot of the major companies do not offer swigarms in chrome because it weakens the metal
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« Reply #9 on: April 11, 2005, 08:28:03 PM » |
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everyone offers chrome a-arms, so what gives .
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« Reply #10 on: April 11, 2005, 08:35:42 PM » |
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Chrome (dipped) depending on the quality of paint you purchase wont change the integrity of your frame however it will add more weight. It can flex a little and probably the only places it would crack if at all would be around the weld joints.
I have dipped a few Go cart frames and bent the frame around a tree once and the tubing bent and the crome was still fully in tact. I also have a huge dent in my truck chrome bumber and its not cracked. On a 4 wheeler frame the only benefit in my opinion is looks if thats what you want..Dont go cheap on the paint and it should be fine.....
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« Reply #11 on: April 11, 2005, 08:38:38 PM » |
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thats the same thoghts l had
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« Reply #12 on: April 13, 2005, 04:23:05 PM » |
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Talked to a chrome shop. and a couple more people and most think its not a good idea. that it does weaken the frame a slight amount. and I dont want to weaken anything on my bike, since Im jumping my ramp pretty much every weekend. Thanks for the input guys and gals [smiley=ThumbsUp.gif].
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