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Jan 4, 2003 | 12:30 AM

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hapa

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I have heard of some owners polishing parts, then having them ceramic coated in clear. Has anyone done this or have pictures of what this looks like? What about annodizing? Can they do clear now?

eric

Jan 4, 2003 | 12:46 AM

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Originally posted by Mr. Stock

Several disadvantages of chroming.
1)It adds weight.
2)It is costly. To chrome a part, it first has to be polished.
3)It may change the heat dissipation properties of the parts.
4)I am not sure but it may not be durable in high temp applications such as LIM, UIM, etc.

For all the IC piping and strut ends etc......i dont think your looking at to much in extra weight. if it was, say a whole bike frame, or wheels then yes.

yes you are correct, to chrome it must first be polished. As for price, here it is the same. Thats why most people say just chrome it. looks better, and cost the same.

Dissipation i dont know about....but for temperature applications. I think it would be fine.
I have seen all kinds of things that are high temp items that have been done.......brake calipers, motors(bike), brake rotors(bike), etc......

cheers
Shawn

Jan 4, 2003 | 08:01 AM

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Decay

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Thanks for all the help guys, I am glad to read most of this as I wanted to get the parts polished originally...

Jan 4, 2003 | 08:33 AM

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rxrotary2_7

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Dan, give me a call. i have someone local. you can drop the part off to me.

Jan 4, 2003 | 12:47 PM

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Decay

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Always willing to help me out Keith

PM'd ya, sorry to add to the clutter

Jan 4, 2003 | 04:09 PM

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FYI- The hardware and brackets on the end of your R1 strut tower brace are steel, not aluminum. You will want to have thiose chromed, or at least re-powdercoated.

Good luck.

Jeff