How to chrome a motorcycle engine

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How to chrome a motorcycle engine

I have an old american chopper and I am fully restoring it. I'd like to chrome the engine. But the chrome-plating that the people do in Lahore is sub-standard. Its cheap, gives a blue tinge. Somehow, I dont really know why, but after the engine warms up, the chrome starts turning blue and gets darker and erodes with the passage of time.

I could use sound advice from the Pakwheels members on how to tackle this issue. Thanks.

Gari.pk User 10494 asked on 22 Oct 2010 12:40:08 pm

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Rayan - on 22 Oct 2010 12:40:39 pm

My 2 cents...

Are you thinking of chroming the steel parts or the alloy parts? If it's the alloy parts, I'd probably just buff them. I know it's not as shiny as chrome, but a good buff isn't too far off. As for the exhaust, even original chrome blues with heat.