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Miker
PostPosted: Sat Sep 25, 2021 8:55 pm 

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As I’m progressing with my restoration, I just completed vapor blasting the engine. I’m deciding what to do with the engine covers. I know that I will be polishing them but I was wondering if anyone has ever chromed the side covers. Input would be appreciated.
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RODH2
PostPosted: Sat Sep 25, 2021 10:17 pm 
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They were not Chrome from new, polished alloy always looks better IMO. Points off for chrome on a "proper" restoration! Your bike tho. I am of the "paint it black and put it back" school, myself. :)

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H2RTuner
PostPosted: Sun Sep 26, 2021 12:56 pm 

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Aluminum engine covers do not chrome plate well. Steel side covers on the chassis do, though. You mentioned "side covers", I took it to mean the steel side covers on the chassis.
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Miker
PostPosted: Sun Sep 26, 2021 1:09 pm 

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I was referring the the engine covers. After thinking about it, I agree with H2RTuner. I think the chrome may be too much bling for a classic bike.
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kawi3cyl
PostPosted: Tue Oct 26, 2021 3:30 pm 
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Miker wrote:
I was referring the the engine covers. After thinking about it, I agree with H2RTuner. I think the chrome may be too much bling for a classic bike.

+1...polished :thumbup:

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