PRESERVE FLAKING CHROME FRAME
Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 8:50 am
Hi guys, I just picked up a very nice hand-painted frame (make unknown, I'm pretty sure its Columbus tubing):
https://imgur.com/a/2Gp2Ys5
Unfortunately, some of the chrome on the thinner rear tubes that connect to the dropouts is starting to peel/flake (copy link into browser and scroll down to see pics). The rest of the chrome and paint is in good condition so I don't want to strip it (also to save $). Does anyone have any tips on how to stop the flaking process? There is a bit of superficial rust but I will be able to scrub that off fairly easily with steel wool or aluminium foil. My idea was to scrape of the flaky pieces of chrome, scrub off the rust and then apply a few layers of clear coat over the top to hopefully stick everything down/ preserve it.
Does anyone have any ideas/experience with something like this?
Cheers
https://imgur.com/a/2Gp2Ys5
Unfortunately, some of the chrome on the thinner rear tubes that connect to the dropouts is starting to peel/flake (copy link into browser and scroll down to see pics). The rest of the chrome and paint is in good condition so I don't want to strip it (also to save $). Does anyone have any tips on how to stop the flaking process? There is a bit of superficial rust but I will be able to scrub that off fairly easily with steel wool or aluminium foil. My idea was to scrape of the flaky pieces of chrome, scrub off the rust and then apply a few layers of clear coat over the top to hopefully stick everything down/ preserve it.
Does anyone have any ideas/experience with something like this?
Cheers