pros and cons of chroming your frame

quads_only · April 09, 2005, 06:50:47 PM

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 · April 11, 2005, 08:50:11 AM

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.

SkyHighT100 · April 11, 2005, 08:52:03 AM

Why not just powedercoat it using a chrome color? www.tigerdrylac.com has TONS of colors

TurboBanshee_kid · April 11, 2005, 04:37:57 PM

NO DON'T DO IT IN LESS IT IS NOT GOING TO SEE DIRT AGIN.

Moose · April 11, 2005, 05:13:27 PM

It will crack and peel, just look at a bent bumper.

quads_only · April 11, 2005, 08:17:06 PM

didnt think of the flaking on the stressed parts. but even pc flakes and chips and paint also

dreth · April 11, 2005, 08:22:11 PM

Quotedidnt 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$

quads_only · April 11, 2005, 08:25:51 PM

I think chrome is a beautiful thing. [smiley=ThumbsUp.gif]

LIV2RIDE · April 11, 2005, 08:25:58 PM

It will destroy the integrity of your frame. Alot of the major companies do not offer swigarms in chrome because it weakens the metal

quads_only · April 11, 2005, 08:28:03 PM

everyone offers chrome a-arms, so what gives .

Inyourdraft2000 · April 11, 2005, 08:35:42 PM

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.....

quads_only · April 11, 2005, 08:38:38 PM

thats the same thoghts l had

quads_only · April 13, 2005, 04:23:05 PM

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].

pros and cons of chroming your frame

Mrs.Nightbreed

dreth