How to restore the chrome on a Haro BMX Bike

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Restoring the chrome on this vintage Haro BMX bike was not easy. Intricate polishing was needed due to the interior angles, and it was heavily pitted.
This BMX was under restoration by EZO Cycle in Coventry
Website - ezocycle.uk/
Telephone - 07710 301 511
If you need your chrome restoring please contact us:
Marque Restore Chrome Plating
2 Dutton Road
Aldermans Green Industrial Estate
Coventry
Tel - 02476 622 225
Email - sales@marquerestore.co.uk
www.marquerestore.co.uk
00:00 Introduction
01:28 Removing the old chrome and de-rusting
04:23 Polishing
18:48 Nickel and chrome plating
26:24 Inspection
27:44 Chrome mopping
28:38 Finished results
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@robertporter1143 4 күн бұрын

That's amazing. I didn't realize how much labor was involved. Looks brand new

@MarginWalker 5 ай бұрын

My Grandfather was a Plater, I used to go in his shop back in the 80/90's. Your equipment must be ancient.

@ChromeandCarRestoration 5 ай бұрын

You can't change the laws of physics so it is all pretty much the same for the last 70 years or so

@KwokChung Жыл бұрын

Brilliant job guys, I haven't gotten around to building up the bike yet, but will let you all know (see) how it went

@sigmann66 22 күн бұрын

Wow, didn't know it was that difficult to get the plating off. But it was worth it. Gorgeous result!

@whitewellybmxrestorations 10 ай бұрын

Never knew that was the process to rechrome a frame. I know where I'm going if I need chrome. Great work.

@ChromeandCarRestoration 9 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@funnyminky 3 ай бұрын

Amazing work - simply stunning results

@ClubmanGT1971 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely fascinating! Thanks! True professionals👌

@frankcastle3827 9 ай бұрын

That came out beautiful!!

@hallstrr Жыл бұрын

The grinding and buffing work is amazing !

@ChromeandCarRestoration Жыл бұрын

It has to be.

@cyrusalthor8583 5 ай бұрын

Incredible workshop.

@ChromeandCarRestoration 4 ай бұрын

We agree!

@OldTimeyGraeme 2 ай бұрын

That’s an incredible amount of work !!

@ChromeandCarRestoration Ай бұрын

Oh yes

@LuckyJBot 10 ай бұрын

Legend..we are doing a project on an old torker. You have helped. Cheers buddy.

@ChromeandCarRestoration 8 ай бұрын

Glad I could help

@AmazingChinaToday 9 ай бұрын

Glorious work 👍

@ChromeandCarRestoration 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@peterbravestrong 2 ай бұрын

Great video. I always wondered how it was done, and done properly.

@ChromeandCarRestoration 2 ай бұрын

Thanks

@jamesgallagher1992 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful job...class video👏

@ChromeandCarRestoration Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@Dan-dx9qu 5 ай бұрын

Amazing work 👌🏽

@ChromeandCarRestoration 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@reddsshaker3477 4 ай бұрын

I’m tempted to send my ‘83 Mongoose BMX frame to you for plating…..I’ve owned it since new, and the factory plating isn’t all that bad, but WOW…..you do INCREDIBLE work. 👌🏼 Edit: I’m in the USA.

@1995RangeRover 4 ай бұрын

Outstanding!!

@ChromeandCarRestoration 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@KR34KX Ай бұрын

RESPECT !!!

@Demop_VW_garage Жыл бұрын

I also restore bmx bike frames but powder coat them, not easy items to work with hay ;) The buffing wheel I bet has some interesting stories throwing items :)

@Preso58 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful work. I'm wondering why you didn't need to copper plate before the nickel? Is it because there were no corrosion pits to fill?

@TRESCL Жыл бұрын

Top job!

@ChromeandCarRestoration Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@typhoon1493 4 ай бұрын

top shelf 👌🏼

@deanclark828 9 ай бұрын

What did this cost??

@NotchbackNick313 4 ай бұрын

Man you guys do a great job!...wow!...I'd like to have you do my GT and my Haro but I'm in the United States 😪

@user-xq5jk1em5r 5 ай бұрын

Excelente 😎

@Coffeeanddonuts 8 ай бұрын

amazing

@ChromeandCarRestoration 5 ай бұрын

Thanks

@_Junior_Jesus_ 10 ай бұрын

Is it possible to put ceramic clear coat on top of chrome ? That see threw sheet

@chalksta5370 Жыл бұрын

just WOW!!!!!

@ChromeandCarRestoration Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@nikkolas821 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely insane! How much did this cost the customer? Blown away by the process. Clearly this can’t be done at home especially with all the steps and material/tools/water/chemicals needed.

@torana6531 8 ай бұрын

What does a job like this cost please?

@peternickel6695 11 ай бұрын

Great!!! 👍

@ChromeandCarRestoration 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@kodiangkulim5437 7 ай бұрын

Nice bro...from malaysia

@ChromeandCarRestoration 7 ай бұрын

Thanks and welcome

@kermitthehermit9588 3 ай бұрын

So much drool. I have this exact bike and I really really want to get he chrome done again. I had no idea how much prep work was involved, guessing this process is expensive.

@Boogie.VanMan 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful work...the big question...what would the cost be to do this bike in the video..?

@coreymckenzie8945 8 ай бұрын

I got a haro I'd like to get it re finished, the chrome has only slight discoloration but mostly just scratched .

@smoth0p3ratorc5 10 ай бұрын

What should this cost. I would like to seek the service near me.

@toketoker2975 24 күн бұрын

What kind of chrome yall using hexovailant or decorative chrome

@hayzee4429 11 ай бұрын

Just found your vids. Superb and look forward to more.

@ChromeandCarRestoration 11 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@gertrudes_ford_f100 6 ай бұрын

Very Nice ‼️ 👏🏼 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🤩‼️🔝🇧🇷

@ChromeandCarRestoration 6 ай бұрын

Thanks

@WagonR-oq8fh 3 ай бұрын

Hello sir, how much cost on like same bike project

@torana6531 9 ай бұрын

What does It cost to do this?

@hirthirthirt1693 10 ай бұрын

Love the underwater fottage. I wonder how the Companies did not take a higher price for chromed models

@sn0fx 10 ай бұрын

Everything I've ever bought in chrome has had a 10-15% upcharge... back in the 70-90's it was cheap because they didn't care about the environmental impact.

@hirthirthirt1693 10 ай бұрын

BMX's had a standart price no matter what finish

@keithrx3c 11 ай бұрын

That turned out really nice, not surprisingly. I'm curious about what the plastic balls in some the tanks are for, what purpose do they serve?

@ChromeandCarRestoration 11 ай бұрын

Insulation

@bradleypease2492 10 ай бұрын

I believe they also help stop evaporation of the liquid below

@WaynePearson-db8ig 5 ай бұрын

Pls explain the plastic balls.regards

@josegarcia-bz8ct 5 ай бұрын

How much does it cost for a 16” bike ?

@peterbravestrong 2 ай бұрын

What are the plastic balls for in some of the tanks?

@ChromeandCarRestoration 2 ай бұрын

Insulation

@raymondmichelsoniii6606 6 ай бұрын

What if I need to get paint off of a part can I just soak it overnight in acetone?

@ChromeandCarRestoration 6 ай бұрын

Yes. Solvents will not harm the chrome. Most paint strippers are okay as well.

@kleovouloschristofi Жыл бұрын

I've sent you an email a couple of days ago but I haven't got a response. Could you please look into it ?

@mariomuz8 Жыл бұрын

so do the welds on the bike disappear

@ChromeandCarRestoration Жыл бұрын

Only if you polish them away

@user-do6uj4dj4y 9 ай бұрын

Sir, are there other ways? Is spraying the same thing?

@jaywalkercrew4446 9 ай бұрын

I see a clip of an old guy using tin foil and Coca-Cola and it was working.

@JorgeRamirez-np7ov 11 ай бұрын

😃👍

@frankangermann6460 Жыл бұрын

So no copper-layer for this bike? Why? Thanks!

@hydorah Жыл бұрын

They said in a previous video, copper layer is only needed if there are surface imperfections as it's a high build / thick layer that can fill minor pits etc and be polished up. I was surprised too. I thought copper then nickel then chrome was how it was always done, but apparently not kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iLtpn5lnxL7RdJ8.html

@ChromeandCarRestoration Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I could not have explained it better.

@ChromeandCarRestoration Жыл бұрын

Not needed and also issues with coppering hollow parts.

@frankangermann6460 Жыл бұрын

@@ChromeandCarRestoration thank u…

@quietman2672 Жыл бұрын

Another great video. Bring back memories of my 47 years in electroplating. 👍

@riimit Жыл бұрын

DO YOU CAN GIVE SOME HELP FOR AVOID BASIC COPPER BATH WITH CYANIDE USING OTHERS PRODUCT? I USE SEIGNETTE O ROCHELLES SALT + NaOH + CuSO4

@ChromeandCarRestoration Жыл бұрын

You need to get yourself a copy of the Canning Handbook on Electroplating. The older edition the better.

@hirthirthirt1693 10 ай бұрын

I am a BMX-fan...how much was this restoration?

@jaywalkercrew4446 9 ай бұрын

Buckeroos

@mariomuz8 Жыл бұрын

and are the bearings still going to fit on the forks

@ChromeandCarRestoration Жыл бұрын

Should do. They were chromed originally.

@mariomuz8 Жыл бұрын

oh yeah do u have to retap the cranks

@ChromeandCarRestoration Жыл бұрын

Not normally

@silvalining Жыл бұрын

BMX's usually have compression cranks - e.g. un-threaded

@kipdrippers 8 ай бұрын

What are the balls for in the solution ?

@ChromeandCarRestoration 8 ай бұрын

insulation

@videogamessource2473 25 күн бұрын

Looks like a expensive process I need to do a bike that isn't near as bad....

@sjjvddyumiherhv3709 Жыл бұрын

So much work on cheap bike

@ChromeandCarRestoration Жыл бұрын

Sentimental value.

@lightseek88 Жыл бұрын

Depends on where your viewpoint resides.

@donniebrasco4114 9 ай бұрын

So much ignorance.

@Czechbound Жыл бұрын

Another fantastic result ! @harrysgarage @ratarossa Very interesting to see the full chroming process, and how labour and energy intensive it is. Your viewers might appreciate a visit there if you are getting chrome restored.