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this was a great post, but there was no answer on how to paint the R1s CHROME!!!
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this was a great post, but there was no answer on how to paint the R1s CHROME!!!
Zohhhmmmmbieeee... Lol not you xman, just this thread being revived in general. But the whole polishing thing would be something i wouldnt mind doing, If anyone wants to part with their metals for a little bot over a week (shipping time included) since I am pretty busy woth life, work, etc. but the only downside to polishing is being able to accept the fact that the finish that covered some, or a lot, of imperfections will now be removed and expose the blemishes. Basically some shiny holes and, hmm, ugh, divots? So, for a limited amount of time... Whomever sees this post, and wants me to polish their xmetal romeos, XS, halfX, or any other disassembled metals (i would rather not take apart your coupler, for the juliet, r2, xx, penny, & mars owners just because i know they can get damaged if the rivets are really stuck) i would do them for ...$50 that, covers, materials, labor, and return shipping. Labor of love, but I also do not want to get flooded by people wanting me to rub them for free
yeah probably 1-2 hours, plus cost of rouge & dremel bits, i could be homeless and di this and survive...Just guessing how long it takes to do one of these, that's a dang cheap labor rate...
Is it such a bad thing to bring up old posts? I need answers! Help a brother out haha
I promise to say polished instead of chrome from here on out...Holy zombie batman.
What you're calling "chrome" we call "polished". Can be done with some patience, a dremel and some jeweler's rouge. I'm not an expert but with that extra info, and your search kung-fu, you'll be all set...
Is it such a bad thing to bring up old posts? I need answers! Help a brother out haha
I think i sorta addressed this before, both "chrome" plating and polishing are both appropriate terms when it comes to treating xmetals and getting the shiny, silvery appearance. The difference is that if you plate or "chrome" titanium, you are basically coating it with another substance which is extremely difficult and costly, but if done correctly looks perfect. Polishing on the other hand just requires some DIY skills, time, and patience, wherein you are removing the original coating (xmetal,plasma,24k, etc.) and polishing the bare titanium. Polishing you would think is the way to go since it is cheap... well, the downside, as already mentioned here, is any imperfections in the cast frame are now exposed. so you would have a shiny surface, that may have an occasional pockmark or dent, which chroming over would cover-up.I promise to say polished instead of chrome from here on out...