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Technical Board => General Technical => Topic started by: Phil Gray on August 31, 2001, 07:29:21 AM



Title: CHROMING DIE-CAST
Post by: Phil Gray on August 31, 2001, 07:29:21 AM
I had the headlight rims on my FE re-chromed about 5 years ago - a great job at the time, but alas, there are now bubbles appearing from under the chrome.

If I was to get them re-done, is there any special treatment that will stop the die-cast from bubbling?



Title: Re: CHROMING DIE-CAST
Post by: leigh on September 06, 2001, 08:22:04 PM
Bubbling in diecast is a chemical change in the metal structure, which unfortunately can't be stopped. I've been told by a chemist friend that the chroming process may even add to the reaction. :(