How to restore the chrome on a Haro BMX Bike

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 - [e-mail]
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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[@MarginWalker]

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

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

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

[@robertporter1143]

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

[@whitewellybmxrestorations]

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

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Glad you liked it!

[@sigmann66]

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

[@KwokChung]

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

[@ClubmanGT1971]

Absolutely fascinating! Thanks! True professionals👌

[@funnyminky]

Amazing work - simply stunning results

[@frankcastle3827]

That came out beautiful!!

[@hallstrr]

The grinding and buffing work is amazing !

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

It has to be.

[@AmazingChinaToday]

Glorious work 👍

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@cyrusalthor8583]

Incredible workshop.

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

We agree!

[@OldTimeyGraeme]

That’s an incredible amount of work !!

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Oh yes

[@LuckyJBot]

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

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Glad I could help

[@Dan-dx9qu]

Amazing work 👌🏽

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jamesgallagher1992]

Beautiful job...class video👏

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Thank you very much!

[@1995RangeRover]

Outstanding!!

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@KR34KX]

RESPECT !!!

[@peterbravestrong]

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

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Thanks

[@TRESCL]

Top job!

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Thanks

[@chalksta5370]

just WOW!!!!!

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Thanks

[@typhoon1493]

top shelf 👌🏼

[@nikkolas821]

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.

[@deanclark828]

What did this cost??

[@torana6531]

What does a job like this cost please?

[@Coffeeanddonuts]

amazing

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Thanks

[@Demop_VW_garage]

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 :)

[@peternickel6695]

Great!!! 👍

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@reddsshaker3477]

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.

[@user-xq5jk1em5r]

Excelente 😎

[@Preso58]

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?

[@kodiangkulim5437]

Nice bro...from malaysia

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Thanks and welcome

[@NotchbackNick313]

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 😪

[@smoth0p3ratorc5]

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

[@kermitthehermit9588]

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.

[@hayzee4429]

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

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Boogie.VanMan]

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

[@gertrudes_ford_f100]

Very Nice ‼️ 👏🏼 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🤩‼️🔝🇧🇷

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Thanks

[@torana6531]

What does It cost to do this?

[@_Junior_Jesus_]

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

[@coreymckenzie8945]

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

[@hirthirthirt1693]

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

[@sn0fx]

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]

BMX's had a standart price no matter what finish

[@toketoker2975]

What kind of chrome yall using hexovailant or decorative chrome

[@keithrx3c]

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]

Insulation

[@bradleypease2492]

I believe they also help stop evaporation of the liquid below

[@WaynePearson-db8ig]

Pls explain the plastic balls.regards

[@WagonR-oq8fh]

Hello sir, how much cost on like same bike project

[@JorgeRamirez-np7ov]

😃👍

[@josegarcia-bz8ct]

How much does it cost for a 16” bike ?

[@peterbravestrong]

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

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Insulation

[@kleovouloschristofi]

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

[@raymondmichelsoniii6606]

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

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

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

[@quietman2672]

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

[@riimit]

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]

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

[@mariomuz8]

so do the welds on the bike disappear

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Only if you polish them away

[@user-do6uj4dj4y]

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

[@jaywalkercrew4446]

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

[@hirthirthirt1693]

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

[@jaywalkercrew4446]

Buckeroos

[@frankangermann6460]

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

[@hydorah]

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 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIacnWlslL2ges0

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Thanks. I could not have explained it better.

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Not needed and also issues with coppering hollow parts.

[@frankangermann6460]

@@ChromeandCarRestoration thank u…

[@mariomuz8]

and are the bearings still going to fit on the forks

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Should do. They were chromed originally.

[@mariomuz8]

oh yeah do u have to retap the cranks

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Not normally

[@silvalining]

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

[@videogamessource2473]

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

[@kipdrippers]

What are the balls for in the solution ?

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

insulation

[@sjjvddyumiherhv3709]

So much work on cheap bike

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Sentimental value.

[@lightseek88]

Depends on where your viewpoint resides.

[@donniebrasco4114]

So much ignorance.

[@Czechbound]

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.

[@jaywalkercrew4446]

This looks top notch, but expensive 🫰

[@radkesrods1184]

alo of work for a 20 follar pos ruined TF out out of it

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Tanks fo te communt

[@erikp87]

Nah, looks like a 95-96 Super Blammo, still a couple hundred bucks. Looks amazing, and was saved is what matters.

[@badcommentbot8349]

​@@erikp87 shredder deluxe Blammo has different seat stays

[@badcommentbot8349]

Shredder deluxe ?

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Not sure, check out the instagram for EZO Cycle for more info on this job