How to restore the chrome on a Haro BMX Bike

[@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

[@potsy9973]

Ancient tools are often the best kind to work with imo.

[@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!

[@dj-ben-j3927]

This is badboy. Amazing mate. Old skool style. Badboy skills. Gonna bring my bikes to you

[@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

[@shawnbenson979]

well its been a year .... how did it go ?

[@KwokChung]

@@shawnbenson979 the bike was built last year and handed over to a proud owner down south. He is not a rider, but the Haro is proudly hung up on the wall of his office

[@RezaLava]

You got rid of it? It was your original bmx and you got rid of it?? 😢 When I moved out back in 2001 my mother threw my baby blue with white mags gt performer in the garbage till this day I wish I could have that bike back damn I miss that bike.

[@robertporter1143]

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

[@Boogie.VanMan]

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

[@carlbarnett2395]

Mate in Australia it is $1200

[@potsy9973]

The guys that redo chrome make it 10x nicer than it was originally. I had things like car bumbers re-chromed and they turned out brilliant. The camera doesn't truly capture 100% of the beauty in things.

[@cyrusalthor8583]

Incredible workshop.

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

We agree!

[@LuckyJBot]

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

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Glad I could help

[@torana6531]

What does a job like this cost please?

[@josephzimmerman3384]

I really like your shop, really good work brotha man

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

I appreciate that!

[@smoth0p3ratorc5]

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

[@sigmann66]

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

[@hallstrr]

The grinding and buffing work is amazing !

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

It has to be.

[@AmazingChinaToday]

Glorious work 👍

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@deanclark828]

What did this cost??

[@Dabbin916]

Yes

[@WagonR-oq8fh]

Hello sir, how much cost on like same bike project

[@funnyminky]

Amazing work - simply stunning results

[@ThatsHimThere]

That’s an incredible amount of work !!

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Oh yes

[@peterbravestrong]

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

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Thanks

[@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.

[@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.

[@torana6531]

What does It cost to do this?

[@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.

[@DemopVWgarage]

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 :)

[@_Junior_Jesus_]

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

[@josegarcia-bz8ct]

How much does it cost for a 16” bike ?

[@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

[@superfren3559]

Does the thickness of the plating effect areas with press fit components like ball bearing cups?

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

It depends on the part

[@Dan-dx9qu]

Amazing work 👌🏽

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Thank you so much 😀

[@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?

[@frankcastle3827]

That came out beautiful!!

[@ClubmanGT1971]

Absolutely fascinating! Thanks! True professionals👌

[@BlueEmberDarkHorse]

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 😪

[@jamesgallagher1992]

Beautiful job...class video👏

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Thank you very much!

[@coreymckenzie8945]

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

[@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.

[@peterbravestrong]

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

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Insulation

[@ICXCONE]

How much does this cost and what if the bike has paint? Also is this in the USA?

[@SIGFREDOVELEZVELEZ]

Yoo Tengo una GT.California Antigua Aniquelada y bella

[@toketoker2975]

What kind of chrome yall using hexovailant or decorative chrome

[@1995RangeRover]

Outstanding!!

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@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.

[@icantfinkofname]

How do I get my BMX Chrome plated like this in the video

[@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…

[@Coffeeanddonuts]

amazing

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Thanks

[@chalksta5370]

just WOW!!!!!

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Thanks

[@Metal-Possum]

Yer a wizard Harry!

[@mariomuz8]

so do the welds on the bike disappear

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Only if you polish them away

[@cwest3956]

Does the king reply? I have a haro i would like to chrome as well good sir

[@TRESCL]

Top job!

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Thanks

[@الكوليالكولي-ع4ذ]

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]

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

[@Thegobstopper61]

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

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Awesome, thank you!

[@KR34KX]

RESPECT !!!

[@MisterPerks]

Like a lot of other folks I wanna know how much does this cost? Looking at all that labour it can’t be cheap!

[@peternickel6695]

Great!!! 👍

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mariomuz8]

and are the bearings still going to fit on the forks

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Should do. They were chromed originally.

[@hirthirthirt1693]

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

[@jaywalkercrew4446]

Buckeroos

[@kodiangkulim5437]

Nice bro...from malaysia

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Thanks and welcome

[@gertrudes_ford_f100]

Very Nice ‼️ 👏🏼 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🤩‼️🔝🇧🇷

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Thanks

[@typhoon1493]

top shelf 👌🏼

[@mariomuz8]

oh yeah do u have to retap the cranks

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Not normally

[@silvalining]

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

[@kipdrippers]

What are the balls for in the solution ?

[@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 ?

[@jamespeters2859]

Interesting 🧐

[@LorOlvera]

Excelente 😎

[@JorgeRamirez-np7ov]

😃👍

[@videogamessource2473]

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

[@raymondsheffield5366]

I don't understand. The abrasive tools is sparking which means removing metal and I see SEVERE FLAT SPOTS. That means the frame is GARBAGE. To a true BMX COLLECTOR, it is no longer worth anything as it doesn't even weigh what it did new. You have destroyed the original frame. It is NO LONGER SHAPED as it was originally. You grinded metal away.

[@sjjvddyumiherhv3709]

So much work on cheap bike

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Sentimental value.

[@lightseek88]

Depends on where your viewpoint resides.

[@donniebrasco4114]

So much ignorance.

[@raymondsheffield5366]

This is ALTERATION and DESTRUCTION not restoration. The destruction of a survivor BMX angers me to no end. DO NOT DO THIS. It's ONLY ORIGINAL ONCE.

[@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.

[@radkesrods1184]

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

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Tanks fo te communt

[@erik4-1987]

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

[@badcommentbot8349]

​@@erik4-1987 shredder deluxe Blammo has different seat stays

[@jaywalkercrew4446]

This looks top notch, but expensive 🫰

[@DEOHGE-yn7ng]

But how much does it cost?🫤