Hey guys , I dont make posts that much , but I am in need of some help(Been looking for hours).. Where can I get engine parts chromed or polished for a decent price? OR what tools do I need to do it myself? Anyone had experience?

My engine looks funny with the GReddy elbow in and everything around it being old and ugly... Any help is much appreciated , thanks


Also , I would need them done pretty fast ... And I wouldnt mind doing them myself..


James.

 

Anyone ?

 

Well, as far as chroming goes, that isn't something you could do yourself. Shops typically coat the part in multiple metals, such as copper and chromium, using a process called electroplating. Unfortunately, not sure about shops in Calgary.

As far as doing something yourself, nothing is really going to happen quick to give you something equal to a professional chrome job. My suggestion to you would be to take a trip to Canadian Tire and get some Mother's Metal Polish, runs around 15 dollars. I've used it on aluminum intake tubes and wheels. Keep in mind though, it depends on what you want to make shiny. If it's a rough aluminum surface, you've got to smooth it out with emery paper (sand paper but on a cloth) of increasing grits. Also, if it is aluminum and the surface is smooth, there may be a clear coating, of which you have to strip first. If you're talking steel or another hard metal, be prepared for copius amounts of labour.

It really depends.

 

try Top Gun powder coating ... they are located on 11th st. close to the mustang shop and western motorsport...

 

I can't give you any advice, except to THINK BIG, JAMES

You might want to check into any media-blasting places.

 

^^ Wowza lol .. Thanks for the help guys!


^^ Do you know any shops that would do that kind of work in the picture?? That looks amazing

 

If you are driving north on Barlow trail south(the foothills industrial section), around 54 ave on the east side you will some signs for a place that all they do is polish parts for semi trucks and stuff, I would lay a bet they would do that kinda of stuff for you..max

 

After seeing the above pic....I think I need a bathroom break.

That looks amazing!

 

I Just seem a truck on the way to work this morning from Alberta Plating it said "Show Chrome Specialsts". There number is 265-4947, maybe give them a call.

 

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If it's a rough aluminum surface, you've got to smooth it out with emery paper (sand paper but on a cloth) of increasing grits. [quote]

But be sure the emery cloth you use is specifically made for polishing aluminum. If you don't get the right stuff, the ferrous metals in the emery cloth will embed into the aluminum you are polishing. This will set you up for dissimilar metal corrosion, which is brought on by electrical differences between the two metals. Very small amounts of current will flow between the iron particles in the emery and the aluminum base metal of the components, resulting in "slow oxidation", ie: corrosion.