tidying up an old plated frame
Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2021 12:18 pm
The Sammy Miller highboy frame that arrived recently looks like it was chrome plated when new and the chrome is still quite good in most areas but is all gone in some areas, the worst being the swing-arm near the rear tyre tread.
I have no intention of having it re-plated so am looking for options for how to manage the bare steel areas but still retain the patina.
My concern is that if not coated with something to keep the air and moisture away, the bare steel will keep rusting.
I was thinking of spray-painting the bare steel bits with clear.
Does anyone have other suggestions for this?
I have no intention of having it re-plated so am looking for options for how to manage the bare steel areas but still retain the patina.
My concern is that if not coated with something to keep the air and moisture away, the bare steel will keep rusting.
I was thinking of spray-painting the bare steel bits with clear.
Does anyone have other suggestions for this?