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How To Plate, Polish and Chrome: Anodizing, Plating, Painting, Polishing, Tools, Techniques
  Whether you own a custom motorcycle or a flamed-out hot rod, beautifully finished metal parts are the finishing touch that transforms a nice machine into a million-dollar baby.
Aluminum and steel can be polished, chromed, anodized, plated, and painted, and this book shows enthusiasts how to do each.
TABLE of CONTENTS:
CHOOSING A FINISH
Selecting a Finish | Paint | Powder Coating | Polishing | Chrome Plating
TOOLS, MATERIALS and SAFETY
Necessary Equipment | Materials | Safety Items
PAINT: PREP to TOP COAT
Surface Preparation | Masking | Application | Graphics
POWDER COATING
What is Powder Coating? | Surface Preparation | Applying Powder | Curing | Getting Started
POLISHING
How It's Done | Necessary Equipment | Polishing Process | Safety Considerations
PLATING
Plating Basics | Safety Concerns | Setting up a Home Plating Shop | Necessary Equipment | Chrome Plating | Copper Plating | Nickel Plating | Chrome Paint as an Alternative | Other Metal Finishes | Antique Finishes
ANODIZING
What is Anodizing? | Surface Preparation | Adding Color | Sealing | Anodizing at Home | Cleaning Anodized Aluminum
Sources | Index
How To Plate, Polish and Chrome covers necessary materials, what it will cost, when to use different processes and whether to have a professional do it or tackle the project at home.
Author Dennis Parks answers every question completely and clearly, and offers step-by-step instructions for the home hobbyist.
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PRODUCT DETAILS:- Publisher: Motorbooks International - 2006
- Author: Dennis Parks
- Binding: Paperback - 8.5 x 11 inches
- Pages: 144 - Hundreds of color photos and illustrations
- ISBN: 9780760326725
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