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03-21-2015, 01:04 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Beachwood, NJ
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Copper platting
I have a friend looking for a place to get his wheels copper plated let me know if you guys know of anything
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03-21-2015, 07:34 PM
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Meet Coordinator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: brick/pt. pleasant beach
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I'd get in touch with Paul, Hardcorez28, as I'm sure he knows someone.
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03-21-2015, 07:50 PM
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BadMod
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: hamilton, nj
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Sounds expensive and heavy. And junkies will try to steal them. Why not copper color powdercoating?
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03-21-2015, 11:03 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Arm pit of the world... NJ
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Any place that does show chroming can do it. Copper plating is the first step.
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03-22-2015, 09:26 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
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I think I read that they get the copper look by doing chrome and then a brown powdercoat over it. Obviously its a certain amount in order to make it look right.
And with copper, remember a clear coat is very important. Any scratches would need to be fixed asap. chrome can hold up a bit on its own as well as aluminum but copper will oxidize to green over time when exposed and would be accelerated by road salt/brine left over on the roads during winter as well as for the first few weeks of spring.
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03-22-2015, 10:31 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 586
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I use a guy in Newark
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03-23-2015, 06:54 AM
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NJFBOA Co-Founder
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: All up in your kool aid!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider
I'd get in touch with Paul, Hardcorez28, as I'm sure he knows someone.
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This is the answer. Click on the RPM link over there >>>>>>
Paul did copper on a motorcycle he built. It's an amazing look.
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03-23-2015, 09:40 AM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
Join Date: Mar 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NJSPEEDER
This is the answer. Click on the RPM link over there >>>>>>
Paul did copper on a motorcycle he built. It's an amazing look.
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I am pretty sure the place he uses for chroming/copper work is down in TN somewhere.
There aren't a lot of good metal places left in the state.
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03-23-2015, 04:22 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Beachwood, NJ
Posts: 406
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TaKid455
I use a guy in Newark
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Any contact info?
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03-23-2015, 07:10 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Harrison NJ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Italian Stallion
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i can put my money on that he uses perfect metal finish. aka ariel
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