CAAD4 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Has anyone had a steel frame copper plated in Jhb. I'd appreciate feedback, recommendations, comments and cost indications. Thanks All. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolipoli Posted June 22, 2015 Share Isn't copper very heavy? Other than that it would look awesome. You can try African Electroplating in Industria (I think). They do Chrome and Nickel plating, but I believe that they start with a layer of Copper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAD4 Posted June 22, 2015 Share Isn't copper very heavy? Other than that it would look awesome. You can try African Electroplating in Industria (I think). They do Chrome and Nickel plating, but I believe that they start with a layer of Copper. Thanks I've heard of them in Classic Car circles. I was hoping someone had done a frame. I have seen one that was for sale on the Hub a few week's ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted June 22, 2015 Share that's gonna confuse the bike jackers...they not gonna know whether to take it to Mozambique or their local scrap dealer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porqui Posted June 22, 2015 Share Can you copper plate metal/steel - there might be an adhesion problem.There could also be a reaction between the two over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryno. Posted June 22, 2015 Share Can you copper plate metal/steel - there might be an adhesion problem.There could also be a reaction between the two over time.there wont be an adhesion problem as far as I know, the metal conducts electricity so the plating will work quite well. the Copper will oxidize over time and become a greenish blue but other that that i think it will look quite cool. just note the frame won't be a shiny brown colour unless you polish it with a very fine metal polish. Plated copper is a very dark non shiny brown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAD4 Posted June 22, 2015 Share I've seen many pictures of it having been done overseas, so with steel there doesn't seem to be a problem, as far as I know. I'm just wanting to compare places to see if it's financially viable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted June 22, 2015 Share Has anyone had a steel frame copper plated in Jhb. I'd appreciate feedback, recommendations, comments and cost indications. Thanks All.Mike at Mikes bikes just did one - chat to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAD4 Posted June 22, 2015 Share there wont be an adhesion problem as far as I know, the metal conducts electricity so the plating will work quite well. the Copper will oxidize over time and become a greenish blue but other that that i think it will look quite cool. just note the frame won't be a shiny brown colour unless you polish it with a very fine metal polish. Plated copper is a very dark non shiny brown. There seems to be different types, dark and bright. Most guys apply a clear coat, in order to keep it shiny and to prevent it from oxidising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAD4 Posted June 22, 2015 Share Mike at Mikes bikes just did one - chat to him. Yes I forgot about them, as I saw that project of theirs a while ago. Thanks will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1herman12 Posted June 22, 2015 Share A friend of mine did it on a alphina frame a few years back he still has it what do you want to know then I can ask him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted June 22, 2015 Share I've seen many pictures of it having been done overseas, so with steel there doesn't seem to be a problem, as far as I know. I'm just wanting to compare places to see if it's financially viable.very nice, just please do not plak on a #moonlightmass plakkerkie as per the pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAD4 Posted June 22, 2015 Share very nice, just please do not plak on a #moonlightmass plakkerkie as per the pic Neva! How about #Suckmycog? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted June 22, 2015 Share Neva! How about #Suckmycog?#FORKOFF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAD4 Posted June 23, 2015 Share that's gonna confuse the bike jackers...they not gonna know whether to take it to Mozambique or their local scrap dealer At least if it breaks, you can call a Plumber.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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