Rechrome or not ?

[abeltr]

I am refurbishing a 65 Sears Spyder 20".
The sissy bar is kind of rough. Should I have it rechrome or look for a replacement ?
Where would I find a direct replacement and costs ? Thank you

 

[wheelbender6]

The rechroming will probably cost more than replacement.

 

[musclebikemadman]

I am refurbishing a 65 Sears Spyder 20".
The sissy bar is kind of rough. Should I have it rechrome or look for a replacement ?
Where would I find a direct replacement and costs ? Thank you

What does it look like?

The rechroming will probably cost more than replacement.

Yep

 

[AndyA]

There is a third option, which won't look as good as either of the first two options, but would be much cheaper: sand the heck out of it and hit it with some silver paint (or black or some other color). Come to think of it, it depends on what "kind of rough" means. It could be that it would respond well to the old bronze wool (or aluminum foil) and chrome polish treatment.
Have fun!

 

[ronark]

Abeltr…..I had my Cruiser Chromed for $400 and never regretted doing it…..one of my best rides.

 

[abeltr]

What does it look like?

Yep

Thank you

 

[abeltr]

What does it look like?

Yep

The sissy bar is pretty rough. Not only rust but bumpy. Will need polishing prior to re-chrome

 

[rickpaulos]

There is chrome powdercoat and chrome spray paint.

Prep is everything. Any pits, scratches, dents or missing bits of chrome will show big time under new chrome if you don't get the metal perfectly smooth. Removing the old chrome and sanding to 800 will be needed for decent results no matter what cover you choose.

Triple plate is copper, then nickel, then chrome. Most of the old USA bike makers did not do triple plate which is why the chrome hasn't held up.

Some chrome shops will reverse the process to remove the old chrome prior sanding smooth. Or you can diy with your car battery charger and the right chemicals in a tub.