Blasting and re-chroming
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 12:47 pm
Gents
I have the opportunity to purchase another z650, but it is in a bit of a state. Some questions if I may. The cylinder head could do with a vapour, or possibly bead?, blast to remove all the surface oxidation/corrosion. What is the form here please? Obviously remove the head, then what? I was thinking of replacing the cam cover, then blanking off the bottom with plywood and bung/tape the outlets/inlets to "seal" the head during any blasting. Would this be acceptable?
Secondly the headers and silencers would benefit from a re-chrome. Can anyone recommend any decent, careful plater please? An internet search doesn't throw up much....
Very many thanks
Mark
I have the opportunity to purchase another z650, but it is in a bit of a state. Some questions if I may. The cylinder head could do with a vapour, or possibly bead?, blast to remove all the surface oxidation/corrosion. What is the form here please? Obviously remove the head, then what? I was thinking of replacing the cam cover, then blanking off the bottom with plywood and bung/tape the outlets/inlets to "seal" the head during any blasting. Would this be acceptable?
Secondly the headers and silencers would benefit from a re-chrome. Can anyone recommend any decent, careful plater please? An internet search doesn't throw up much....
Very many thanks
Mark