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cragster
03-15-2006, 05:49 PM
Can someone tell me what i should try to make my axel all shiny and chrome looking on my 86 X?Here is a pic of it...
nouseforaname90
03-15-2006, 05:52 PM
My guess is either polish it and use a good clear coat on it so it doesn't rust, or get it powder coated a chrome-color.
cragster
03-15-2006, 05:54 PM
so some places can polish it? but its steel isnt it?
200x Basket
03-15-2006, 05:56 PM
you can have it re anodized
200x Basket
03-15-2006, 05:57 PM
i would be more worried about the frame damage :)
nouseforaname90
03-15-2006, 05:57 PM
so some places can polish it? but its steel isnt it?

Yeah.. I thought about that right after I posted and didn't want to bother chaning it.. lol
Anodizing, chroming, or PC'ing are your options, really.
cragster
03-15-2006, 05:58 PM
i would be more worried about the frame damage :)

lol no that is how i bought my new rear end. There is a guy i know has prolly 100 or more 3 wheelers in parts,, and dirtbikes, sleds, and quads. So much junk/stuff. Its an atv junkyard really
cragster
03-15-2006, 05:59 PM
Yeah.. I thought about that right after I posted and didn't want to bother chaning it.. lol
Anodizing, chroming, or PC'ing are your options, really.

How much for each....
chris200x
03-15-2006, 06:02 PM
Once your trike is running simply elevate the rear tires off the ground.. while the rear axle is spinning simply use a scour pad or steel wool to shiner her rite up. use some clear coat on there to protect and you'll be good to go.
nouseforaname90
03-15-2006, 06:02 PM
Uhm I've never looked into anodizing but..
Chroming.. www.brotherscustomchrome.com.. check them out and see if they have it on their price list.
And PC'ing would probly run you around $40 or less. www.absolutepowdercoating.com. They are the closest PC'er to me that charges the best rates. Try them out for and idea about pricing.
My guess is that PC'ing would be cheaper and look good, but chrome would probly be shinier.
cragster
03-15-2006, 06:07 PM
Oh i think ill do stel wool. I have an extra axel to practice on...
chris200x
03-15-2006, 06:46 PM
Oh i think ill do stel wool. I have an extra axel to practice on...

That... and it's a heck of a lot cheaper. ;)
HELLONWHEELS
03-15-2006, 07:14 PM
ya i used wool on my x axle and cleared it and it turned out good:)
cragster
03-15-2006, 08:05 PM
It will look good but not polished...right? A kicka** turnout would be like a dirablue.....