how to protect newly chromed mudguard

[1340fxd]

Just had front mudguard re-chromed by the London Chroming Co. How do I protect the underside from corrosion? Suggestions include: paint it with Hammerite Smooth (silver) paint or Hammerite Waxoyl. What has worked long-term for you?

[Ed Z1-R]

I could only suggest an automotive underseal,as i would think even using a hammerite type of paint would chip from a stone at high speed.
Or checking it at regular intervals and keep applying hammerite

[Steve S]

Its your choice really,I have used a waxoil sealer on mine to keep the moisture out and protect it,still retains that 'original' look with the metal showing through,rather than painted.

[Steve S]

Forgot to ask,have heard good things about the London Chroming company,how did the mudgaurd come out/cost etc.Ta.

[Pigford]

U could always stick some of that clear plastic film to the underside
I've seen the stuff advertised and it protects the paintwork, forks, fairings, etc of bikes. Can't remember where I saw it tho

[1340fxd]

Steve - not picked the stuff up yet but will report on quality (should be good as they appear to be an "old fashioned" sort of place on the Old Kent Road, London, just down the road from me.

As to cost - ?280 to chrome a front mudguard, two stanchion brackets that hold the headlight and about four brackets that hold the brake pipes etc plus four bolts. probably not the cheapest but think the work is quite fiddly and they are rollimg a small dent out of the mudguard as well

[Pigford]

[ROZZER]

Seems bloody expensive mate, you could buy new cheaper, unless complete originality is the order of the day.

[1340fxd]

Sure I could buy new cheaper and the quality of the chrome would be? Just the same old carp as original.

This way I get hand prepared British chrome that should look better and last longer. Time will tell but the old saying - you get what you pay for usually applies

[Pigford]

..................this is like the "3-legged chair" senario

Now you're gonna have to upgrade the rest of Mr Kawasaki's wares to match that sort of quality.

Or just keep the rear mudguard, ditch the rest and start over

[1340fxd]

Pigford - you make a good point there.

I picked the chromed parts up today and in my view the finish is truely outstanding. On every part you can see the care that has gone into the preparation and finishing - way above the standard of NOS or pattern parts.

But as you say, here we go - got to do th rest now. What they call a rolling restoration I think.

I would say give London Chroming a try - expensive it may be but what a good result

[000zeds]

London Chroming have done a lot work for me ! Expensive but the work is first class. The old story you pay for what you get.