How To Plate, Polish, and Chrome (Motorbooks Workshop)
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| Rating | : | 4.61 (733 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 076032672X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
From the Back CoverWhether you own a custom motorcycle or a flamed-out hot rod, beautifully finished metal parts are the finishing touch that transforms a nice machine into a million-dollar baby. Aluminum and steel can be polished, chromed, anodized, plated, and painted, and this book shows you how to do each. How to Plate, Polish and Chrome
Aluminum and steel can be polished, chromed, anodized, plated, and painted, and this book shows enthusiasts how to do it. The book includes what is required, what it will cost, when to use different processes and whether to have a professional do it or tackle the project at home. Whether you own a custom motorcycle or a flamed-out hot rod, beautifully finished metal parts are the finishing touch that transforms a nice machine into a million-dollar baby. Author Dennis Parks answers every question completely and clearly, and offers step-by-step instructions for whatever is within the purview of home mechanics.
Fair book, misleading title Half of what's wrong with this book could be fixed by retitling it "An Overview of Painting, Polishing, and Plating." It spends 75 of 132 pages talking about painting, which is fine if that's what you want to know. There are other books dedicated entirely to auto painting that go into more detail. The author spends the first chapter discussing the aesthetics of motorcycles and hotrods - what makes . "This book is a waste of money" according to M. The title of the book is misleading and makes a buyer expect a lot of step-by-step instructions.Except for a somewhat detailed painting section (which is not even included in the title of the book!!!), the plate, polish and chrome sections were dealt in a very shallow manner (almost like a high school class assignment).I am a big fan of the Motorbooks Workshop series but this particular book is bey. How To Plate, Polish, and Chrome My main reason for acquiring the book was to learn how to polish my frame on my motorcycle. The book, however helpful, spent a great deal of the print dealing with painting. It was helpful to me in getting some the equipment for polishing but it it should have went more in depth and since it's title is "How To Plate, Polish, and Chrome" it should have a more step-by-step approach to polishing, plat