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How much does it cost to chrome a bass?


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I've got a Explorer bass that doesn't get much use. It's got some dings on the back from my belt and strap. I'm not sure if chroming the bass is even possible since it's a set neck but I thought it might be cool and be a decent selling point if I ever get rid of it.

 

How much would it cost and would the dings be covered by the chrome?

 

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The dings would be covered, but you'd notice them. It would be like painting a car. You can paint over all the imperfections, but they'll still show.

 

I'm not sure it would be possible to chrome wood. The chroming process basically uses electrolysis to adhere the metal to metal. Lets say it was possible...probably around $200 or so.

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There's a place that used to advertise and sell the service on eBay. They actually use nickel plating if I remember correctly. BOALG has/had a chromed BC Rich.

 

I don't imagine it could weigh much more than those shoulder-breaking acrylic guitars.

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I Think I would rather have one in multi colored duct tape than chrome:thu:

 

:D:D

 

Doesn't chroming involve an electrolysis bath? I don't how that would be done on wood because the bath is always a highly corrosive acid which would damage the wood.

 

There must be another method like the one they use on plastics.

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:D
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Doesn't chroming involve an electrolysis bath? I don't how that would be done on wood because the bath is always a highly corrosive acid which would damage the wood.


There must be another method like the one they use on plastics.

It will peal big time.......

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I'm planning to "Silver Leaf" my Destroyer next month. I'll actually use imitation silver leaf... aka Aluminum Leaf.

 

The pickups are being delivered tomorrow (friggin USPS jerking me around this weekend)

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