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  1. 30th October 2010, 07:16 PM #1
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    CHROME SWIVEL HUBS ON FRONT AXLE

    Has any one every had the swivel hubs rechromed I have 3 sets that are buggered and I dont see why they could not be rechromed , only thing is they would have to be hard chrome not dec chromed
    If any one has had this done on the east coast where and the cost please.

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  2. 30th October 2010, 07:51 PM #2
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    I didn't think they were chromed. More like hardened steel.
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  3. 30th October 2010, 08:26 PM #3
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    Getting swivells re done is iffy
    You have to either fill the scores or pitt marks then grind the surface, most places don't have a cylindrical grinder. They have grinders to do flat cylinders surfaces. All depends how mutch they linish off the surface, most end up under size and you will have sealing problems sooner. Be careful!
    Labour intensive, most probably cheaperto buy new ones...
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  4. 31st October 2010, 07:19 AM #4
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    I have 2 big industrial chrome places here that do the major industries here
    both were not too keen on doing swivels. One said they would do "flash chrome" that is only a thin layer. I can't remember the price but it was around the price of new ones anyway Hardchrome services in South Aus do them.
    The piccy is a re chromed swivel that was chromed over the wear mark.





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  5. 31st October 2010, 08:25 AM #5
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    Hodgo,
    What about de-rusting them and filling the pits with an epoxy filler?

    I have read on some UK forums of people doing this and being happy with the results,

    Cheers Charlie
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  6. 31st October 2010, 08:29 AM #6
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    Call Hardchrome Engineering, Wellington Road, Clayton and chat with the the technical department.

    They will advise on the chance of success/failure.

    Cheers
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  7. 31st October 2010, 10:57 AM #7
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    got my series one houseings done by a mob in south oz ole see if i can track some details down done a great job more then happy
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  8. 31st October 2010, 11:02 AM #8
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    As i said in the above post




    Hardchrome Services
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  9. 31st October 2010, 11:02 AM #9
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    yup thats the mob sorry about the double post
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  10. 1st November 2010, 09:47 PM #10
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    My '85 trayback has teflon coated swivels. Sorry I dont have the slightest details as they were already done when I bought it.
    Just thought I would put that idea forward. I was told more exxy than chrome though.
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