How To Plate, Polish, and Chrome (Motorbooks Workshop) | 
 enlarge | Author: Dennis W. Parks
Creator: Roger Ward
Publisher: Motorbooks
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 291779
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 144
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 10.4 x 8 x 0.5
ISBN: 076032672X
Dewey Decimal Number: 629.260288
EAN: 9780760326725
ASIN: 076032672X
Publication Date: November 15, 2006
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Product Description
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. 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. Author Dennis Parks answers every question completely and clearly, and offers step-by-step instructions for whatever is within the purview of home mechanics.
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 This book is a waste of money July 25, 2008
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 beyond disappointing.
Fair book, misleading title January 11, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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 them look good and what artistic choices can make them look bad. This is great; too many "how to" books discuss techniques without exploring when it is appropriate to use them.
The polishing section has some good charts and information on when to use different wheels and compounds, but didn't even mention using "set up" wheels, with abrasive glued to the cloth wheels, for coarse cutting.
The plating section really doesn't give enough information for you to start plating in your shop. It does give information on a couple suppliers of plating kits to get you started. I got the distinct impression that the publisher's lawyers read the manuscript, gasped, and deleted specific references to acids and chemicals in order to avoid potential lawsuits. As a result, the book tells how plating is done, but not how to do it yourself.
Bottom line - the author tried to cover too many subjects in one book and ended up with an overview rather than specific detailed instructions.
 Good Information December 23, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book has some good information for those who wish to add a little extra shine to the bling on their bike. It could have been more in depth but it is helpful and nicely presented. Plenty of photos and illustrations let you easily grasp the concepts presented here.
How To Plate, Polish, and Chrome October 3, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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, plating and chroming.
 Very informative November 16, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I had always assumed that stuff like chrome plating and anodizing had to be done in an expensive shop somewhere. I had no idea that I could do it myself. I'm very glad that I bought this book. Even if you don't plan on doing the work yourself, this book will help you find the right shop to do the work.
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