I doubt that any weakening due to chroming would have a SIGNIFICANT impact
on the required structural properties that Jeff will be needing.
Terry Banbury
> ----------
> From: Mitchell, Douglas (D.B.)[SMTP:dmitchel@ford.com]
> Reply To: Mitchell, Douglas (D.B.)
> Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2000 2:32 PM
> To: 'Jeff McNeal'; Mitchell, Douglas (D.B.); Spitfire List
> Cc: Triumph List
> Subject: RE: Chroming roll bars - where?
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Jeff McNeal [mailto:jmcneal@ohms.com]
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2000 10:37 AM
> > To: Mitchell, Douglas (D.B.); Spitfire List
> > Cc: Triumph List
> > Subject: Re: Chroming roll bars - where?
> >
> [snippity snip]
> > How does the chroming process "weaken" the metal or welds? I don't
> > understand how it could, but of course that would be a
> > concern if it is
> > true.
> >
> > The only other reason that I'm having second thoughts is
> > because I'll have
> > to have the rollbar sandblasted first to remove the paint --
> > another expense
> > involved with the process. Oh well, I can get an estimate, at least.
> >
> > Best wishes,
> >
> > Jeff
>
> Jeff,
>
> I am not a metalurgist, but I have been told about the weakening
> by people who know the chroming process. I believe that it has to
> do with the liquids that the part is dipped into as well as chemical
> reactions to the chrome itself.
>
> I had my tongue-in-my-cheek when I referred to the acceleration
> earlier, but I have had more than a few lumps on my head from
> hitting the roll bar. Keep in mind that you will have problems
> with the tonneau cover.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Doug
>
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