Who has chromed their gas cap?

Sybil TF

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How do you take this thing apart to get chromed? I know someone on here was selling ones done already which would be the way to go but.......I want this however possible.
 

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How do you take this thing apart to get chromed? I know someone on here was selling ones done already which would be the way to go but.......I want this however possible.


It has been couple of years, but from what I remember you just take the little plastic grey pins out, with a punch. When I did mine they did not want to stay in after I re-assembled it so I bought some hardware at Lowes where the one side threaded into the other pin. Worked perfectly.
 
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It has been couple of years, but from what I remember you just take the little plastic grey pins out, with a punch. When I did mine they did not want to stay in after I re-assembled it so I bought some hardware at Lowes where the one side threaded into the other pin. Worked perfectly.

Did you happen to take any pics?
 

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Your friend on the other site sent his to Browns Plating and they did a great job as I would expect. I had suggested Browns when he was looking for a chrome vendor since I know them from my Harley and chopper days.
 

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Your friend on the other site sent his to Browns Plating and they did a great job as I would expect. I had suggested Browns when he was looking for a chrome vendor since I know them from my Harley and chopper days.

Side note...I was going to chrome mine but ended up buying a MGW instead. I have heard too many horror stories of shattering during disassembly and being left with an expensive paper weight.
 

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Slightly off topic but still gas cap related, I'd like like to give powercoat a chance. Perhaps throw the cap and the wheels in for a gunmetal look or even (No not gold :)), but perhaps a dark grey. Any experience with powder coat on the cap? Does it wear off with use is that why chroming is the preferred method?
 
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Stugots879;3251432. I had suggested Browns when he was looking for a chrome vendor since I know them from my Harley and chopper days.[/QUOTE said:
Yes I know, have many Harley years......lol
 

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