Author Topic: Proof that Honda Chrome is more rust resistant than its Steel  (Read 865 times)

0 Members and 2 Guests are viewing this topic.

Offline Kong

  • Expert
  • ****
  • Posts: 1,051
Proof that Honda Chrome is more rust resistant than its Steel
« on: December 14, 2010, 07:36:16 AM »
Sometimes a barn find can be pristine, sometimes not.

2002 FXSTD/I  Softail Deuce
2001 Acura (Honda) CL Type-S
1986 Honda Rebel, 450
1978 Honda CB550K
1977 Honda CB550K

Offline gmonkey

  • Hot Shot
  • ***
  • Posts: 336
Re: Proof that Honda Chrome is more rust resistant than its Steel
« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2010, 09:19:44 AM »
Isn't resistance to corrosion the idea of chrome in the first place?  I thought the shiny look is just a byproduct.
Big pile of 76 CB550F parts
'98 FZR600 purring like a chain-smoking kitten!

Offline Damfino

  • Sneaky, Evil, Magnificent Bastard of a
  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 5,216
  • Look at the grouse! NYUK,NYUK,NYUK!
Re: Proof that Honda Chrome is more rust resistant than its Steel
« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2010, 11:08:42 AM »


A little steel wool & elbow grease will fix that right up!  :P
Your Message Here!
You can still call me 'Schmitty'

1976 CB 750
2014 CB 1100DLX
2015 Harley Davidson Freewheeler



You know, a long time ago being crazy meant something. Nowadays everybody's crazy.
Charles Manson

You've got to watch your back in the SSDB, this is where the clever guys get bored with bike talk and make poo jokes.
I like my women a little big. Natural. Now, they shave this and wax that. It's not right. I love natural women. Big women. This trend in women has to go. Bulomia, anorexia. That's just wrong. You know what will cure that? My special sticky buns. One lick of my sticky buns and your appetite will come right back. ~ RIP Mr. Borgnine  01/24/1917 - 07/08/2012  :'(

Offline hotpocket

  • Enthusiast
  • **
  • Posts: 149
Re: Proof that Honda Chrome is more rust resistant than its Steel
« Reply #3 on: December 15, 2010, 09:17:49 PM »
Isn't resistance to corrosion the idea of chrome in the first place?  I thought the shiny look is just a byproduct.

yes, it also makes it stronger and firmer. that's why higher end tools such as as Snap-On are nickel plated.
Ah, the patter of little feet around the house. There's nothing like having a midget for a butler

Offline Frankencake

  • Yesssssss,
  • Master
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,847
  • "I like the old junk"
Re: Proof that Honda Chrome is more rust resistant than its Steel
« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2010, 03:49:22 AM »
It's those pine needles.  They trap moisture AND they contain an acid for a one-two punch.
"Sure, if you don't want that bike in your backyard, I guess I'll take it."  "I'll probably just scrap it......"

Frankencake:  Brotherhood of the unemployed?  What's our secret handshake?

333:  Think "Shakeweight".