Don,
There are actually quite a few frames that are actual gold plating, The cromovelato effect is far more practical probably; but if done properly, real gold plating does work. One problem is that most gold plating tanks are quite small. Too small for plating frames.
Brian Baylis
La Mesa, CA
In my experience, all gold-plate-looking framesets are actually gold lacquer over chrome ( Rampar Superbe, Raleigh Anniversary, Wilier Triestina, ... )
You could find a very inconspicuous place - maybe between the chainstays, near the tire - and then rub some lacquer thinner over it to remove the lacquer, exposing the chrome.
- Don Gillies San Diego, CA, USA _______________________________________________
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