Yes, it is possible. Coincidentally, I took a set of FB hubs to a mechanic last week and asked if it was possible to do this. He told me it was and pulled out a set of Airlites that he'd separated from the flanges and was in the middle of polishing before sending off to be chromed.
I'm not sure what the technique for removal/reattachment is, though. All I know is I ain't trying it myself.
Jeff Wybrow Melbourne, Australia
On Mon, 12 Apr 2010 02:56:23 +1000,
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> Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2010 01:01:53 -0700
> From: Sean Flores <seaneee175@gmail.com>
> Subject: [CR] Rechroming British 3 piece hubs- possible?
> To: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
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> Is it possible to re-chrome 3 piece hubs ala Airlite? I know some are
> riveted and that is a possibility, but what about press fit? Especially
> when the flanges are alloy. Any advice here. Nothing found in the
> archives.
> Sean Flores
> San Francisco, CA
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