1. Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

Chrome tank panels

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by fotosaurus, Jun 9, 2009.

  1. fotosaurus Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    South Carolina
    What do you guys typically do to restore the chrome panel on your tanks? Can they be polished (and if so, can you share your process) or do you usually have them re-plated? Something else??? :confused:

    Thanks,
    Mark
    fotosaurus, Jun 9, 2009
    #1

  2. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    Apparently no one knows. These things happen on forums sometimes. I'm sorry about that.


    Maybe someone will share their information or possibly someone in the future will join and answer.
    Coffee, Jun 29, 2009
    #2

  3. Leftcoast leftkicker Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    encinitas ca
    Sorry, been traveling. Most guys I know just polish the heck out of them but be careful, the metal can get thin pretty quick. No way to chrome them as paint won't adhere.
    Leftcoast leftkicker, Jun 29, 2009
    #3

  4. HuskyT Moderator

    Location:
    Corona, California
    HuskyT, Jun 30, 2009
    #4

  5. ruwfo Administrator

    Location:
    NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 390CR, 1982 430CR, 1984 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 250XC, 2016 FJ-09
    I've seen the Husky junk tank decals on my friends 79 & they look
    good, but there's nothing like the original polish area. If your using
    it on a racer they look nice, better then having the paint wore away
    like most Husky tanks, but there's a noticable difference if your doing
    a restro.

    But like Leftcoast leftkicker said watch as the tanks are thinner
    than they look :eek:.

    John
    ruwfo, Jun 30, 2009
    #5

  6. fotosaurus Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    South Carolina
    i came across the husky junk decals after making the post. that may be an option since i plant to "restore-to-ride" rather than show my bike. thanks for the feedback guys!

    Mark
    fotosaurus, Jul 6, 2009
    #6