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LD Prowler Junkie From:Kingsport, Tennessee US |
posted 11-30-2005 08:36 PM
    
For those that have shined up their A-arms,steering arm, brake caliburs and everything else in this area.....which way did you go.....chrome or polish????? I've looked at a lot of different photos of Kats which have had this done and both ways look beautiful. As for the cost, I know it'll be high dollar which ever way I go! Would you think the polish method would hold up better than chroming? Any recomendations of known people that you've had personal dealings with? |
Randy Hamilton                 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:tempe, AZ usa |
posted 11-30-2005 09:18 PM
Larry I would recommend polishing your aluminum parts and chroming all metal parts. Aluminum parts would be comprised of the upper and lower A arms and the hub which connects to the A arms. Go all the way when you do this, including the brackets on the fenders and the plates connecting these brackets. You can call me at 602-390-5208 to discuss in more detail. Use ZOOP after you polished your aluminum parts to avoid oxidation. |
SirReal  POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Burtonsville,Md Good ole U.S.A |
posted 11-30-2005 09:56 PM
Larry you have a pm. |
Gene  POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:St.Petersburg,Fl USA |
posted 11-30-2005 10:02 PM
I did the steps that Randy decribed to a "T"and it has been done appro.2 years and I haven't polished them since.The Zoop kit cost 130.00 and I didn't use a 1/3 of kit.If you could find someone in your area willing to do same and split cost of kit.I think my looks fine.(http://www.prowlerexcitement.com/GeneRiffe/index.htm)copy and paste |
WildCat  POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:North Louisville, Indiana, USA |
posted 12-01-2005 12:50 AM
quote: I have seen both and they both look great. The chrome will be easier to keep shiney for the long run, but the cost of chroming and the problems getting them done. Gary E. has an exchange program to get chrome front end. Other platers have tried on the 2000 and newer without sucsess. Jay Harris had someone that would polish the arms and if I recall was not that exspensive (polished or chromed they have to be smoothed and polished for both) compared to chroming. either way looks great |
Larry747s Prowler Newbie From:Las Vegas, Nevada |
posted 01-09-2006 12:48 PM
Would the use of a Zoop Kit application be appropriate for the chrome wheels? What is the best way to protect the chrome wheels? Thanks for any opinions. |
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Gene POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:St.Petersburg,Fl USA |
posted 01-09-2006 01:55 PM
I did use the Zoop on my wheels and they look great yet after appro. 2 years but little use and after each use I always clean and allow no build up. |
392HEMI POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:The Villages, Fl. |
posted 01-09-2006 02:03 PM
Larry: I have used Mothers Mag and Aluminum Wheel Polish on the chrome wheels with great success. Awesome shine and great protection. Rims just need dusting with terrycloth rag once & a while. No experience with ZOOP to be able to compare. Jim   |
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Gene POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:St.Petersburg,Fl USA |
posted 01-09-2006 03:49 PM
Also the $129.95 Zoop kit is enought for all 4 wheels and everthing on frt.susp.and I would say ther is enough left to do maybe two more times,if interested 50.00 +shipping and you can have what I had left over.It comes with all instruction. |
Piddler Prowler Junkie From:Anniston Al |
posted 01-09-2006 04:35 PM
Go Chrome Wash and Dry, Your Done Drive and Shine And Smile
This message has been edited by Piddler on 01-09-2006 at 04:40 PM |
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LD Prowler Junkie From:Kingsport, Tennessee US |
posted 01-09-2006 07:26 PM
Piddler, who did your chrome job??????????? |
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Larry747s Prowler Newbie From:Las Vegas, Nevada |
posted 01-09-2006 07:48 PM
Piddler the chrome job on your Prowler is awesome. That is one of my highest objectives for my Prowler. Any comments or suggestions on how you did yours would be very much appreciated. |
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Piddler Prowler Junkie From:Anniston Al |
posted 01-10-2006 02:38 AM
Thanks for the kind words. Larry's, I sent each you a Email. The chrome work was done at a plating shop in North Alabama. They did the chrome work on a chopper I built 25+ years ago. Very good work. Chromed it with the rubber bushing still in the arms. No problem at all. This message has been edited by Piddler on 01-10-2006 at 03:05 AM |
TooHipCat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Londonderry,NH |
posted 01-10-2006 08:52 AM
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Larry747s Prowler Newbie From:Las Vegas, Nevada |
posted 01-10-2006 06:12 PM
Thanks for all the information and recommendations. I have made the decision to go chrome and do the "bling/bling" thing. Will keep everyone posted. Piddler, I did not receive your email. My email address is ldshump@cox.net |
ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 01-11-2006 12:26 AM
I think that if you use POLISH on chrome you are removing a small amount of chrome. There is not too much there to begin with, so be careful using polish. If this is incorrect info, someone correct me. |
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