chrome split bowl

[caswell]

found a Berkeley split bowl that someone chromed...it is cracked and peeling...looks terrible...should I have it rechromed or is plating soft bubbling aluminum just a bad idea or should I strip it and paint it...and can you strip chrome at home?

[sleekcrafter]

It needs to go to a plater to remove the chrome and base metal. The Berkeley castings are a very dirty alloy, they are even hard to powder coat.

[caswell]

That is kinda what I thought...just wanted a second opinion...I am going to strip it and paint it...thanks

[Just A Jet]

i sandblasted mine and powder coated had no problems, i painted it last time with a single stage paint and it didn't stay on very well.
hoping the powder will bond better?
good luck

[caswell]

thanks for the info....another question> are all split bowls alike and are they compatible with JE's as well as JC's...the seller of the split bowl doesnt know what it came off of

[Just A Jet]

Should be fine.