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[paulk 7364]

As above can you chrome plate a standard roll cage?

[Tupers]

I theory yes but finding a company that would actually want to do it might be tricky.

That plating process wouldn't be any different from a big American bumper but the polishing would be an arse of a job.

[paulk 7364]

Ah yes I understand
I have heard about chrome look powder coating ?
Have you heard of this ?
Would that be cheaper?

[Cooperman]

Because a roll cage/hoop needs to be padded for safety, there would seem to be little point in anything other than painting it. If you don't fit padding then a crash-helmet, at very least, should be worn when driving the car, but even then proper padding with the correct material is really important.

[paulk 7364]

It's only a rear cage. But I didn't take the safety aspect into
Consideration though

[paulk 7364]

It's only a rear cage. But I didn't take the safety aspect into
Consideration though

[Cooperman]

Your head will be very close to the tube which goes up just behind the seat side and across the top. Presumably you are wanting a roll-cage because you are concerned about what happens if you crash. In which case be even more worried about what happens when your un-protected head hits the un-padded tube.

Also near-in-mind that with a roll-cage it is really necessary to use full harness belts which then makes your Mini a 2-seater. Anyway, it is virtually impossible to get a rear seat passenger in among the tubes.

A better answer is to drive a classic car gently, in relative terms, and simply enjoy the 1960's retro driving experience  .