Supernova Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I have just had a quote to have Ben's cage grill at the bottom of her cage to be re chromed. At some of the wire joints it has corroded and starting to rust, the cage is nearly 5 years old, at £50 I think it is extortion, but must be done as I cant get a replacement, can anybody tell me if after this operation, do I need to do anything else to it to make it safe for Ben? As I am thinking about the chemicals used in processing. It will be copper plated before chroming. :unsure: Bernie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JungleDreamz Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Sorry, I have no clue...Just wanted to make some kind of reply, lol I am sure someone will know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Why don't you just get Ben a new cage Bernie, spend some of that money you earn by sitting on your butt.:laugh: :lol: B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I am very scared of coverings on cages,since cracker got metal poison as a baby. Rust is also detrimental. Get a new cage,Thats my advise. Metal poison is a horrible thing and I am so lucky to still have cracker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 NEWS FLASH: Get a new cage Bernie!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Gee Bernie, your post says you can't get a new cage, but wouldn't redoing your cage just be more expensive??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernova Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 Well I think that is very helpfull, thanks everybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joolesgreyuk Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 LOL Bernie don't be such a tight arse, get that poor Ben a new cage instead of spending all your dosh on toy boats ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernova Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 Sorry no call for that, I was just asking if there could be a problem with the chemicals. After the Chroming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joolesgreyuk Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 :laugh: Was just kidding Bernie hence the Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acappella Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Who is doing the work Bernie? Is it a body shop or something like that? The only thing I can think of is to ask them exactly what process and chemicals they use, and then do research on the toxicity of those chemicals. I'm guessing that his cage is all chrome and that's why you want the grill re-done in that finish? What about getting it powder-coated in a complemetary colour like white. Most new cages are powder-coated (except for the super-expensive stainless-steel), so at least that finish should be safe. Or maybe you could find someone who could fabricate a new grill to match the old one, and do it out of stainless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernova Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 Acappella wrote: Who is doing the work Bernie? Is it a body shop or something like that? The only thing I can think of is to ask them exactly what process and chemicals they use, and then do research on the toxicity of those chemicals. I'm guessing that his cage is all chrome and that's why you want the grill re-done in that finish? What about getting it powder-coated in a complemetary colour like white. Most new cages are powder-coated (except for the super-expensive stainless-steel), so at least that finish should be safe. Or maybe you could find someone who could fabricate a new grill to match the old one, and do it out of stainless. Stainless. great idea thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave007 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 The most commonly used coating on a parrot cage is what's called powder coating. It lasts a very long time and it's very durable. These types of cages can be purchased through pet stores but the best place to buy them is on EBAY. There's hundreds of cages there. In order to redo your cage with powder coating, everything has to be removed down to the bare metal before it can be done. The most expensive cage that's sold is made of stainless steel. Also, recoating your cage will cost quite a bit of money. Mant times, the price of a new cage is actually less than the recoating of a cage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 So Bernie, are you buying a new cage or re-chroming??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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