Hi Todd,
In the chroming process the fork will be dipped into an acid
bath. If the acid gets trapped in the blades, it can corrode them, so
the blades need to have drip hole drilled into them both on the top and
bottom. After the chroming process is completed, the fork needs to be
put into a bath of neutralizing solution to wash out the acids. If this
is not done properly, the acid can stay trapped and roit begins.
Hope this helps.
God bless,
Anthony Mezzatesta
Mezzatesta Custom Cycles
909 Berkley Manor Dr.
Cranberry Twp, Pa 16066
724 498 4191