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Offline Johnny4428

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Chrome plating.
« on: November 29, 2015, 08:21:29 PM »
Hi All, Can anybody recomend a plating / metal finishing company n uk? It is mainly chrome plating required.
1952 Cymoto on Triumph bicycle.
1961 Matchless G3
1974 Honda CB550K1. Running resto,
1978 Honda CB550K3.
1999 ST1100 Pan European 50th Anniversary.
1975,1980,1984,1986 Honda C90’s
1973 Honda CB750K3

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Re: Chrome plating.
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2015, 09:14:13 PM »
I have this link stored in my favourites -must have seen it recommended on here by somebody I have no personal experience of them though.

http://www.chromefix.co.uk/content.php?pagename=Motorcycle-Chrome-Plating

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Re: Chrome plating.
« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2015, 06:26:03 AM »
I recently used RS Electroplating in Manchester. The guys name is Mark Bray Cotton and he's a member on here. Did a nice job, but not quite perfect. Also a fast 3 week turnaround. Have also used Lancaster Bronze in 'err' Lancaster. Good job but very slow.
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Re: Chrome plating.
« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2015, 08:28:33 AM »
Prestige plating in Mexbrough South Yorks.
Excelent  8) but not quick.
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Re: Chrome plating.
« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2015, 08:42:00 AM »

I'll second RS they did all my chroming and it's still going strong

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Dennis
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Re: Chrome plating.
« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2015, 12:58:19 PM »
I've used Lancaster bronze Company coz I live in Lancaster  ;), do a very good job but as Roy says very slow  :) cheers Mick.

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Re: Chrome plating.
« Reply #6 on: November 30, 2015, 01:34:08 PM »
I've used the services of Mark @ RS Electroplating in Manchester a number of times. Good to deal with, and realistic as to what can/cannot be achieved
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Re: Chrome plating.
« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2015, 01:52:51 PM »
I use Classics & Chrome in Hinkley ( will rechrome exhausts/ wheel rims) but also heard good reports about RS in Manchester.

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Re: Chrome plating.
« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2015, 10:48:54 PM »
Thanks very much to everyone for very helpful comments and recommendations for rechroming.
1952 Cymoto on Triumph bicycle.
1961 Matchless G3
1974 Honda CB550K1. Running resto,
1978 Honda CB550K3.
1999 ST1100 Pan European 50th Anniversary.
1975,1980,1984,1986 Honda C90’s
1973 Honda CB750K3

 

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