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Chrome plating
BigAl (Alan):
Original head light rim by Mark @ RS (as image) which was and still is spot-on. Did Mark give a reason for the finish, images would help.
Alan
Chris400F:
--- Quote from: BigAl on March 09, 2017, 10:47:12 AM ---.... Ashford Chroming (CB750 luggage rack) chroming OK but not as good as RS. Mark @ RS prefers the simpler parts as he declined to do the luggage rack
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I followed a recommendation and had my rack rechromed at Classics & Chrome in Hinckley, Leics; see earlier post in this thread.
It's OK but there is still some signs of pitting around the joints. They said this was due to being unable to get in to these areas to polish the part properly. Other than that the work seemed good and I would probably try them again if I had more work that needed doing.
Having said that I seem to recall some places would not touch the job because of the problems in preparing well - one place wanted to undo all the welded / brazed joints and dismantle the rack to its component parts so they could polish all the pieces properly (an offer which I predictably declined ....).
It does make me wonder what sort of tools they use to do the prep - surely something smaller and hand-held would be able to better get into the awkward to reach places.
Dave487:
I used Classics and Chrome at Hinckley on Ash,s recommendation for quite a few parts including an original Rim which was badly pitted. I think he made a reasonable job of all of them although he usually needs a couple prods to get them finished and they are nearly always a few quid more than the quoted price. I'd use them again.
philward:
--- Quote from: boxie30 on March 09, 2017, 11:35:32 AM ---
Used RS for chroming a headlight rim.
Had to send it back as there was rust spots all over it. He rechromed it, sent it back and i went out and brought a NOS part to replace it.
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I used RS a few years ago for a few bits and bits come back with rust still evident in some places. If I'd known, I would have removed the rust myself but thought that I would leave it for them incase it disturbed there process. Not sure I would use them again
boxie30:
Picture of rim
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