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ogri211:
Im looking for input from anyone who has recently had a set of exhaust headers rechromed. Ive decided to go the direction of getting a second hand set rechromed rather than buying a new pattern set from DS, as I have heard of various problems, I have used Agbrigg in Leeds in the past to do one of my other bikes and the chrome seems to be wearing well and he turnred it around in about 4-5 weeks which is good. He quoted me between £250- 300 to do a set which I think probably would be the going rate these days, Who would anyone recommend.

Orcade-Ian:
I’ve had lots of parts done by Prestige Plating in Mexborough, Yorkshire (01709 577004) and have always been very satisfied with the results.  They are a family firm who understand our needs - they have classic cars themselves - don’t know if they have bikes.
They did the original DID wheelrims on my ‘Scottish’ 400/4 and a pair on my C50LAC with excellent results - not cheap but good never is.  Many places are reluctant to do rims cos it rips the mops up.

Might be worth a call to discuss what you need with your headers.



Ian

ogri211:
OK Iain thanks for that.

AshimotoK0:

--- Quote from: ogri211 on March 04, 2018, 09:15:55 AM ---OK Iain thanks for that.

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I have never used Prestige as they polished to hell out of my friends, almost perfect to begin with,  CB750 Sandcast double cut front guard. It was so thin on the front edge that it was basically unusable. However, he had used  them previously on many occasions and everything was always spot on. That was a couple of years ago and I know lots of people who have used them recently and very pleased and  I believe their prices are quite good. I think the bug with chromers can be  with whoever does the polishing and prep. My mates guard was probably an old guy leaving and an interim polisher, not very experienced,  being employed. Chroming is a blooming lottery IMHO and it's always a big 'phew' when it arrives back looking good. Recently I have been using Aaron Walkinshaw in Coventry. He tells me he does the polishing himself and so far so good. He does rims and exhausts and has  a tinsmith guy  who will do repairs. However, he tells me he doesn't employ the  repair guy and he is very expensive as he is used to working on very high price classic cars.

Whoever you get to chrome your down pipes make sure they don't copper plate first.

paul G:
I have used them many times and they have been superb.
I will be going over this week with the bits for the K1.
Rang them last week and there is currently a 3 month waiting time.
This is quite normal for them as they are always busy.

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