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heli_madken:
Cheers yes I think re-plating is an option.
I have been wondering about plating, the front and rear mudguards are pitted so either need plating or replacing. I have seen the front available as an aftermarket part but very often I have found the plating to be less than good. Then there is the cost of plating, what are your thoughts on the cost of plating and getting a good finish compared to new aftermarket?
SPR:
I managed to get a set of spare fork ears and had them re chromed for £60
There were some repairs needed as although they looked perfect - when stripped there were some pin holes - these repairs I feel could have been slightly smoother - but overall the finished result looks very good
paul G:
--- Quote from: heli_madken on June 24, 2020, 08:48:24 AM ---Cheers yes I think re-plating is an option.
I have been wondering about plating, the front and rear mudguards are pitted so either need plating or replacing. I have seen the front available as an aftermarket part but very often I have found the plating to be less than good. Then there is the cost of plating, what are your thoughts on the cost of plating and getting a good finish compared to new aftermarket?
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Re plating will be much less than new parts and most of those are repro parts of inferior quality and fit.
If you use a good plating company they will be better than original as the plating on the OEM parts wasn't very good.
I use Prestige plating in Mexborough nr Rotherham always done a superb job.
If you use them don't expect a quick turnaround always very busy and taking longer at the moment due to being shut for a while.
Oggie400F:
+1 for prestige.
Quality is very good but, as stated in Paul G’s post, don’t expect a quick turn around. The last time I collected some re-plated parts they were quoting a 6 month lead time. I take this to mean that they are very busy due to their very good reputation for quality.
heli_madken:
Thank you, I have to say this is the most helpful forum I have ever been on, I will take your advice and start sorting out the pieces I want plating.
Spent a lot of time today removing all the paint from the frame, primarily used a power file mostly concentrating on removing the surface rust and finished off with wire cup brushes and by hand -
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Then sprayed on an initial coat of primer just to spot any issues and prevent any rusting although I could not have hoped for better dryer weather today -
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Tomorrow I want to spend some time tidying up some of the more visible welds as they are pretty nasty in some parts, also get rid of some of the remaining welding splatters. Once done I will flat this primer back and use some 2K etching primer to get a good base coat on.
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