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rosco:
Hi all and a happy new year
     I have just had a quote from Ashford chrome to plate a  cb400f2  front mudguard  A staggering £600 inc vat   Now that would make Jesus shed a tear or two   It made me take a sharp intake of breath   Replica ones can be had for £174 You don't need to be a genius at maths to work that one out Why is chrome so expensive I was expecting to pay  around £100  Can  Anybody recommend a reasonable plater please or its the replica route

     Cheers Ross

Johnny4428:

--- Quote from: rosco on January 03, 2022, 03:17:38 PM ---Hi all and a happy new year
     I have just had a quote from Ashford chrome to plate a  cb400f2  front mudguard  A staggering £600 inc vat   Now that would make Jesus shed a tear or two   It made me take a sharp intake of breath   Replica ones can be had for £174 You don't need to be a genius at maths to work that one out Why is chrome so expensive I was expecting to pay  around £100  Can  Anybody recommend a reasonable plater please or its the replica route

     Cheers Ross

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WTF. That is taking the mickey a bit! Definitely there’s cheaper around. Sorry can’t help, it’s about three years since I had stuff done.

Nurse Julie:
Ashford Chroming are just intermediaries. The don't do any Chroming themselves, they sub contract it out to numerous Chroming companies in UK and just act as handing agents and add their massive margin on. In effect, they are just a website and that's all.
Other, cheaper, more reputable companies are available Ross.

ka-ja:
Try thisone, did some great work for me.
     
         http://www.ashfordchroming.com/area/chrome-plating/Kingston-upon-Hull

Nurse Julie:

--- Quote from: ka-ja on January 03, 2022, 07:14:43 PM ---Try thisone, did some great work for me.
     
         http://www.ashfordchroming.com/area/chrome-plating/Kingston-upon-Hull

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That's the same company, Ashford Chroming. Wherever you live, if you type in Chroming on tinterweb, it comes up with Ashford Chroming in a town / city near you. They are also in the process of being struck off by companies House, so be careful.
Edit.... I should have said I have no idea why they are ceasing trading or whatever is happening to them.

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