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stevush:
Just had my forks returned from Brookes suspension after re chroming. I have to say that I'm a little disappointed with the finish, they're certainly much better but the chrome finish looks more like a brushed aluminum than chrome, they're not shiny at all. In fact the lowers that I've polished look better. Has anyone else had theirs rechromed, what sort of finish would you expect ?

The centre one is an old one for comparison.

Steve

Noelia:
Yeah I see what you mean, that does not look chromed.

I sent mine to http://www.pittedforks.co.uk as per recommendation here in the forum and I can say they look great and it was very nicely done.

It cost me £160 and it includes collection and delivery but it took them like 4 weeks as they have a big waiting list.


Noelia

Clem2112:
It should not be shiny but more of a satin finish after re-finishing.
The plating is hard chrome and not decorative.
They are ground to size after plating so the finish will never be shiny.

stevush:
I certainly wasn't expecting 'show chrome' finish but it hardly looks as though its been chromed at all!
Noelia, how does your finish compare with mine ?
The price is around the same as I paid so a comparison may be good for other forum members who may be going down that route.

Steve

Noelia:


--- Quote from: stevush on December 04, 2015, 03:32:59 PM ---I certainly wasn't expecting 'show chrome' finish but it hardly looks as though its been chromed at all!
Noelia, how does your finish compare with mine ?
The price is around the same as I paid so a comparison may be good for other forum members who may be going down that route.

Steve

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Hi,

Mine where very shiny like chromed should be, shame i don't have any pics and you cannot see them now mounted on the bike. But like bought new!


Noelia

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