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200 bucks to rechrome tank panels? 150 for fork covers?

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200 bucks to rechrome tank panels? 150 for fork covers?

Post by linemup » Mon Dec 10, 2012 1:58 pm

Anyone know of a plater that is cheaper? This quote came from Bumperboyz................I would have thought they would be much cheaper............Ive seen their chrome..............not the very best.

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Post by Hahnda » Mon Dec 10, 2012 9:29 pm

I just had those exact parts chromed. I had a bunch of parts from a couple different bikes so I don't know the exact price but I would say I had these parts chromed for $200 total. I found the quality to be quite good. All the parts were in ok shape but they did have a few dents. No dents when they came back.

I had them done by RC Classics
http://www.facebook.com/pages/RC-Classi ... 8408350118
Works best to call.
He also does cad plating.

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Post by linemup » Wed Dec 12, 2012 11:25 am

Ill give them a call.........sounds like a much better deal. Thanks

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Post by Vince Lupo » Fri Dec 14, 2012 4:53 am

Ronnie Brown at Brown's Plating in Paducah, KY might be worth calling too. Their quality is first-rate.

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Post by Tango911 » Fri Dec 14, 2012 12:28 pm

pics?
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Post by Hahnda » Sat Dec 15, 2012 3:58 pm

I can never seem to get good pictures of chrome unless its out in the sun but here are a couple. Full of fingerprints but it gives you an idea.

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He also does plating of hardware and spokes.

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Post by Snakeoil » Wed Dec 19, 2012 10:17 pm

I had Leonard's in St. Albans, WV plate a Dunlop rim for me and a pair of CB160 mufflers. His prices are excellent and his quality is very good. Does not do show (aka triple) chrome. He does decorative chrome, which is what Honda used.

I had Ronnie Brown rechrome the rear fender brace on my CL77. He does triple chrome, which includes a layer of copper that is used to fill in any imperfections. He's not cheap, but his quality is superb. He actually does a much better job than a new Honda ever had.

regards,
Rob

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