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Title: Chrome platers
Post by: Sand_Blaster on September 07, 2017, 04:57:28 PM
Hey, does anyone know a chrome plating shop that is decently priced and does great work? All the shops around here I used to use closed up shop, and the ones who are left have really bad rating. Looking at getting a swing arm done, and few nuts and bolts, oh and a brake pedal. So shipping would not be pleasant, but will consider shipping across country.
Thanks
Title: Re: Chrome platers
Post by: croat1 on September 10, 2017, 01:46:13 PM
seems like more and more plating shops are closing all over.  the shop I use to use said it was due to the EPA.  I did find a new shop in my area (Cleveland, Ohio) that i'm going to get some stuff done.  At one time they did chrome work for Houser Racing.

Joe
Title: Re: Chrome platers
Post by: DOUGLAS on September 11, 2017, 09:01:29 PM
i use classic chrome out of cali there work is good
Title: Re: Chrome platers
Post by: Sand_Blaster on November 02, 2017, 02:23:15 PM
Any decent platers in Washington?
Title: Re: Chrome platers
Post by: hickwheeler on November 02, 2017, 03:33:53 PM
Not that I know of. The ones I did know of. Have closed up shop
Title: Re: Chrome platers
Post by: Sand_Blaster on November 02, 2017, 06:32:11 PM
Doing some browsing and most of everything has shut their doors. I'm browsing for Utah platers.
Title: Re: Chrome platers
Post by: Hawaiiysr on November 19, 2017, 07:19:11 PM
So what if you have minor pits it the metal? It that a no go? Must the surface be absolutely flawless of imperfections?
I'm sure the better the surface the better the outcome
Title: Re: Chrome platers
Post by: croat1 on November 19, 2017, 09:11:22 PM
So what if you have minor pits it the metal? It that a no go? Must the surface be absolutely flawless of imperfections?
I'm sure the better the surface the better the outcome

Josh, you are correct.  The better the surface the better the part is after chrome

Joe
Title: Re: Chrome platers
Post by: Hawaiiysr on November 20, 2017, 11:31:46 AM
i have some ysr50 fork tubes id like to get rechromed. they are starting to rust. there is no replacing these:(
Title: Re: Chrome platers
Post by: wilkin250r on November 24, 2017, 09:04:40 PM
I want to find somebody that does black chrome.
Title: Re: Chrome platers
Post by: croat1 on November 25, 2017, 01:34:14 AM
I'm taking a load of parts to the new chrome shop.   I'll post up prices and the finished parts as soon as I can.

Joe
Title: Re: Chrome platers
Post by: Langbolt on November 25, 2017, 05:46:10 PM
Hey guys! Check this out!!! :)

https://www.futurechrome.com/

:D
Title: Re: Chrome platers
Post by: croat1 on November 25, 2017, 10:12:43 PM
I want to find somebody that does black chrome.

the place I've have used in the past does black chrome

Joe
Title: Re: Chrome platers
Post by: Hawgpilot on January 23, 2018, 01:34:35 AM
There is a guy in West Plains, MO who does it.  If you haven’t found someone, let me know and I’ll get his company info.
Title: Re: Chrome platers
Post by: jcs003 on January 23, 2018, 05:02:55 AM
I have a swingarm id like chromed but there is no way im paying $500.

john
Title: Re: Chrome platers
Post by: jcs003 on January 23, 2018, 10:07:26 AM
anyone ever have an axle rechromed?
Title: Re: Chrome platers
Post by: DOUGLAS on January 23, 2018, 10:33:06 AM
yes I have I had them polish it down so the chrome would look beter and it looks great.
Title: Re: Chrome platers
Post by: The norm on January 23, 2018, 11:14:10 AM
Hey, does anyone know a chrome plating shop that is decently priced and does great work? All the shops around here I used to use closed up shop, and the ones who are left have really bad rating. Looking at getting a swing arm done, and few nuts and bolts, oh and a brake pedal. So shipping would not be pleasant, but will consider shipping across country.
Thanks



Darren I did a google search for chrome plating in the Portland area and came up with several options.  Also found  other plating services,  like anodizing,  and zinc. I'm not really big into internet ratings and prefer to stop in and talk to people. It must be something that I learned from my dad lol.  You get a better feel for someone if you have bs session and actually put your hands on their products. Good luck, Loren
Title: Re: Chrome platers
Post by: jcs003 on January 23, 2018, 11:39:42 AM
yes I have I had them polish it down so the chrome would look beter and it looks great.

my axle is beyond polishing.  With shipping and rechroming it probably isn't worth it.
Title: Re: Chrome platers
Post by: F-Red on January 23, 2018, 12:44:15 PM
anyone ever have an axle rechromed?

If you had a LSR, this is what they were offering.

http://www.forums.trx250r.org/index.php/topic,5429.msg51761.html#msg51761
Title: Re: Chrome platers
Post by: Sand_Blaster on January 23, 2018, 01:52:19 PM
Thanks Loren. I found out the company I used before is still in business doing chrome. I sent my stuff out last week, should be done in a week or two.


Darren I did a google search for chrome plating in the Portland area and came up with several options.  Also found  other plating services,  like anodizing,  and zinc. I'm not really big into internet ratings and prefer to stop in and talk to people. It must be something that I learned from my dad lol.  You get a better feel for someone if you have bs session and actually put your hands on their products. Good luck, Loren
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Title: Re: Chrome platers
Post by: 2ndmoto on February 01, 2018, 05:49:33 PM
Pacific Northwest Plating in Vancouver WA. 360 735 9000. They had a small black chrome plating lime last time I talked with them. Mostly do production stuff but might take on some small job parts. I has them do a few of my bikes years ago.