I've been speaking w/these guys about some motorcycle parts that I need to have re-chromed. They came highly recommended by a friend who does high-level restorations. I haven't sent them my parts yet, so the final outcome is still unknown, but they were nice on the telephone.
Chrome Plating | Chrome Shops | Ogden Chrome | 800-453-3007
Chrome Plating | Chrome Shops | Ogden Chrome | 800-453-3007
I'm preparing my '75 Yamaha RD350 for a show in California next May. This is the kind of show where you have to apply to enter, and I was glad to be accepted. It's a really nice original bike, but like most of them the chrome is flaking off of the head pipes that connect the engine to the mufflers. Since platers always seem to take forever, I figured I better get on it now. They gave me a phone quote of $175-$220 per pipe, based on the photos I sent, and said they would give a firm price once they saw them in person. Each pipe is appx 18" long and 1.5" dia. That's about twice as expensive as the last time I had anything plated, but that was also thirty years ago.
I've done business with Odgen chrome, as well as West Coast Plating in California. A set of forks will be around $250, depending on how intricate the forks are.
I have heard good things about Paul's Chrome Plating in Vegas.
Proctor's Chrome Plating in MI seems to have a good reputation.
It is always expensive, and always takes more time than you have for it.
I have heard good things about Paul's Chrome Plating in Vegas.
Proctor's Chrome Plating in MI seems to have a good reputation.
It is always expensive, and always takes more time than you have for it.
https://youtu.be/-ZUPnGV4twA
An interesting and informative tutorial on the chrome plating process that I've posted before.
I have used the services of Paul's Chrome... a very high quality shop.
An interesting and informative tutorial on the chrome plating process that I've posted before.
I have used the services of Paul's Chrome... a very high quality shop.
Sorry y'all don't have a good chrome shop 10 miles from your house but I do , call the guy ! 100 % right that you can't good good work in a reasonable time frame ? are you serious ? This guy I've used on 3 occasions now and couldn't be happier , y'all obviously dealing with losers , this shop has been doing business for over 40 years !
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Bwaahaaa! What's on the other side, a rendering plant? I mean gee, I'd love to live next door to a toxic waste site, but I'll suffer. Good thing about Louisiana though, is once you get even close, the entire state just sort of sucks you in.
I don't know how long West Coast plating has been in business, but a friend picks up and delivers my stuff, since he has a hot rod shop in the area, and passes along his discount to me. Pauls in Vegas has been around since 1977, and has done a lot of high end work over the years. No doubt nothing approaching the quality of work found next door in Bumfuk, LA, but you know, world class show car junk.
Now please return Chipper's body to him.
I don't know how long West Coast plating has been in business, but a friend picks up and delivers my stuff, since he has a hot rod shop in the area, and passes along his discount to me. Pauls in Vegas has been around since 1977, and has done a lot of high end work over the years. No doubt nothing approaching the quality of work found next door in Bumfuk, LA, but you know, world class show car junk.
Now please return Chipper's body to him.
There was in interesting segment on one of the hot rod shows doing an interview with the owner of Pauls in Vegas. He was detailing the preferred way of marking parts and sending them in.That's better! :laugh: And you can brag all you want. One thing I noticed in chrome shops is the employees who do the actual copper, nickel and chrome polishing are HUGE. That is real expense, the prep. I also learned that it's better to let the shop do minor repairs as they see fit (small welds, etc) because it ends up costing less for them to do it in the first place, then it is to have them grind and polish my welds.
i used a place carlled RB Chroming in Texas. have some car parts done. Theyre very reasonable but they had my calipers for almost 2 months. Over all i will be a repeat customer.
these are my Wilwood calipers i had chromed by them, this pic was just taken, theyve been in service about three years.
www.rbchroming.com - Home of the fastest chroming services
these are my Wilwood calipers i had chromed by them, this pic was just taken, theyve been in service about three years.
www.rbchroming.com - Home of the fastest chroming services