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Greetings,
I am in search of a good chrome plating place.
Good prices would be a plus!!
I am in search of a good chrome plating place.
Good prices would be a plus!!
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LuckyEddie
1980 XS1100LG Midnight special
1982 XV750J Virago
1976 GL1000
1978 GL1000 Supercharged
1981 XV920RH (chain drive) -
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Google Chrome shops in your zip code
You will most likely find many close to you in Mi. Not worth the time or $$ to ship it out, wont be cheap thanks to the EPA and haz mat stuff
Originally posted by LuckyEddie View Post1979 XS1100 Special (Mad Max, OEM) Current
1980 XS1100 Special
1990 V Max
1982 KZ750 LTD Twin
1986 700 FZR Yamaha Fazer (faster then expected)
1979 XS750 Special (my 1st Special)
1974 CB750-Four
Past/pres Car's
1961 Catalina 389/1970 Torino GT 351/1967GTO 12to1 comp./ Roller cam/ T-10/ 456 gear/Tri-power/1967 GTO 400, 1969 Camaro, 1968 Z28, 2001 BMW M Roadster 0 to 60 in 4.5 sec. Jaguar XK8 -
There must be a few places in the G.R. area that do chroming, however good chroming and good prices may not necessarily accompany each other. I'd get some customers feel how they liked the product as I've heard a few horror stories from people who went after the best price and got a poor job that peels or just plain looks bad.Can't beat the smell of gas & oilComment
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Hi Eddie.
I have always used Brown's Plating in Paducah (?), Kentucky. They do a great job although expensive.
My bike still has some chrome covers done 13 years ago and looking great. Back then they would receive your parts and sent others the same day. most of the time they had spare ones for different bikes done already.
Shop around for pricing.
Good luck.79 XS1100F.
SuperTrapp 4-1 w/center stand.
TC's fuse box.
SOFA filter.
Venture cam chain adjuster.
Tkat fork brace.
Progressive fork springs.Comment
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This place is used on a few of the other forums I frequent, and is said to be exceptional. YMMV
http://www.chromemasters.com/1980 XS1100G "Dolly G" Full Dresser (with a coat of many colors
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1979 XS1100SF (stock-euro mods planned)
1984 XV700L Virago (to be hot-modded)
1983 XJ750MK Midnight Maxim (semi-restored DD)
1977 XS650D ( patiently awaiting resto)
Sometimes it takes a whole tank of gas before you can think straight.
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1980 XS1100G "Dolly G" Full Dresser (with a coat of many colors )
1979 XS1100SF (stock-euro mods planned)
1984 XV700L Virago (to be hot-modded)
1983 XJ750MK Midnight Maxim (semi-restored DD)
1977 XS650D ( patiently awaiting resto)
Sometimes it takes a whole tank of gas before you can think straight.Comment
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Plating....
Thanks for the recomendations. The parts have been sent to Proctors in Muskegon. They have a good reputation.LuckyEddie
1980 XS1100LG Midnight special
1982 XV750J Virago
1976 GL1000
1978 GL1000 Supercharged
1981 XV920RH (chain drive)Comment
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Hi LuckyEddie, I see You have the Midnight version of our amazing bike.
Are You going to get the gold parts redone or the black chrome?1980 XS1100G "Dolly G" Full Dresser (with a coat of many colors )
1979 XS1100SF (stock-euro mods planned)
1984 XV700L Virago (to be hot-modded)
1983 XJ750MK Midnight Maxim (semi-restored DD)
1977 XS650D ( patiently awaiting resto)
Sometimes it takes a whole tank of gas before you can think straight.Comment
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plating
Schming,
The plating is for a 1967 Yamaha YCS1.
I am also doing a frame up on my LG. The whole bike has been powder coated, including the gold bits. My powder coater did the parts in chrome, then a layer of translucent gold and finally a clear powder coat. I can't wait to get it back on the road, I really like this bike.LuckyEddie
1980 XS1100LG Midnight special
1982 XV750J Virago
1976 GL1000
1978 GL1000 Supercharged
1981 XV920RH (chain drive)Comment
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my experience with plating shops they charge by the dip not by the part. so the more stuff you need done in the long run the cheaper it is. I supply a bunch of them around the Portland metro area and they all tell me the same thing if i need something small done. If I'm not in a hurry then they can put it thru the process when they have just enough room in the first tank to do it. i'm no plating expert nor do I want to know how the process works but usually if you tell them its not a big hurry it can save you bucks
its a little of topic of finding a place but figured its good info to share, good luck with your program
Don
1979 XS1100SF "Old Man" bought by my Dad brand new in 79, customized in 80 with Vetter, Standard tank, and touring seat. I inherited in 02 when Dad passed. Been riding it since 09. No resto, bike is a survivor...
2007 RoadStar 1700 Midnight Silverado "The Black Pearl" Cobra Slash-downs, K&N filter. More mods to come
old:
1989 kawi ex500
1996 yzf-r6
1999 yzf-r1
2001 kawi zx-6r
2000 Ducati 748
2002 YZF-R1
2005 V-Star 1100 ClassicComment
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When you talk to the plater, you might ask him what his process is.
A quality job entails a caustic electro clean, rinse, copper coat, rinse, nickle plate, rinse, chrome plate, rinse.
The copper provides a seal between the base and plating, which retards rusting, and provides as good grip for the nickle. The chrome is there to cover the yellowish hue of the nickle.
The copper can be put on thick, buffed smooth, and then a layer of nickle applied. (It is easier to buff out copper than it is nickle).
Needless to say, some platers skimp on the thicknesses applied, and you end up with a short lived job.
Some even skip the copper plate, or apply a strike (thin coat) and forego the protection provided by a good coat of copper. CZComment
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