Gold Tint Chrome Plating

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  • Whodda
    XSive
    • Mar 2003
    • 16
    • Clarklake, Michigan
    #1

    Gold Tint Chrome Plating

    Has anyone tried to have their trim pieces plated/replated ? I once took some old case covers and had them chrome plated with excellent results and was curious if it was possible to have the gold tint plated.


    Has anyone tried their hands at electroplating? I realize gold tint pieces are getting to be a rare find and am looking into other options.




    any comments or links to info is extreamly appreciated
    Timothy Nau

    1971 CB500 Four (Future Project)
    1972 CB500 Four (Restored)
    1980 XS1100 LG ( Inprocess of Restoration)
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    • Dragonrider
      XS-XJ Guru
      • Jul 2002
      • 1219
      • Garland, Texas
      #2
      I had all my faded gold chrome redone in regular chrome . . . personal preference.

      The shop that did it was "Show and Go" in Dallas, and they said that they could do the gold chrome too.
      CUAgain,
      Daniel Meyer
      Author. Adventurer. Electrician.
      Find out why...It's About the Ride.

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        • Whodda
          XSive
          • Mar 2003
          • 16
          • Clarklake, Michigan
          #3
          I have considered going that route. Especially that most of the gold has faded or been worn off. I don`t know yet as the gold does look pretty sharp.

          Thanks for the reply
          Timothy Nau

          1971 CB500 Four (Future Project)
          1972 CB500 Four (Restored)
          1980 XS1100 LG ( Inprocess of Restoration)

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            • wpc57
              Truly XSive
              • Feb 2003
              • 112
              • Benton, IL. (Southern IL. 300 miles south of the windy city, and Aprox. 100miles east of the Gateway to the West.)
              #4
              As the proud owner of a Midnight Special myself I have pondered the same things. Some things just look better GOLD. I just hadnt taken the time to research the places to get it done. Any info and thought would be great.
              As a freind and I drove back from N.J. the other night (after picking up a Midnight that we bought) we talked about the same things. Because the Gold parts on the bike we bought were really rough and need attention.
              wpc57

              '81LH Midnight Special "Margret"

              I ain't as good as I once was..but I am as good once as I ever was.... (Toby Keith)

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                • Whodda
                  XSive
                  • Mar 2003
                  • 16
                  • Clarklake, Michigan
                  #5
                  I"ll keep you up to date with the info I come up with. I hate to stray away from the stock look.
                  Timothy Nau

                  1971 CB500 Four (Future Project)
                  1972 CB500 Four (Restored)
                  1980 XS1100 LG ( Inprocess of Restoration)

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