Hey up, Am nurturing an idea that instinctively thinking may not set me back a loada dosh. Can anyone point me in the direction of a suitable outfit that takes on small chrome plating jobs for the auto market?
Chris
Silencer Cone up styling.
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boxerscott
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Silencer Cone up styling.
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Re: Silencer Cone up styling.
Chris, from when I was wanting to restore the SR500, I looked at places for chrome work. It will probably be expensive to to get any chrome plating done. The good ones, for obvious reasons, have a long wait time. Check the back of Classic Motorcycle Mechanics - IIRC, there's a place in Hull that is highly recommended and I think I have the number of a chap in Carlisle that does it. I'll see if I can dig it out and forward it on to you. I think anything exhaust related is often reluctantly taken on because of acid (I think) contamination at the start of the process
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Re: Silencer Cone up styling.
Google: Chrome platers (based on location of Jedburgh) - it shows one in Carlisle.
If I am ever on life support - Unplug me......
Then plug me back in..........
See if that works .....
Then plug me back in..........
See if that works .....
Re: Silencer Cone up styling.
Hi Chris,
My former neighbor worked at QualityChrome.co.uk in Hull. From what I saw I think there pretty good.
Regards Peter.
My former neighbor worked at QualityChrome.co.uk in Hull. From what I saw I think there pretty good.
Regards Peter.
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Yip, Googled it Al , Thanks for the Hull one Peter.
Dave, I reckon your insights may be right.
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Chris.
Dave, I reckon your insights may be right.
Small Liberace r9t project looming
Chris.
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Fiat Scudo (with speedblock, pipe carrier, reversing sensors, reversing camera, tow bar, some new rust and Fake Plumber logo)
started out with nothing, still have most of it left.
Fiat Scudo (with speedblock, pipe carrier, reversing sensors, reversing camera, tow bar, some new rust and Fake Plumber logo)
started out with nothing, still have most of it left.
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Re: Silencer Cone up styling.
Planning on chroming your tank? Why not have it wrapped in a chrome film? Similar end result, less cost (probably...) and fully reversible if it looks like a dog's dinner.
You really need only two tools: WD-40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. If it moves and shouldn't, use the tape.
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Re: Silencer Cone up styling.
Think that’s the one Peter. Highly regarded amongst classic bike restorersherrman wrote:Hi Chris,
My former neighbor worked at QualityChrome.co.uk in Hull. From what I saw I think there pretty good.
Regards Peter.
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'06 R1200S
'04 BCR
Yam SR 500 long term restoration
wanna win the lottery and ride my bike
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'04 BCR
Yam SR 500 long term restoration
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Re: Silencer Cone up styling.
Paul wrote:Planning on chroming your tank? like a dog's dinner.
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no plans to chrome my tank, but have bought another stock silencer so i can experiment with mine
Fiat Panda.
Fiat Scudo (with speedblock, pipe carrier, reversing sensors, reversing camera, tow bar, some new rust and Fake Plumber logo)
started out with nothing, still have most of it left.
Fiat Scudo (with speedblock, pipe carrier, reversing sensors, reversing camera, tow bar, some new rust and Fake Plumber logo)
started out with nothing, still have most of it left.
Re: Silencer Cone up styling.
Derby Plating was who I and many others I know used when restoring chrome plating on classic cars.
I can recommend them, but they are probably the most expensive in the country.
Make sure ther are no carbon deposits on the inside of the pipe when you hand it over to any plater - they will either refuse the job, or charge you for cleaning it properly. They don't like their chemicals contaminated with impurities.
I can recommend them, but they are probably the most expensive in the country.
Make sure ther are no carbon deposits on the inside of the pipe when you hand it over to any plater - they will either refuse the job, or charge you for cleaning it properly. They don't like their chemicals contaminated with impurities.
John M
Re: Silencer Cone up styling.
Reading the above I had this image flash into my head!!boxerscott wrote:no plans to chrome my tank, but have bought another stock silencer so i can experiment with mine
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Aye , very funny Al, That`s me forever in search of the Alchemists Dream! I ain`t never gonna find it.
Chris
Chris
Fiat Panda.
Fiat Scudo (with speedblock, pipe carrier, reversing sensors, reversing camera, tow bar, some new rust and Fake Plumber logo)
started out with nothing, still have most of it left.
Fiat Scudo (with speedblock, pipe carrier, reversing sensors, reversing camera, tow bar, some new rust and Fake Plumber logo)
started out with nothing, still have most of it left.