Re-Chrome

[AAAltered]

Has anyone got a line on a small batch chromer?  I am thinking about redoing my fenders, chain pulls, brake hardware, etc.

Ideas on cost?

Thanks
Ed

[Organicjedi]

I was quoted $300 for a set of fork tubes. I ended up buying new ones.

[preben54]

Hi there, I had 2 fenders,1chain-guard,1 headlight bezel done in San Antonio Tx,approx 1000.00$,there are not many chrome shops left ,I believe because of EPA-regs,Preben54

[AAAltered]

Holy hell I can probably find NOS for $1000. 
I see a place near me online, when I'm ready I'll report back findings....

[paul1478]

I was just going to inquire also about this. 1000? wow. about 2x what I was hoping to pay.

[jradnich]

I've heard about shipping parts to Mexico for chrome plating. I've never tried using any of them but it might be worth looking into.

[teazer]

I had a bunch of parts replated recently by Quality Plating in Sterling, IL (815) 626 5223.  Timing was fine, plating was good.  The parts were not "show chromed" to perfection - more like OEM parts quality, which was perfect for this project.

I had 2 air box end caps, a chainguard, kickstart lever and pivot, gas cap lid a bunch of bolts plated for less than 400 bucks.

http://www.qualitychromeplating.com/kawasaki.php for indicative prices.  They were really easy to deal with.

[thatguy]

Chrome isn't going to be cheap no matter what. The disposal costs for chemicals is outrageous. I've been using Graves Plating in Alabama since the '80s and never a bad result.

[GRA2STROKES]

I paid $500 for all of my hardware on my rz350 to be plated. And that was me cleaning blasting and having everything clean for them.

[AAAltered]

Well here it is....

Front and rear fender, including taking minor dents out of the rear.  4 Joe Spooner fender extension brackets.  1 Joe Spooner laser cut brake stay.  $400 total.  I'm in....

[paul1478]

Sweet! prices are fair. I am going to contact them and send some stuff off. Perfect timing.
Thank you!

[RdsOnly]

Try getting stock pipes re-chromed....... $$$$



JT

[AAAltered]

As posted in my Projects thread, I got the first batch back.  The guy was happy to hear that the collective is interested in his work and he will gladly do mail-order.

[paul1478]

Wow that turned out great. I need to get a quote from him.