Author Topic: 1983 Kuwahara Laserlite (Read 4532 times)

BMX1973 · « **on:** September 24, 2011, 02:34 PM »

Thought I'd post up some pics of my bro's rechromed 1983 Kuwahara Laserlite. Purchased from a member off here a little while ago. Don't think this had a hard life as dropouts are mint and perfect.

Glynnyboy · « **Reply #1 on:** September 24, 2011, 02:37 PM »

/>That is very lickable

MartyC · « **Reply #2 on:** September 24, 2011, 04:17 PM »

Quality rechrome, looks great

Badbaldie · « **Reply #3 on:** September 24, 2011, 04:22 PM »

wow very nice

xGoose · « **Reply #4 on:** September 24, 2011, 04:25 PM »

Very nice job!

markyp · « **Reply #5 on:** September 24, 2011, 04:27 PM »

very nice,who rechromed it??

BMX1973 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 24, 2011, 04:50 PM »

Hockley Chrome, Essex, re-chromed the F&F and the decals came from "DEL".
He waited about 2 months to get it back, but they were waiting on new polishing equipment to arrive to do things like frame sets and to do the hard to get to areas. He was a bit dubious about getting a rechrome because for example he did not want the knurling or the K polished out on the drop outs, also the stamping on the bottom bracket removed. But I must say I was surprised how good it came out and that all the stamping was kept. The photo of the rear dropout just goes to show how good it came out.

Quote from: markyp on September 24, 2011, 04:27 PM

very nice,who rechromed it??

rick1970 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 24, 2011, 05:05 PM »

that looks stunning look forward to the build

question tho, do they strip off old chrome before the re chrome im guessing yes but just wondered

BMX1973 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 24, 2011, 05:10 PM »

Yes, they do strip the chrome before rechrome. They have 2 ways of doing it a slow dip or quick dip, he opted for the slow dip which was more expensive, but worth it.

Quote from: Rick70 on September 24, 2011, 05:05 PM

that looks stunning look forward to the build question tho, do they strip off old chrome before the re chrome im guessing yes but just wondered

rick1970 · « **Reply #9 on:** September 24, 2011, 05:19 PM »

Cheers

deffo worth it

markyp · « **Reply #10 on:** September 24, 2011, 05:26 PM »

hats off to hockley then for investing in some kit for polishing those hard to reach areas,ive had a huge gripe with hockley but if they are bothered enough to invest in some kit then i will glady send my stuff to them again

Jt · « **Reply #11 on:** September 24, 2011, 06:30 PM »

if he ever wants to sell it. lmk

i'm after a good chrome one.

BMX1973 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 24, 2011, 07:32 PM »

know he has no plans to build it at present (he's wraped up and stored it away).

I don't think he would sell it as it took he a long time to find one as good as this.

Quote from: J.T on September 24, 2011, 06:30 PM

if he ever wants to sell it. lmk

i'm after a good chrome one.

58 delray · « **Reply #13 on:** September 24, 2011, 08:56 PM »

is that my old frame mate?

BMX1973 · « **Reply #14 on:** September 24, 2011, 09:28 PM »

Yes Andy, did'nt know if you wanted me to quote you. Thanks for selling it to him

It was a hard decission as the frame was perfect, but he wanted the chrome blinging. Seeing it in the flesh he made the right decision. He even got the forks done too.

Quote from: 58delray on September 24, 2011, 08:56 PM