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Title: Californian Re-Chrome from Allens - 'CLOSE UPS ADDED..'
Post by: leehunt1 on April 03, 2013, 08:57 PM
Thought id stick this in a thread as I have had a couple of people wanting to know the cost and quality from Allens chroming
Frame £250, Forks £50 plus postage each way
As you can see on the first pic there is bad pitting round the BB and this has effected the chrome slightly in that area
Overall quality is excellent considering how bad it was..
Would I re chrome a frame again.. No..! I think it looks to perfect and would probably go for a nice survivor next time
But Im still looking forward to this build

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s561/leehunt1/SAM_1081_zpsb71e774d.jpg)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s561/leehunt1/SAM_1387_zpse6ad076a.jpg)

Title: Re: Californian Re-Chrome from Allens
Post by: Wez on April 03, 2013, 09:07 PM
looks better covered in muck














like ya mum...
Sorry couldnt resist...  :'(
 ;)
Title: Re: Californian Re-Chrome from Allens
Post by: GavinDavis on April 03, 2013, 09:09 PM
Jeeeeeez Lee that is STUNNING! Love it mate!  :smitten:
Title: Re: Californian Re-Chrome from Allens
Post by: leehunt1 on April 03, 2013, 09:10 PM
looks better covered in muck














like ya mum...
Sorry couldnt resist...  :'(
 ;)

How Rude..! "Nick..!"
Title: Re: Californian Re-Chrome from Allens
Post by: leehunt1 on April 03, 2013, 09:11 PM
Jeeeeeez Lee that is STUNNING! Love it mate!  :smitten:

cheers  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Californian Re-Chrome from Allens
Post by: Darren KAP on April 03, 2013, 09:14 PM

 Looks awesome  :daumenhoch:   I got them to do me some Action Zone bars  :smitten: :smitten:  first class workmanship  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Californian Re-Chrome from Allens
Post by: Wez on April 03, 2013, 09:15 PM
Im so ashamed  :-\

Thats the last I promise  ::)

Looks fricken Mint chief, you goin spec ?
Title: Re: Californian Re-Chrome from Allens
Post by: pkripster on April 03, 2013, 09:15 PM
Hockey's bit cheaper on the frame chroming
Title: Re: Californian Re-Chrome from Allens
Post by: leehunt1 on April 03, 2013, 09:19 PM
Im so ashamed  :-\

Thats the last I promise  ::)

Looks fricken Mint chief, you goin spec ?

Not spec no
It will have black tuffs  and mostly SR components
My summer Rider..!
Title: Re: Californian Re-Chrome from Allens
Post by: Wez on April 03, 2013, 09:34 PM
Im so ashamed  :-\

Thats the last I promise  ::)

Looks fricken Mint chief, you goin spec ?

Not spec no
It will have black tuffs  and mostly SR components
My summer Rider..!
Nice, I trust you'll be honouring the mint finish with new and nos all round  :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Californian Re-Chrome from Allens
Post by: ozone on April 03, 2013, 09:36 PM
That looks lovely.   :daumenhoch:

Is the downtube decal a bit cock-eyed?  Should have used your laser level, silly boy.   :D
Title: Re: Californian Re-Chrome from Allens
Post by: leehunt1 on April 03, 2013, 09:39 PM
That looks lovely.   :daumenhoch:

Is the downtube decal a bit cock-eyed?  Should have used your laser level, silly boy.   :D

its about 3mm out

Title: Re: Californian Re-Chrome from Allens
Post by: ozone on April 03, 2013, 09:46 PM
That looks lovely.   :daumenhoch:

Is the downtube decal a bit cock-eyed?  Should have used your laser level, silly boy.   :D

its about 3mm out


So that's what within tolerance means.   :LolLolLolLol:  Try using soapy water next time to slide your decals into place - it works.   :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Californian Re-Chrome from Allens
Post by: leehunt1 on April 03, 2013, 09:48 PM
That looks lovely.   :daumenhoch:

Is the downtube decal a bit cock-eyed?  Should have used your laser level, silly boy.   :D

its about 3mm out




So that's what within tolerance means.   :LolLolLolLol:  Try using soapy water next time to slide your decals into place - it works.   :daumenhoch:

 :daumenhoch: I like it a bit cock eyed it adds to the authenticity  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Californian Re-Chrome from Allens
Post by: cdt808 on April 03, 2013, 10:58 PM
that looks superb!!
Colour scheme? Chrome and red or chrome and black?
Title: Re: Californian Re-Chrome from Allens
Post by: leehunt1 on April 03, 2013, 11:27 PM
that looks superb!!
Colour scheme? Chrome and red or chrome and black?

It will be chrome and black
Title: Re: Californian Re-Chrome from Allens
Post by: Jaan on April 04, 2013, 12:27 AM
That would look nice painted
Title: Re: Californian Re-Chrome from Allens
Post by: GavinDavis on April 04, 2013, 07:42 AM
That would look nice painted

 :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Californian Re-Chrome from Allens
Post by: leehunt1 on April 04, 2013, 07:48 AM
That would look nice painted

Devilock..!
Title: Re: Californian Re-Chrome from Allens
Post by: Darren KAP on April 04, 2013, 10:16 AM
That would look nice painted

PMSL  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Californian Re-Chrome from Allens
Post by: BMX1973 on April 04, 2013, 06:28 PM
Chrome looks great  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Californian Re-Chrome from Allens
Post by: rollin72 on April 04, 2013, 08:19 PM
how much :idiot2:
Title: Re: Californian Re-Chrome from Allens
Post by: CustardLips on April 04, 2013, 11:32 PM
Must have more money than sense Lee.  ???
Nice job tho.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Californian Re-Chrome from Allens
Post by: Mattdub on April 05, 2013, 08:47 AM

Got any close ups of the BB area & better areas ?? ....
Title: Re: Californian Re-Chrome from Allens
Post by: Peter J on April 05, 2013, 08:50 AM
£300  :shocked:

And you don't sound 100% happy with the finish  ???

Any close ups of the BB
Title: Re: Californian Re-Chrome from Allens
Post by: leehunt1 on April 05, 2013, 10:38 AM
Must have more money than sense Lee.  ???
Nice job tho.  :daumenhoch:

Im lacking in either..  :crazy2:

close up pics

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s561/leehunt1/SAM_2988_zps74e9cc22.jpg)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s561/leehunt1/SAM_2989_zpsfe1d94f7.jpg)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s561/leehunt1/SAM_2990_zps6f4bd4da.jpg)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s561/leehunt1/SAM_2993_zps97881603.jpg)
Title: Re: Californian Re-Chrome from Allens - 'CLOSE UPS ADDED..'
Post by: dordymush on April 05, 2013, 10:58 PM
i dont know if i'd have been to happy with that at that sort of money  :-\.
Title: Re: Californian Re-Chrome from Allens - 'CLOSE UPS ADDED..'
Post by: scary_leary on April 05, 2013, 11:29 PM
£300 + postage each way... !!
It looks pretty good but for that money I'd want it perfect

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