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Title: Frame and forks - de chrome and re-chrome ....how much ? ( ball park figure )
Post by: adammannering on September 16, 2013, 07:46 AM
Morning Peeps

Just wondering if anyone can provide a ball park figure for the Above please ?

And can anyone recommend someone from London / Kent / Surrey / essex to do this ?

Cheers

Addy
Title: Re: Frame and forks - de chrome and re-chrome ....how much ? ( ball park figure )
Post by: pickle on September 16, 2013, 09:12 AM
It's a crappy process.  what are you planning for the frame and forks once it's done?  if it's a powder job then can't you just do that over the original chrome?
Title: Re: Frame and forks - de chrome and re-chrome ....how much ? ( ball park figure )
Post by: Peter J on September 16, 2013, 09:17 AM
For F&F budget around 300

Please be aware who ever you use you will get some yellowing around the Bottom Bracket due to the limitations on process/chemicals that can be used these days.

That price does NOT include any repairs to the frame such as rebuilding drop outs or dents  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Frame and forks - de chrome and re-chrome ....how much ? ( ball park figure )
Post by: adammannering on September 16, 2013, 09:20 AM
For F&F budget around 300

Please be aware who ever you use you will get some yellowing around the Bottom Bracket due to the limitations on process/chemicals that can be used these days.

That price does NOT include any repairs to the frame such as rebuilding drop outs or dents  :daumenhoch:

nice one ! thanks for heads up !  :)
Title: Re: Frame and forks - de chrome and re-chrome ....how much ? ( ball park figure )
Post by: adammannering on September 16, 2013, 09:20 AM
It's a crappy process.  what are you planning for the frame and forks once it's done?  if it's a powder job then can't you just do that over the original chrome?

pm'ed you pickle
Title: Re: Frame and forks - de chrome and re-chrome ....how much ? ( ball park figure )
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on September 17, 2013, 11:33 AM
Hockleys in Southend buddy. They usually charge around £40 for the fork and £100 for the frame.

Their turn around time is approx 12 weeks though, sometimes less.

I have had 2 frames, 2 fork and 3 handle bars done with them so far  :daumenhoch:

Give them a bell buddy  >>  http://www.hockleyelectroplaters.co.uk/cms/home  <<
Title: Re: Frame and forks - de chrome and re-chrome ....how much ? ( ball park figure )
Post by: adammannering on September 17, 2013, 11:44 AM
Hockleys in Southend buddy. They usually charge around £40 for the fork and £100 for the frame.

Their turn around time is approx 12 weeks though, sometimes less.

I have had 2 frames, 2 fork and 3 handle bars done with them so far  :daumenhoch:

Give them a bell buddy  >>  http://www.hockleyelectroplaters.co.uk/cms/home  <<

Superb stuff - will give them a bell !  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Frame and forks - de chrome and re-chrome ....how much ? ( ball park figure )
Post by: insectbones on September 18, 2013, 01:25 PM
Hockleys in Southend buddy. They usually charge around £40 for the fork and £100 for the frame.

Their turn around time is approx 12 weeks though, sometimes less.

I have had 2 frames, 2 fork and 3 handle bars done with them so far  :daumenhoch:

Give them a bell buddy  >>  http://www.hockleyelectroplaters.co.uk/cms/home  <<

Were any of the bars stamped Terry? Got some Redline stamped bars arriving tomorrow, which i think are gonna need a re-chrome.
Title: Re: Frame and forks - de chrome and re-chrome ....how much ? ( ball park figure )
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on September 18, 2013, 03:13 PM
Were any of the bars stamped Terry? Got some Redline stamped bars arriving tomorrow, which i think are gonna need a re-chrome.
The Haro bars were stamped and the Torker bars had the knurling on the stem area. The Torker bars were shot to be honest so the knurling is a little faint now but the Haro bars are amazing  :daumenhoch:

I found it best to go and see them and point out the areas that needed special care and attention to detail  :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Frame and forks - de chrome and re-chrome ....how much ? ( ball park figure )
Post by: Mattdub on September 18, 2013, 03:38 PM
Were any of the bars stamped Terry? Got some Redline stamped bars arriving tomorrow, which i think are gonna need a re-chrome.

I found it best to go and see them and point out the areas that needed special care and attention to detail  :coolsmiley:


This ^^^^^^ is absolutely key advice , NEVER assume someone will do something you ask of them if you don't explain it & point it out in person .
Title: Re: Frame and forks - de chrome and re-chrome ....how much ? ( ball park figure )
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on September 18, 2013, 05:16 PM
This is some of the detail I pointed out to them. I told them I wanted it crystal clear and they MUST keep them there and not polish it out.

This is the results  :daumenhoch:

(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Haro/10_zps803300bf.jpg) (http://s1084.photobucket.com/user/Londonhellboy/media/Haro/10_zps803300bf.jpg.html)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Haro/7_zps6bf73b02.jpg) (http://s1084.photobucket.com/user/Londonhellboy/media/Haro/7_zps6bf73b02.jpg.html)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Haro/6_zps0317aa7f.jpg) (http://s1084.photobucket.com/user/Londonhellboy/media/Haro/6_zps0317aa7f.jpg.html)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Haro/5_zpsf5a3407b.jpg) (http://s1084.photobucket.com/user/Londonhellboy/media/Haro/5_zpsf5a3407b.jpg.html)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/Haro/3_zpsb10b96e1.jpg) (http://s1084.photobucket.com/user/Londonhellboy/media/Haro/3_zpsb10b96e1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Frame and forks - de chrome and re-chrome ....how much ? ( ball park figure )
Post by: insectbones on September 18, 2013, 09:53 PM
Excellent advice, thanks guys  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Frame and forks - de chrome and re-chrome ....how much ? ( ball park figure )
Post by: adammannering on September 19, 2013, 06:38 AM
superb advice londonhellboy and others - cheers for pics.

fantastic stuff  :daumenhoch:
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