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Chrome plater in Midwest?

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Ford Guy
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Chrome plater in Midwest?

Post by Ford Guy » Tue Mar 05, 2013 5:43 pm

I need some info. I am in the Milwaukee Wisconsin area. I had most of the parts rechromed on my 66 CL 77 by a local plater. Well I messed up one of the pipes and it needs to be rechromed. The plater I used has gone out of business as far as I can tell. So I need to find a reputable and reasonable plater soem place in the midwest. Can anyone give me a lead to a decent plater?

Thanks

Jon

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Post by Ford Guy » Thu Mar 07, 2013 4:33 pm

Well I found a company in Sterling IL. They seem to comunicate well so far. I will keep you folks posted. They est. $40.00 a foot to strip rechrome and polish the pipe.
1966 CL77
2010 1200x
2013 Road King

sibes67
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Location: Fremont, Wisconsin

Chrome

Post by sibes67 » Sat Mar 16, 2013 9:14 am

I am attending that show n swap meet tomorrow in Menasha...I will keep my eyes peeled for a vendor in our area. Times are 10 am till 4pm at Waverly Beach. Are you going, Jon?
Later,
Ron

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Post by Ford Guy » Sat Mar 16, 2013 8:15 pm

Ron
I dont think I will make the swap meet on Sunday. I did send that pipe to Quality Plating in Sterling IL and they told me 4 weeks so lets see what happens. I had some more bad luck however. I bought some NOS 3 over pistons and rings so I sent the cylinders to a machine shop and he destroyed one of the liners when boring. I am nost sure what the outcome will be on that. If I were going I would give you the shock tool. If you want I can send it to you. Let me know.

Jon
1966 CL77
2010 1200x
2013 Road King

sibes67
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Tool and chroming

Post by sibes67 » Sun Mar 17, 2013 7:53 pm

Hey Jon,
Would be great to borrow that tool, I will re-imburse for the shipping here, and back.
Ron Seibel
8974 Pine Lane
Fremont, Wi. 54940

Advise on how to use it, or I can place a general request on the forum too.

Went to show n swap meet, not much there for Honda guys, mostly all Harley. But the bikes were all awesome to look at. It was really croweded too, a few old Honda 750's, 550 fours, no scramblers at all. Lots of Harley clothing, much leather.

Anyway, better luck on the machining for the engine! And the chrome, well I saw nothing at the show even advertising the service. Last time I had anything chromed was on an old Corvette back in the 90's. I have heard the new environmental laws make this very very expensive.
Thanks. I will post some new pics of my project once I get those shocks back on...I still must paint the side covers, chain guard, and the tank. Later,

Ron

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