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Anyone got info on chrome shops that are doing well, need a bunch of parts done, the local guys do REAL nice work. TOO nice for old yamaha partz $$$$$ know what I mean?
I asked a few years back and a couple guys had mail order chrome shops they used for brackets, linkages nuts bolts etc.
Also have bigger parts that need to go back to being shiny.
 
Not trying to start a thread hijack here...
I posted the pics below a while ago in a different thread. The last pic is new, along with a link to a feature article.
I sold the owner a 1972 frame, so I've been in contact with him. I asked him about his chrome. He said it's not chrome. it's nickel-plating. Not DIY like Jim and I have done, but professional -- like done by the same outfits that do chrome-plating. He said it's way cheaper than chrome. Just a thought...

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https://www.bikebound.com/2022/10/3...9.3lqjhfQGudgrqmoS7zJ8vL8p8i4oFCC0KQN033H0Axg
 
I had my fenders stripped of chrome at "Custom Chrome" in Brillion WI. Nice guy, good service. I was astonished at the price, not "good astonished" either. I did not shop around on that job. Call there about price. Seems the Fox valley has a few shops also. I would guess that most places want to see the part(s) before giving you an estimate/quote.
 
DogBunny said:
Not trying to start a thread hijack here...
I posted the pics below a while ago in a different thread. The last pic is new, along with a link to a feature article.
I sold the owner a 1972 frame, so I've been in contact with him. I asked him about his chrome. He said it's not chrome. it's nickel-plating. Not DIY like Jim and I have done, but professional -- like done by the same outfits that do chrome-plating. He said it's way cheaper than chrome. Just a thought...

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https://www.bikebound.com/2022/10/3...9.3lqjhfQGudgrqmoS7zJ8vL8p8i4oFCC0KQN033H0Axg
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Nice.... what parts are nickel? Is the aluminum nickel plated? Wow, wow...
 
What prep work makes life easier for them (cheaper for me)? I have several pieces that have surface rust with perhaps some minor pitting. Should I leave it be and let them deal with that in the strip process?
https://www.xs650.com/threads/xs2-front-fender-and-or-stays.62885/

I have a rear fender with some minor dents that I intend to address prior to shipping. What prep should I not do (potential to make things worse)?
 
Would you be kind enough to comment on what what prepping for the chromer on say, these brake linkage parts, would involve?
brake linkage.jpg

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