Subject: RE: tank and fenders (paint)
Author: Scheer, Peter L
Date: May 16, 2001, 8:37 AM
Post ID: 1706745148
Good question. I haven't priced rechroming but I can imagine its up there.
One option can be to custom paint a panel where the original chrome is. A
paint shop may be able to put a bright silver on there that give the
impression of chrome, or just go 2 tone to some other color you like.
The original look is the way I am going for now. Its not flashy but like
antique furniture, it develops its own style and patina.
I am lucky, the chrome is still pretty good on mine.
But in the end its all a personal choice.
Nice to hear of the 149K miles though!
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