Subject: RE: Tank rechromers in NJ/NY
Author: Clifton L. Smith
Date: Aug 19, 2003, 10:07 AM
Post ID: 1714205395
ChromeMasters is just down the street from me and have an
excellent reputation. I've seen their work close-up (about five
projects). The chrome is thick and deep. Museum quality to very good,
but I've seen one job on Triumph pipes that looked rough. The pipes
were deeply pitted prior and chrome looked lumpy post. Probably a prep
issue. I don't know if CM did the prep.
I think they do the chrome work for that Orange County Choppers
group that's on the TV.
Have they done an MG tank?
I'll try to stop by this afternoon and ask them what they'll
charge. Maybe they'll give us a group discount if we can put several
tanks together.
CS in TN
-----Original Message-----
From: Gary Schroeder [mailto:gschro-@comcast.net]
Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 11:03 AM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: Re: Tank rechromers in NJ/NY
http://www.chromemasters.com/
These guys are tried and true. Excellent work, prices ok. Their
turn around
times are decent.
Also, I was reading somewhere, there is now available a chrome
look powder
coating finish, I have not seen it in person though.
GaryS
----- Original Message -----
From: "Clifton L. Smith" <Clif-@Earnhart2.com>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 8:45 AM
Subject: RE: Tank rechromers in NJ/NY
I've seen DIY kits. The basic kits are similar to the
price of
chroming, but might be worthwhile if you plan to chrome many
parts over
the years. It's messy, and I don't know what kind of quality an
amateur
can achieve.
Check outhttp://www.caswellplating.com/kits/
CS in TN
-----Original Message-----
From: Rich Pardo [mailto:richp-@hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 9:54 AM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: RE: Tank rechromers in NJ/NY
I'm pretty sure chroming is expensive. Thaty's why I'm
trying to
find one
that isn't too expensive and does good work.
A while back soemone mentioned that there was some powder
coating
that
simulated chrome. Is that expensive too? Anyone try it?
Any DIY chrome kits available? (doubtful)
Thanks.
>From: "Clifton L. Smith" <Clif-@Earnhart2.com>
>Reply-To: Loopfram-@topica.com
>To: Loopfram-@topica.com
>Subject: RE: Tank rechromers in NJ/NY
>Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2003 09:35:27 -0500
>
> To all,
> Chroming is expensive and a repaint and decals
will also
be
>necessary.
> For those of us who love our bikes (like Rich)
but don't
want to
>put museum money into them, what alternatives exist? I
know
some have
>painted the "chromed" area and outlined with striping,
but I
like the
>shiny stuff.
> Has anyone tried a chrome or alumnium veneer?
This might
also
>cover dings.
> What about chromium paint?
> Thanks
> CS in TN
>
> -----Original Message-----
>From: Rich Pardo [mailto:richp-@hotmail.com]
>Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 8:18 AM
>To: Loopfram-@topica.com
>Subject: Tank rechromers in NJ/NY
>
>
> I'm thinking of getting my tank rechromed and
repainted
and I'm
>hoping
> someone in NY/NJ can recommend an outfit to do
it.
>
> Anyone around the Ft Lee NJ area?
>
> Thanks!
>
>
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