Subject: Re: ChromeMasters price

Author: Greg Field

Date: Sep 4, 2003, 2:16 PM

Post ID: 1714402257

Chroming for Ambo/Eldo tank with no dings - 450.00 each..
CS in TN

-----Original Message-----
From: Clifton L. Smith [mailto:Clif-@Earnhart2.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 12:08 PM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: RE: Tank rechromers in NJ/NY


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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