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Where can I get my motorcycle frame dipped in chrome ?

Seeking chrome dipping of handlebars

RFQ: I am seeking someplace in Illinois that can chrome dip my handlebars for my 1997 FXSTS. Is there someplace in North Central Illinois?

Ron [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- Cherry, Illinois, USA
2002

Ed. note: Sorry, this RFQ is old & outdated, so contact info is no longer available. However, if you feel that something technical should be said in reply, please post it; no public commercial suggestions please ( huh? why?)

Local Chrome Plating/Dipping wanted

RFQ: Looking for a local Chrome Plating company to do motorcycle parts. wheels, etc. with decent prices near China Grove N.C.

Michael D [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- China Grove, North Carolina, USA
2003

A. Hi Ron; hi Michael. The site's supporting advertisers will contact you privately. But you may also wish to look for a plating shop in our Directory of Shops. You might also wish to take a look in Hemmings Motor News. Good luck.

Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey

RFQ: I'm looking for a shop in the New York, Mass, CT area within few hours of Albany, NY for some show quality chrome plating for some motorcycle parts.. I got a sports bike swingarm, gas tank, and wheels that I all need dipped and if plastics can be done by anyone local I need my rear solo seat cowl and front fender done.. I'm looking for a place with a good turn around time as well.. If I get stuff back in good quality and fast turn around I can refer and send a lot of business to you, currently we ship everything to Cali, NC, or Canada.. Hope to hear from someone soon..

Thanks,

Mike F [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
chrome plating - Albany, New York, USA
2004

Want real chrome on plastic parts on my H2

Q. Hi,

I have heard you can dip plastic however I haven't heard were ? I have some pieces on my GSXR bike and on my h2 I would like to have done but can't find anywhere or how much this costs. Please help if you can. Thanks.

Che F [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
hobbyist - East Falmouth, Massachusetts
2003

2003

A. Hi, Che. The term "dip" can be a little misleading, as parts are never dipped into molten chrome in the fashion of chocolate dipped strawberries. Rather they undergo an electroplating process that involves over a dozen different sequential processes. Still, the trick isn't getting the chrome plated onto the plastic (almost anything can be electroplated), the trick is getting it to adhere strongly enough to be suitable for such a rugged application. Only certain grades of plastic (most commonly ABS) can be plated to that acceptable degree of adhesion, and your fenders and other parts probably aren't ABS. Specialists can offer various other processes, like "chrome-look paint" which may meet your needs though. Good luck.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey

RFQ: Where can I get my motorcycle frame dipped in chrome? Also I have other parts on my 86 Virago I would like someone local in New Jersey can you recommend someone?

Paul B [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- Bloomfield, New Jersey
2005

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