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Stevo

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Re-chromed Skyway TA
« on: April 09, 2006, 09:26 AM »
Bought an TA last year that needed rechroming in order to restore it to something like its former glory. Re-chroming is quite pricey as a lot of you know, so it took a while to save up for it.

Got the frame back a few weeks ago from Hampshire Electro Plating in Southampton. Their website is: www.hepcoltd.co.uk I think they did a good job given the frame was badly corroded to begin with. A member on here recommended them as there no platers up here in Scotland. Long live www.radbmx.co.uk  ;)

Got all the parts to build it except wheels, don't know if I should run my Arayas that need rebuilding or new Skyway Graphites.



« Last Edit: April 09, 2006, 09:33 AM by Stevo »

daz bmx it!

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Re: Re-chromed Skyway TA
« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2006, 09:30 AM »
looks good steve :daumenhoch: how much did it cost? as i got two i need doing ;) have you managed to keep the knurling on the drop outs?

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Re: Re-chromed Skyway TA
« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2006, 09:32 AM »
thats sweet steve , sell it me please :daumenhoch:

Stevo

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Re: Re-chromed Skyway TA
« Reply #3 on: April 09, 2006, 09:40 AM »
I thought I would get asked the cost for the work sooner or later. It cost £160 (including VAT and delivery charge of £16). Some other suppliers quoted £200, so their price is not too bad. I think if you got it done cheaper the quality may not be as good.

The guys at HEP are experts and have done restoration work of the Royal Yacht Britannia for example. Communication by email was good too and quoted quickly about other items I was going to get done. Overall their service was very good.

RE the dropouts: They were in very good condition to begin with so the knurling is still there, and you can still read the skyway name stamped on them.

THIS FRAME AIN'T FOR SALE – SORRY!
« Last Edit: April 09, 2006, 09:43 AM by Stevo »

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Re: Re-chromed Skyway TA
« Reply #4 on: April 09, 2006, 11:23 AM »
that looks sweet stevo i have had parts done there before as i am local to them, there work is spot on ,did you know they plated curtis frames back in the day also rickman freestylers
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Re: Re-chromed Skyway TA
« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2006, 06:06 PM »



spokes on a skyway?

Stevo

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Re: Re-chromed Skyway TA
« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2006, 06:20 PM »
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spokes on a skyway?
Yes I know, Tuffs especially Graphites would be the right choice for that Bob Medrano / Andy Paterson tribute bike, but spoked wheels on TA look great. Like this one!

gmac

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Re: Re-chromed Skyway TA
« Reply #7 on: April 09, 2006, 06:28 PM »
That looks like a real pukka job. I do like a nice T/A  :4_17_5:

slurp

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Re: Re-chromed Skyway TA
« Reply #8 on: April 09, 2006, 07:45 PM »
lovin that stevo,great job. :4_17_5:

got a T/A in similar condition.cant decide whether to re chrome or paint with a non standard colour.that looks the muts though.

dave

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Re: Re-chromed Skyway TA
« Reply #9 on: April 09, 2006, 07:55 PM »
cool bike  :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:

Jazzchimp

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Re: Re-chromed Skyway TA
« Reply #10 on: April 09, 2006, 08:22 PM »
That is one serious chrome job, and looks the biz. Just had a f&f done which cost £200 so that's a good deal. :daumenhoch:

As for spokes on a skyway... yes indeedy


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Re: Re-chromed Skyway TA
« Reply #11 on: April 09, 2006, 09:45 PM »
Looks like I'll be contacting Hampshire Electro Plating to get my other GT Performer frame set and bars done

Your TA looks fantastic and I'm with Jazz  . . . defo spokes on a TA  ;)



Cheers

Steve  :daumenhoch:

theRuler

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Re: Re-chromed Skyway TA
« Reply #12 on: April 09, 2006, 09:50 PM »
awesome looking TA's guys


DR VINOAH

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Re: Re-chromed Skyway TA
« Reply #13 on: April 09, 2006, 10:03 PM »
love the TA,S  :4_17_5:

brilliant work lads :coolsmiley:

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Re: Re-chromed Skyway TA
« Reply #14 on: April 09, 2006, 10:06 PM »
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defo spokes on a TA

i never though i would say this.
 but looking at them pictures.
 im getting swayed towards spokes on mine  :D.
dave the bmxing gypo


adeshere

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Re: Re-chromed Skyway TA
« Reply #15 on: April 09, 2006, 10:13 PM »
I suppose it depends if your looking at a race bike or freestyle bike. I personally prefer tuffs, but for a race bike i would go for spoked wheels

daz bmx it!

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Re: Re-chromed Skyway TA
« Reply #16 on: April 09, 2006, 10:31 PM »
A little spoke-age ;)


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Re: Re-chromed Skyway TA
« Reply #17 on: April 09, 2006, 10:36 PM »
nice daz  8).
dave the bmxing gypo


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Re: Re-chromed Skyway TA
« Reply #18 on: April 09, 2006, 10:42 PM »
ta's look good any colour and any wheels.

Stevo

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Re: Re-chromed Skyway TA
« Reply #19 on: April 09, 2006, 11:34 PM »
Thanks for the props about the re-chrome job fellas.

After seeing other member's TA's with spoked wheels, I think I will fit them on mine. Its going to be a racing bike anyway rather than freestyle. Not sure what hubs to go for, sealed Suzue's, Suntour, Shimano's?

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Re: Re-chromed Skyway TA
« Reply #20 on: April 10, 2006, 12:36 AM »
I've recently changed my wheels and fitted white Ukai rims with blue Shimano DX hubs



If your building your TA as a race bike . . . go for spokes . . . you won't regret it  ;)

Cheers

Steve  :daumenhoch:

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Re: Re-chromed Skyway TA
« Reply #21 on: April 10, 2006, 05:40 PM »
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spokes on a skyway?
Yes I know, Tuffs especially Graphites would be the right choice for that Bob Medrano / Andy Paterson tribute bike, but spoked wheels on TA look great. Like this one!


that is mick linges, sorry i mean carl westfields TA, he brought it along to southsea last year. very nice indeed. shame he can't ride for toffee though  :daumenhoch:

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Re: Re-chromed Skyway TA
« Reply #22 on: April 10, 2006, 05:56 PM »
That chrome job is nice.  My TA needs a re chrome.  May give HEP a call.  Race TA's need spokes, unless of course u've a nice pair of graphites :)
Neil

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Re: Re-chromed Skyway TA
« Reply #23 on: April 10, 2006, 05:57 PM »
Stevo ,

Go with Arayas for deffo . (My bro ran Araya Aero's bitd on his TA ) .

How good is the chrome work around the bottom bracket , is it a consistent finish ?. (The BB area proves to be a bit tricky sometimes) .

Matt

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Re: Re-chromed Skyway TA
« Reply #24 on: April 10, 2006, 06:12 PM »
I  need my TA rechroming too. Did they strip it for you?

i wonder if they will do a discount for a job lot of bikes?

It may be worthwhile to ask. PM me who wants there bike done and I will contact them to find out if we can get a discount.

 :daumenhoch:


Jim

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