Author Topic: Chrome. I use Allen Chrome because............. (Read 5750 times)

That Swan Guy · « **on:** November 12, 2012, 12:36 AM »

I know there are a million and one threads about chroming companies but I have always championed Allen Chrome in Pocklington. We all have our favourites, some mainly because they are the closest. Guys, don't forgo quality over convenience, it really is worth the effort. I work out of Anglesey, North Wales but ALWAYS use Allen Chrome. And this is why.

These were shite state, used frame standers.

http://www.allenchrome.co.uk/

You know it makes sense

dordymush · « **Reply #1 on:** November 12, 2012, 12:42 AM »

deffo bling bling them.
i need a couple of sets of bars doing myself.
were they expensive ?.

NORTY40 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 12, 2012, 12:42 AM »

Very nice Nick

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #3 on:** November 12, 2012, 12:52 AM »

Quote from: dordymush on November 12, 2012, 12:42 AM

deffo bling bling them.
i need a couple of sets of bars doing myself.
were they expensive ?.

These had to be stripped from what was a very poor painted state. They have been dipped then hand polished. They are amazing in real life.
BUT they came out at £20 + VAT EACH. So £96 for the 4.

I had a set of 24" forks stripped and re-plated for £45 a while ago.
I cannot recommend them enough, the turn around is reasonable too.

Ask Kappy about their work

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #4 on:** November 12, 2012, 12:59 AM »

The forks:

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #5 on:** November 12, 2012, 07:26 AM »

Superb Nick, I may be needing them myself soon.

AKGOFF · « **Reply #6 on:** November 12, 2012, 07:45 AM »

Great job Nick

kungfunky · « **Reply #7 on:** November 12, 2012, 08:20 AM »

nice to see the detailing on the standers has not been polished out. look cool

ED209 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 12, 2012, 08:58 AM »

are you on commission Nick

I need to get my WAL forks done so might was well give them a go ... after xmas!

Peter J · « **Reply #9 on:** November 12, 2012, 09:18 AM »

Superb quality

Glad to see we still have some craftsmen left in this country

markyp · « **Reply #10 on:** November 12, 2012, 04:14 PM »

i use allens even tho im down in weymouth dorset and they are in york,one of the few chromers who actually give a feck.superb work

oldtired · « **Reply #11 on:** November 12, 2012, 04:44 PM »

v nice, great to see a firm that takes pride in their work , few and far between these days , you don't mind stumping up a bit more cash for a quality job

just a small suggestion though if you don't mind? if you post any other pics of examples up can you give em a wipe over , those fingerprints on the standers will drive Griff bonkers

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #12 on:** November 12, 2012, 05:16 PM »

Quote from: oldtired on November 12, 2012, 04:44 PM

v nice, great to see a firm that takes pride in their work , few and far between these days , you don't mind stumping up a bit more cash for a quality job

just a small suggestion though if you don't mind? if you post any other pics of examples up can you give em a wipe over , those fingerprints on the standers will drive Griff bonkers

I was wondering who'd mention that. Got to love OCD

adenough · « **Reply #13 on:** November 12, 2012, 05:42 PM »

what sort of turn around time are you looking at?

Chromo Buzz · « **Reply #14 on:** November 12, 2012, 07:33 PM »

I'm looking to get an 85Master f/fork's chromed soon, they are in bare metal state. Does anybody have any idea on price's please?

Cheer's, Buz

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #15 on:** November 12, 2012, 07:39 PM »

e-mail them at the site above

Darren KAP · « **Reply #16 on:** November 12, 2012, 08:18 PM »

There work is just stunning and nothing short of perfect

and a great company to deal with

Chromo Buzz · « **Reply #17 on:** November 12, 2012, 09:39 PM »

Quote from: nickswan1 on November 12, 2012, 07:39 PM

e-mail them at the site above

Will do, cheer's

The components you've had chromed look

, some real sweet work there from them

Buz

BADDH · « **Reply #18 on:** November 16, 2012, 04:40 PM »

Oh that's nice bright work ....

griff · « **Reply #19 on:** November 16, 2012, 05:01 PM »

Quote from: oldtired on November 12, 2012, 04:44 PM

those fingerprints on the standers will drive Griff bonkers

Cheeky cnut
My BMX OCD is mostly set off by frames photographed standing on rough concrete etc, also valve caps not aligned to tyre labels
Until you mentioned the fingerprints I hadn't even noticed

The other things that set me off are vinyl records out of their covers or people handling them on the playing area with their greasy, jammy fingers

I won't mention the speeling and grammer stuff again

Except to say it's 'en route' not 'en route' FFS

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #20 on:** November 16, 2012, 05:04 PM »

Quote from: griff on November 16, 2012, 05:01 PM

I won't mention the speeling and grammer stuff again

Spelling and Grammar

Devilock · « **Reply #21 on:** November 16, 2012, 07:51 PM »

They look flawless Nick.

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #22 on:** November 16, 2012, 07:58 PM »

Quote from: Devilock on November 16, 2012, 07:51 PM

They look flawless Nick.

apart from the finger prints

Devilock · « **Reply #23 on:** November 16, 2012, 08:09 PM »

Quote from: nickswan1 on November 16, 2012, 07:58 PM

Quote from: Devilock on November 16, 2012, 07:51 PM
They look flawless Nick.

apart from the finger prints

And the dribble n' jizz...!!

stidds · « **Reply #24 on:** November 16, 2012, 09:29 PM »

Fook me they are expensive though, they quoted me £370 for a frame and forks in Nickel, had it done at my usual chromers (Doug Taylors) for £170.

Don't care how good they can be, £200 extra is massive. Plus in no way are they any better than Doug.