CHROME CHROME CHROME !!!

[Funkyworm]

Ok so i have some parts that ive had to strip & have been polishing up for one of my new builds, I thought about getting them chromed so I contated the local   (cowboy) just to check his rates as he wanted £70 just to do these small parts.

Is that the going rate as it seems waaaaaaaay steep to me Could anyone let me know of any reputable establishments who will do a decent job ?

Cheers  

[That Swan Guy]

I got quoted £65 for ONE 24" Araya rim so I think you've a good deal there

[Funkyworm]

I got quoted £65 for ONE 24" Araya rim so I think you've a good deal there

The thing is he's shite, i wouldn't use him again but just wanted a barometer to measure against !

[WINI]

There's a lot of prep goes into chroming, and the small parts are probably trickier than a frame or bars etc, so that's not too bad

[That Swan Guy]

looking at your bits, I'd mount them polished.

[Funkyworm]

looking at your bits, I'd mount them polished.

That was the original plan Nick & I might still do that, I just thought i check out the prices   

[BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN]

Polishing is nearly free - the most it will cost is hard work 

[Peter J]

Not many places chrome alloy and therefore can charge a bit premium

Its also a much longer job/process so I'd say £70 is about right 

[animal]

Not many places chrome alloy and therefore can charge a bit premium

Its also a much longer job/process so I'd say £70 is about right 

I concur  alloy is much pricer 2 do 

[GavinDavis]

Chroming is a serious amount of dosh .....Shame that its so process intensive!  I was quoted around £200 to rechrome a frame and forks.

[Funkyworm]

Chroming is a serious amount of dosh .....Shame that its so process intensive!  I was quoted around £200 to rechrome a frame and forks.

Seriously ?

Prices really have moved  havent they? I remember it being really quite affordable back in the day even for us kids, loads of my friends were having frame sets chromed but at those prices i dont think i'll ever bother.

[retrosalad]

 i refurb, build and polish car wheels same process altho your parts are alot easier



what i ment to sayis  i might be able to help people out

[griff]

Ooooo shiny wheels