Chrome or paint

[Faze 3]

I know this question must come up all the time, but I'm new to this restoration game.

I've bought an 85 green master () and want to either get it chrome plated or paint it white.

What should I except to pay for the above? I've seen a guy mention £30 in leeds for painted f&f.

Can anybody point me in the right direction for a  hampshire based painter? or chrome plater?

Is it usually the case that you strip the frame back yourself? whats the best method to do this?

Thanks
Mark

[Mattdub]

If Bournemouth/Poole is'nt a million miles from you then you've got an awesome chromer there , South West or South Chrome (something like that ! ) . Perhaps someone else can help with details & knows the one I mean ? . 

[Stodgy]

I'd go for chrome on that, as there aren't many around...but that can be expensive! Not sure who is the best person to offer chroming in your area - hit the yellow pages and I suspect you'll find someone.

 

[brass monkey!]

Chrome's gonna cost a lot more than paint !? 

A good Chromer charges about £150 to 200 don't they ?

[LucyLastic]

Can't beat chrome, in my opinion     ...but I'm biased.  If you decide to paint it, I'm personally quite fond of colours like, for example, a metallic candy apple red 

[Bananaman]

I would go for chrome by the looks of it, it will be worth it!!!!!!!

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[Faze 3]

Thanks to everyone who posted responses. I've more or less decided to go the chrome route, just because of its rarity compared to green/white. Also I intend to ride it a bit (at least until me back gives out) and chrome is harder wearing.
I've found a company in southampton who will do the work, approx £100. I'll let you know if its any good after its complete.
I guess my next dilema will be what colour tuffs?!

[Stodgy]

Good choice dude. £100 is cheap...let us know how it comes out.

With regards to tuffs, I think black is the best colour for Haros (IMO) - and it means you can buy new ones off the shelf, which will be better for riding.

Sweet

 

[brass monkey!]

I believe the best chromers, will plate a frame: Copper, Nickel and then Chrome on top to get the best effect, this is the more expensive option, it'd be interesteing the hear what process they go through?

[Faze 3]

Havin't taken the f&f down to them yet, so the price is only the fella's guess over the phone!

He briefly told me about the process, which was sand blasting, electro plating then polishing.
the polishing stage apparently is what costs the money.

I biggest concern was the sandblasting though, don't want to lose the welds and haro stamps.

Black skyways sounds like a plan to, Can you still get them new fitted with a coaster?

[brass monkey!]

Havin't taken the f&f down to them yet, so the price is only the fella's guess over the phone!

He briefly told me about the process, which was sand blasting, electro plating then polishing.
the polishing stage apparently is what costs the money.

I biggest concern was the sandblasting though, don't want to lose the welds and haro stamps.

Black skyways sounds like a plan to, Can you still get them new fitted with a coaster?

I had my trickstar 'media blasted' which I believe is the same process, it did not harm the welds or anything, looks superb after the powder went on. The blasting should remove stickers, rust, paint etc, but should not damage anything else