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Old Nov 21, 2020 | 10:17 PM
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Anyone know of good chrome plater for old harley parts? My 45 has some cosmetic parts which are currently chrome plated and need refreshing. I live in MN.
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Old Nov 22, 2020 | 05:06 PM
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chrome is very expensive to get the real job done ( triple plating nickel copper then the chrome ) all metals deemed non environmentally safe ) its all bullshit chrome today most places - it lasts a year before pealing again

what we do is have it stripped off and polish the aluminum steel paint it black to match the frame

in phily is my chromer - inner primary - foot peg brackets 4 of them - front motor mounts - trans door - lifter blocks - brake pedal rear - was 2000 dollars in real chrome
 
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John thanks. I know about the quality today (or lack there of) with chrome. Just curious to see if anyone stands out. Like paint shops, quality is all over the board.
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