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Old Oct 7, 2014 | 07:54 AM
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thinking of sending some stuff out to get all shiney--will be shipping them somewhere--any recommendations?? Good or bad
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Old Oct 7, 2014 | 08:04 AM
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I use Lejos Corporation in Concord, NC. They do a real good job and I'm pretty picky. I live in the same town so I don't know about shipping but I'm pretty sure they do it. You can contact them at Concordplating@gmail.com or (704) 784-4660. These guys are Spanish and sometimes you have to speak slower or ask for the owner, some of the women that answer have not mastered english that well. It's worth a call at any rate.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2014 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by buzdean
thinking of sending some stuff out to get all shiney--will be shipping them somewhere--any recommendations?? Good or bad
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Give us a look. If you Google our name you will find reviews from sites like Yelp. You will also find around a dozen reviews here on HDForums for our services. Let me know if we can be of service!
 
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There's:

www.chromemasters.com in Nashville, Tn.

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www.brownsplating.com in Paduach, Ky

Both have very good reputations but aren't cheap.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2014 | 04:54 PM
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Chromemasters is the bomb! I used them when I restored my 67 HD Sprint, and also had my lowers done for my RK.
Awesome work, and easy to deal with.

 
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I used Browns a few years ago for items on my Softail;came out awesome!!Its a much richer chrome than the stuff HD sells.Very reasonable also.
 
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Update on some on the named chrome-platers mentioned here:
Both Chromemasters and Browns have gone out of business as of this writing 8/8/15. EPA requirements for hazardous waste disposal is driving plating businesses to Mexico and beyond.
 
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Originally Posted by michla
Update on some on the named chrome-platers mentioned here:
Both Chromemasters and Browns have gone out of business as of this writing 8/8/15. EPA requirements for hazardous waste disposal is driving plating businesses to Mexico and beyond.
Sad...****ing government...
 
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http://www.willyshiny.com/
 
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