Loud and Uncouth
Had a good spin with the Timaru crowd a few years ago but i.m.h.o. modern chrome is not as durable as old skool chrome.
I think it is something to do with the fact they are not permitted to use as volatile and harsh chemicals as they once were.(so I've been told)
Winding up drongos, foil hat wearers and over sensitive KBers for over 14,000 posts...........
" Life is not a rehearsal, it's as happy or miserable as you want to make it"
In the riders seat
I think it more likely that it comes down to the indivdual applicator, the time and effort they are prepared to spend on it,how much pride they have in their work and how much someone is prepared to payOriginally Posted by scumdog
http://www.superstreetbike.com/featu...ating_process/
in this article it says industry standard is copper, nickel, chrome for a better finish,my understanding is that is not always the case here
"If you can make black marks on a straight from the time you turn out of a corner until the braking point of the next turn, then you have enough power."
Kiwi gone Walkabout
Otahuhu Chrome Platers do Triple chrome( Copper/Nickel/Chrome)
0-9-2769689 ..I think one thing to be aware of with exhaust chroming is the acid used to clean the internals on used systems.I have heard more than one horror story of mufflers being rechromed then rotting out from the inside (one H2 set hadn't been used since chroming )..perhaps only appying to those with seams (unlike a Conti)
Never discount new.....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ducat...mZ280027716680
Forum whore
Just from word of mouth, I understand that these guys do excellent work as well, at least as good as the Timaru crowd, if not better.
Ask,you will recieve.(Ex-Boer)
Any news or approximate price?
It's OK...I've got a spare!
I rang Timaru last week and they had no issue with doing pipes.
I asked what sort of condition they wanted them in and they said that they would prefer to do all the preparation/de-gunging work themselves so I sent them off to Timaru this week.
I didn't ask them for a price but a friend got a similar job done a couple of years ago for about $250.00 - so I'm expecting up to $400.
Apparently they should take no more than a fortnight so I'll let y'all know when they come back.
...she took the KT, and left me the Buell to ride....(Blues Brothers)
It's OK...I've got a spare!
Well, got all my chrome back from Timaru.
They took a week to do it but weren't happy with the results so they sent them back to the bath.
All up I only had to wait about two weeks.
Two headers, two flange nuts, two Conti pipes - $520 including courier.
They look really good.
...she took the KT, and left me the Buell to ride....(Blues Brothers)
Hardcore Biker
got any before and after pics???
Forum whore
Yes, of course they do but can you prove it?
It's OK...I've got a spare!
Erm no...I didn't take any before shots.
But I'm widely known on this site as a bloke of integrity and impeccable honesty - so you can believe me.
...she took the KT, and left me the Buell to ride....(Blues Brothers)
Hardcore Buell Biker
any one know where i can fine some one that does headlight chrome plating???
Forum whore
Try gisborne electroplaters.
I've got som estuff at Advanced in Hamilton who do a very good finish most of the time trouble is it's a few hours short of six months since I took it there...
Forum whore
I got some stuff done at zinc & chrome in gracefield a while ago (quite a while ago) but they're still in the phone book so should still be in operation.
04-568 5924
162 Gracefield Rd Lower Hutt 5010
it's not a bad thing till you throw a KLR into the mix.
those cheap ass bitches can do anything with ductape.
(PostalDave on ADVrider)
Forum whore
yep and had about three different crews/owners in the last year....
Not sure of the experience and quality of the current crew.
No8 Wire Extraordinaire
Zinc & Chrome
They got bought out by a customer out of necessity. My pipe came back ok, but they didn't polish it back to remove all the (std) surface blasting that the paint covered. They should have called to ask if that was acceptable.
It sat there for 2 weeks before I called & they had to send it elsewhere to get it stripped, is that ok? Again should have called. Guy was pretty surly & took 6 weeks by time sorted out what was quoted as 2 weeks.
In the end given the std surface treatment they had to cope with I was pleased enough with the result as it was for a dirtbike & the rough bits are hidden.
But typical kiwi business. She'll be right & Customer who?
C'mon guys show some initiative.
Don't you look at my accountant.
He's the only one I've got.
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