Topic: Chrome plater recommendations

[uny2]

Hi all,

I am taking my bike completely apart for restoration and I need to get my front and back fenders re-chromed.  Who out there can recommend someone that you have worked with that is not over priced for the work that they do?  I live in Upstate NY.

Thanks,

ED

[jaym]

try:  allbright finishing 973-371-8060...newark, nj..maria answers, tell her jay sent you...very reasonable  ...

[pelicanwheel]

For what you can source fenders for on Ebay (~$200), a properly plated fender will cost about the same, or just slightly less.  The original factory Chrome has always been better than anything these good for nothing businesses will give you today.  And if you do pay for that rare bizness owner that will do a quality job, then you will surely pay at least $200.00 for each fender.

Research for yourself and see if I'm right.

Now, there are other parts that is better to have plated than to try to buy new.  I went through several pairs of headlight brackets off ebay...all supposedly  in "great shape" and ended up having the better of them replated for $50.00 for the pair.  This was the case for the tail light bracket, and a few other parts.

I'm at the 11th hour of a total restoration of a '76 cb750, so if you need any advice on any aspect of this type of venture, feel free to ask.

Pelican

[750k5]

I have purchased NOS fork ears, and they are $&*%.....Here in Metro Detroit, I can get a fender plated for $125, and it looks 10 times bettter than NOS

[pelicanwheel]

750k5 -

I also think fresh new plating looks better than most factory jobs...but most factory jobs (esp from the 70's) is MORE durable than 90% of new plate jobs.  Wouldn't you agree?

Pelican

[uny2]

Guys,

Thank you for your replies.  I have seen $200 NOS front fenders that are correct for my project, but I have yet to see a rear one for sale.  My rear light bracket is really rusty just like the fender it is attached to.

ED

[pelicanwheel]

uny2 -

I will be picking up my tail light bracket from the plater on Friday.  I will post a pic on this topic thread to show what it looks like.

I have seen the rear fender from time to time.  You should set ebay up to alert you when it comes on.  Also, just in case you haven't already, pay attention to the bottom of the ebay screen when you do a search that comes with limited results.  They usually link you to ebay store sellers that may have the item within their inventory that doesn't show up on your initial search.  I oftern find parts that way.

Pelican

[750k5]

Actually Pelican, I have had excellent results, and durability from my plater...Could be who does the job...My plater has been doing it for years

[dagersh]

Hey Guys,

Has anyone polished their fenders after removing the chrome?  If so, how does it look?

Gersh

[uny2]

Pelican,

I look forward to seeing your pics.

ED

[BobbyR]

To put this thread on track. Who has a good Plater that the rest of us can use with confidence?

[USN20]

To put this thread on track. Who has a good Plater that the rest of us can use with confidence?

I can suggest Brown's plating: http://www.brownsplating.com/

They have the experience and knowledge when it comes to Honda's. Most old timers will remember their quality work starting back in the early 70's and it still continues. Brown's offered a CB750 chrome engine package for $49.95 back in those days.

Ronnie Brown knows how to properly plate Honda parts whether it's for show or an authentic OEM restoration. They are not the cheapest around, but in some cases their work may be what you have been looking for.

email: ronnie.brown@brownsplating.com