Chrome replating

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BillyK

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I have two pieces of worn out chrome from my mast.There are a lot of places on the internet who do this kind of work. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with a shop on long island.

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Billy K.
 
About 10 years ago I found a place on Long Island that did this work.

It was very expensive and I could have bought new controls for the price that I paid for the replating work. And a small order like mine took a long time.

If you wish I could look at my old records fro the address.
 
The boat is a '77, so I think it would just be easier to re-plate then to find the parts new. I thought someone on here would know somebody, but there are a lot of shops right here in Farmingdale.

Thanks,

Billy K.
 
Find a platinng shop that is real popular with bikers. They have the upper hand for knowing the quality chrome platers and the prices at those shops are usually competitive.
 
I did not think any place actually did it on Long Island, rather they sent the parts out to places where Chroming was allowed (due to the chemicals used to chrome)(i.e. Florida). i am intersted because a friend has a 70 Chevelle that he wants to get some parts rechromed and was under the impression he would need to send the parts outside of NY to states that allow the process.
 
Hard to believe there are no chrome platers on Lawn Guyland...or in New Yawk for that matter. It's not rocket science to be EPA compliant in todays world. Call a couple of bike shops in the area and see who they recommend. But then again...I might be wrong.
 
Give V-Twins cycle shop in Oyster bay a call,

Rick does great work and he's also a boater.

I restore old BMW motorcycles and he does all my work.
 
You may want to stop by a car restoration shop or two and see who they use, or if they can send it out for you.
When I was restoring my GTO years ago I sent some chrome pieces out through Don's East Coast Restoration on Akron St. Lindenhurst. They came out incredible, and the turnaround time was really good.
I had another guy send out a bumper once, and although the work was excellent, it was gone for far too long, so I would never recommend him.
 
I used to be in the auto repair business. Even before cars switched to plastic 'bumpers', it was getting increasingly difficult to find replating shops anywhere in the NYC or surrounding areas. The EPA rules and local safety laws began putting them out of business. I don't know of any which still exist. The suggestion to try an auto restoration or customizing shop is a good one. A typical auto repair shop might know where to send parts, but that's only a guess. Be prepared for a high estimate, shipping charges both ways, and a multi-week delay. Good luck. Hy
 
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