Chrome! Where to go for rechroming...

I recently bought a 39 Rollfast long tank and since it had been brush painted and there was no hope of saving its authenticity I decided to re do it. Notice I said "re do" and not restore? So dont bag on the final outcome

Anywho, the parts that were suppose to be chrome had been pitted and repainted over time. I decided to have them re chromed. There are only a few places in Ca that do good chroming. The EPA has restricted the process and chemicals so much that these shops have to charge outrageous prices to stay in business. I found that out when I was quoted near $500 for my parts.
Needless to say, I looked elsewhere.

I forget where but I read a link on another forum that suggested The Chrome Shop in Rock Island, Ill. I contacted the owner, Doug. He gave me a great price so I mailed the parts.
It took about a month to get them back due to USPS but I got OUTSTANDING quality, super low price and great service!

All parts with shipping both ways was $200


This is where I will send my parts from now on:


Doug Matheson
[email protected]
The Chrome Shop Inc.
A Division of Berge Plating Works, Inc.
617 25th Ave.
Rock Island, IL. 61201
309-786-3743
309-788-2831
888-696-2526

Thanx

Great info. I'll have to try them out.

catfish said:

Great info. I'll have to try them out.

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They were very professional and organized. Professionally packaged on return. I was very happy!

great post thanks for the reference

It's post like these I like and the fact that you actually used them even better.
Thanks!

Did they chrome the stem wedge?
Got tall acorn nuts?
Chris

Damn, you're good!

Ok, so I forgot to include the truss nuts. (Good catch)

I am surprised you didnt say anything about the crank nuts. Yes, I forgot those too!

I didnt remove the stem nut when I shipped it. When I got the parts back it was included separately. It was coated but doesnt look as if it was prepped. All threads are still smooth.

The only flaw I could see out of the lot was on the back side of the sprocket. It had a small amount of pitting in a small area. It wont be noticeable.

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scrubbinrims said:

Did they chrome the stem wedge?
Got tall acorn nuts?
Chris

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Any chance you have nice acorn nuts for sale?
-Ugly

This place has been advertising since the 90's about specializing in doing antique bike parts. They also sell on ebay replated parts for a good price. Im going to try them next since the place in CT i used to use closed down.

http://proctorsmetalfinishing.net/

abe lugo said:

It's post like these I like and the fact that you actually used them even better.
Thanks!

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Thanks Abe!