Chroming and Electroplating advice
Chrome plating advice from someone who’s done it for years
My background
- What you should expect to pay for your parts
- Whether a part is worth replating or better replaced
- Pitting, rust and repairs — what can realistically be saved
- Show chrome vs. standard finish, nickel, and other options
- What to ask a plater before you hand over your parts
It’s free to ask. Send your question and photos and I’ll look them over personally. You only pay for the answer — choose what suits you:
- Brief answer, £2.79 — my honest view of your parts from your photos: worth replating or better replaced, and a rough idea of what to expect to pay.
- Full detailed answer, £3.99 — everything in the brief answer, plus how bad the pitting really is, what repair work is involved, what to ask your plater, and recommended companies for the job.
- Full answer with quotes, £4.99 — the full detailed answer plus links to chrome and electroplating companies for your job and 2 quotes from reputable companies, so you know the real cost before you hand anything over.
A maximum of 5 items per question. Most people choose the £3.99 full answer. Answers are sent during UK working hours.
Example
What you get for your money
Question: “Two pitted 1970s motorcycle mudguards — worth replating, and what should I pay?”
Brief answer — £2.79
- My honest view of your parts from your photos
- Whether they’re worth replating or better replaced
- A rough idea of what to expect to pay
Most popular
Full detailed answer — £3.99
- Everything in the brief answer
- How bad the pitting really is, and what repair work is involved
- What to ask your plater before you hand anything over
- Recommended companies for the job
Full answer with quotes — £4.99
- Everything in the full detailed answer
- Links to chrome and electroplating companies for your job
- 2 quotes from reputable companies, so you know the real cost