To Chrome or not to Chrome
- Thread starter Brock
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QUESTION:
$75 vs $2k++
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ANSWER:Wow, $75 for the small Zoop kit?Is it really worth that much?
But you don't use glass cleaner... just quick detailer like you use on your paint. Wipe off and go. Now more polishing.
$75 vs $2k++
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Red Bull
Active Member
Hey all in Maryland, Can't wait for spring to do some riding with you all....
Semi,Luphole,Turk1,Whatever01, and all....wow we got a nice group of riders in Maryland going on here....Should be an awesome riding season....hey my wife will want to go along as well sometimes.....she has an awesome 05 Purple Low rider.....she say's it's louder than my new K9..lol....I think it could be...she has the same pipes as mine...big Radious....her's is loud....good grief!!..lol..Anyway looking forward to some good riding and fun this coming year....
Hey Semi, I'll be the new dog under the table taking the left overs...lol....And thank you very much !!!!..lol...I will go on the wizard web-site and see what that's about...COOL COOL....guess I got to get ready for some polishing this year..lol....
Hey It's a really nice ride out to Full House cycles...plus I know a great Brew pub out there called Piccadilly Brewpub & Restaurant 125 E. Piccadilly St
Winchester, VA., great bar, food, and cool place to hang....Full house is a cool Dealer....
BTW I have my bike in the C&C shop now....took a ride down there Monday...so she is getting somethings worked on plus Inspection....the guy that owned it before me treated her like Sh*t....She is in good hands now.....
Looks like the speedo is going to be replaced along with the front Calliper, rear led light boards and some touch up paint for the bottom....this guy I think hit every speed bump in the town he lived in....Good Grief....But Roy, Margeret at C&C will take good care of her...
Anyway.....you all have a great NEW YEAR!!!..Be safe!
RED
Semi,Luphole,Turk1,Whatever01, and all....wow we got a nice group of riders in Maryland going on here....Should be an awesome riding season....hey my wife will want to go along as well sometimes.....she has an awesome 05 Purple Low rider.....she say's it's louder than my new K9..lol....I think it could be...she has the same pipes as mine...big Radious....her's is loud....good grief!!..lol..Anyway looking forward to some good riding and fun this coming year....
Hey Semi, I'll be the new dog under the table taking the left overs...lol....And thank you very much !!!!..lol...I will go on the wizard web-site and see what that's about...COOL COOL....guess I got to get ready for some polishing this year..lol....
Hey It's a really nice ride out to Full House cycles...plus I know a great Brew pub out there called Piccadilly Brewpub & Restaurant 125 E. Piccadilly St
Winchester, VA., great bar, food, and cool place to hang....Full house is a cool Dealer....
BTW I have my bike in the C&C shop now....took a ride down there Monday...so she is getting somethings worked on plus Inspection....the guy that owned it before me treated her like Sh*t....She is in good hands now.....
Looks like the speedo is going to be replaced along with the front Calliper, rear led light boards and some touch up paint for the bottom....this guy I think hit every speed bump in the town he lived in....Good Grief....But Roy, Margeret at C&C will take good care of her...
Anyway.....you all have a great NEW YEAR!!!..Be safe!
RED
BigDogBro1
Made in the USA
The chrome works for me and BigdogBro2, 2600mi first season.
Paper towels scratch chrome - use microfiber cloths and detailer spray.
Seatmaker recovered the black factory seat in faux gator.
I had chromed:
All upper and lower control components
Shift rod link
Front forks and tripletrees
Fender brackets
Brake calipers and mounts
Wheels and hubs
License plate holder & bracket
Trans RH drive cover
Belt rotor pulley
S&S Timing covers
STD BDM Chromed Pegs
Speedo & bracket
Headlight mount & bracket
V&H BR exhaust frame mount
I think that's it? Bro2's is the same.
Seatmaker did the Stingray and black leather (surf & turf) seat.
Seatmaker is one of our pack riders!
The chrome was done by Meclec's in California.
MECLEC Metal Finshing and Chrome Plating Professionals
Meclec Metal Finishing Inc.
5945 East Harvard Avenue
Fresno, CA. 93727
559.797.0101 Office | 559.797.0104 Fax
Paper towels scratch chrome - use microfiber cloths and detailer spray.
Seatmaker recovered the black factory seat in faux gator.
I had chromed:
All upper and lower control components
Shift rod link
Front forks and tripletrees
Fender brackets
Brake calipers and mounts
Wheels and hubs
License plate holder & bracket
Trans RH drive cover
Belt rotor pulley
S&S Timing covers
STD BDM Chromed Pegs
Speedo & bracket
Headlight mount & bracket
V&H BR exhaust frame mount
I think that's it? Bro2's is the same.
Seatmaker did the Stingray and black leather (surf & turf) seat.
Seatmaker is one of our pack riders!
The chrome was done by Meclec's in California.
MECLEC Metal Finshing and Chrome Plating Professionals
Meclec Metal Finishing Inc.
5945 East Harvard Avenue
Fresno, CA. 93727
559.797.0101 Office | 559.797.0104 Fax
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semi
Active Member
Red Bull, was at the shop today and took a look at your bike, very nice. love the paint has alot more metal flake than mine. Overall I think your new baby looks great. All those little things that are wrong are just that, little things, they will take care of you. By the way if you are in the shop check out my bike, got all the chrome back and it is freakin awesome........In case anyone is curious I had the rims,hubs,rotors, calipers, caliper bracket, pulley and front fender bracket done. Total cost including shipping and labor was $ 2700.00. Meclec out of CA did the chrome Now just waiting on my side covers to be replaced and the rocker box switch out. Everyone have a great new year. !!!!!!!!!
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BigDogBro1
Made in the USA
Thank's JR07
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Red Bull
Active Member
Semi.....thanks for your comments on my bike........Can't wait to see your bike....Wow you got allot chromed...cool beans....price seams very good for all that....
Yup my bike has just some small problems but like you said will be taken care of by C&C....
Also 2 days ago had a guy come over and we strock a deal on my 08 Road Glide...So lots happening fast....hopefully it all comes together easilly...and soon...lol....Don't know if I'll miss the Glide...:-(...anyway can't keep 2...
So looking forward to the Big Dog experience this coming year.....
RED
Yup my bike has just some small problems but like you said will be taken care of by C&C....
Also 2 days ago had a guy come over and we strock a deal on my 08 Road Glide...So lots happening fast....hopefully it all comes together easilly...and soon...lol....Don't know if I'll miss the Glide...:-(...anyway can't keep 2...
So looking forward to the Big Dog experience this coming year.....
RED
I will post some pics of mine when I get it back. Mine is also an 07 Bulldog. I had the front fender mounts, shift rod, lic bracket and exhust bracket chromed last winter.
I suggest Browns.
First off they are done locally not like meleck that sends ALL of their shit to mexico.
Second, browns has a true show quality chrome. Not blueing or gold tones. Plus they only do MC parts, and they know the parts and what to chrome and not to chrome. This is important.
Here's a thread I made on my chromed parts.
http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/customizing/2284-chroming-prices.html
However, browns won't do rims. Too many problems.
First off they are done locally not like meleck that sends ALL of their shit to mexico.
Second, browns has a true show quality chrome. Not blueing or gold tones. Plus they only do MC parts, and they know the parts and what to chrome and not to chrome. This is important.
Here's a thread I made on my chromed parts.
http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/customizing/2284-chroming-prices.html
However, browns won't do rims. Too many problems.
07bigdog
07BIGDOG
I found the best stuff to use is Mother's billet polish. Expensive, but works well.
You're right RC. But its about 1/3 the cost.
RCAdd1ct
JAFO
My wheels are getting hazey, too.
I have had them done for about two years.
If you have to redo them three time as much, it is not a third of the cost. (not bitching, just saying)
Don't know, don't really care at this point. That was the look I wanted, that is the look I got. If I have to redo powder coat every two years like I have to change my battery......whatever. Just as long as i can ride it when I want.
I have had them done for about two years.
If you have to redo them three time as much, it is not a third of the cost. (not bitching, just saying)
Don't know, don't really care at this point. That was the look I wanted, that is the look I got. If I have to redo powder coat every two years like I have to change my battery......whatever. Just as long as i can ride it when I want.
omahabiker
Member
I'm curious to hear what the company in Fresno charged for the chrome job. I f*cking HATE trying to keep these polished rims clean. What a pain in the ass. I've used several chromers over the years for my bikes. And, I agree with Gas Man about Brown's Plating. They are by far the best out there. But, the only downside is they don't do rims. I think I'll probably bite the bullet and get mine chromed this winter. But, I want to do my homework first, because there are a lot of lousy chrome shops out there. I've had rims chromed before, and have had mixed experiences.
Any suggestions on who does the best work out there?
Any suggestions on who does the best work out there?