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Fork tube hard re-chroming

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Several years ago someone on here recommended a company that would hard chrome fork tubes.  I set a pair and they were excellent.  I've got several more now and would like to get them done but can't find any information on where I sent the others.
02 May 2023 17:59 #1

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Replied by MarkT on topic Fork tube hard re-chroming

This is from an old post.  There were others but mostly in the UK if I remember right.

Economy Plating, Inc.
11224 Limestone Drive
Mesquite, Texas 75180

Telephone: 972-285-5112
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02 May 2023 18:39 #2

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Replied by DEET on topic Fork tube hard re-chroming

I used Economy Plating for some "decorative" chrome.

I won't make that mistake again.
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02 May 2023 18:47 #3

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Replied by MarkT on topic Fork tube hard re-chroming

Just to be clear, I have no experience with Economy Plating. It's just something I copied down that someone recommended for forks.
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02 May 2023 19:05 #4

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Replied by MarkT on topic Fork tube hard re-chroming

Not all older threads can be found, I did find this one.  yamaha-enduros.com/index.php/forums/part...ard-chroming?start=0

Sounds like they used to do a good job.
1963 YG1-T, 1965 MG1-T, Allstate 250, 1970 CT1b, 1971 R5, 1973 AT3MX, 1974 TS400L, 1975 RD350, 1976 DT175C, 1976 Husqvarna 250CR, 1981 DT175G, 1988 DT50, 1990 "Super" DT50, 1991 RT180, 2017 XT250
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Replied by Wessi on topic Fork tube hard re-chroming

Where are you located?
I made excellent experience with this company in Germany. wissinghartchrom.de/
Had very deep rust scars. They grinded and added 0.2mm of chrom, what is a lot, according to them.
02 May 2023 23:44 #6

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Replied by Solid Lifters on topic Fork tube hard re-chroming

It appears that Economy Plating is no longer in business. Looking for plan B.
03 May 2023 11:02 #7

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Replied by 1971DT250 on topic Fork tube hard re-chroming

I have bought the reproduction fork tubes made by Dachi and have been pleased with them. Although I had to do a little bit of filing and sanding of the internal parts to get them to fit. Sometimes they are out of stock.  www.dcvmx.com/xcart/home.php?cat=1074&page=1
I use Metro Plating in Kensington, Maryland for rechroming fender brackets, wheels and exhaust shields. Excellent work. metroplating.com/
 
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03 May 2023 12:13 #8

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Replied by msavitt on topic Fork tube hard re-chroming

Ditto on Dachi forks I got them from dc plastics
no muss no fuss, really worth the $200 or so I paid for a pair for my DT1
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Replied by Enduro nut on topic Fork tube hard re-chroming

Could try speed and sport. I seem to remembering reading somewhere on here they do a good job.
www.speedandsport.com/
03 May 2023 21:00 #10

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