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Looking for some advice. My instrument nacelle is covered in small scratches and swirls which has annoyed me for a while now, I contacted a chrome plating company who informed me it can't be chromed as it's an alloy? So ordered a replacement at considerable cost 😲 from Fowlers which turned up at the weekend. On unpacking I've discovered the part is now cheap chromed plastic! add to that it had a dozen 'flecks' or 'bits' in the finish big enough to snag a micro fibre cloth and visible on closer inspection, I thought it was a cheap Chinese pattern part at first but it's has genuine made in GB stickers and triumph labels on it. I've returned it this morning.

My question is does anyone know if the metallic nacelle can be re chromed, (I'm guessing yes somehow as it's chromed now) and can anyone recommend a good company in the UK to do it? Thanks in advance
 
Ashford Chroming look like they are worth trying first. Then try the others listed:

Ashford Chroming, established in 2002, has long been a trusted name in chrome restoration across the UK and Europe. In January 2022, Ashford Chroming became part of Douglas Metal Finishing Limited, a leader in chrome plating and metal finishing. Now, all work is expertly handled in-house by Douglas Metal Finishing, continuing the Ashford Chroming legacy with enhanced capabilities and the same commitment to quality. Our commitment to quality is certified by ISO 900, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 standards.

Unit 27,
Mulberry Court,
Bourne Industrial Park,
Bourne Rd,
Dartford DA1 4BF.
United Kingdom.
+44 020 8692 1271
sales@ashfordchroming.com

Reddish Electroplating
Metal fabricator
Unit 23 Mersey Street, Stockport · 0161 480 7890

Karas Plating Ltd.
Metal fabricator
1St Floor Brooklands Mill, English Street, Leigh · 01942 260393

Precious Plating
Metal fabricator
43 Hartwell Grove, Winsford, Cheshire · 07450 116370

Manchester Electroplating Ltd.
Metal fabricator
Units 1-3 Dickinson Street, Mount Pleasant Ind Est, Oldham · 0161 678 7400
 
Would you not just polish the alloy ? There's a bit more maintenance to keeping the finish but chroming alloy can be hit and miss
 
ciderbaby said:
Would you not just polish the alloy ? There's a bit more maintenance to keeping the finish but chroming alloy can be hit and miss
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Morning Ciderbaby, thats an option if i don't get any joy.

I've had a couple of replies from plating companies saying it can't be chrome plated. I've messaged a vacuum metalising company to see if they can do it.
 
Quick update on the nacelle. I've filed off some of the chrome from underneath and it looks to me like it's made from copper? I scraped quite a bit off so I think it's more than just a layer of copper.
I've had only 4 replies from plating companies saying they aren't interested or it can't be done as it's alloy, and no replies from others apart from a company called Niphos. I'm popping down to them in Crewe on Saturday so they can have a look, they are the only ones who have shown the slightest bit of interest in doing it.
 

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