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NVWLDTHG

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Chrome Headlight Bezel
« on: October 24, 2010, 02:20:58 PM »
Having those Chromosomes that makes me a Chromoholic is bad. 

Two weekends ago, I rode over to RenoHD while trying to test the new wind deflector and in a display case they had a Hell's Foundry Chrome Headlight Bezel on display.

http://secure.netsolhost.com/177731.179935/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=HF&Product_Code=HFFLTHSC&Category_Code=RoadGlideHeadlightTrim

So, I ask Tim to let me see it up close.  It had some mold dimples (imperfections) in it that I really didn't like for the price.  Which was really pricey!  Same price as the mail-order without shipping.  But it is chrome!

I walk it out to WLDTHG and hold it up in place and I'm thinking on the faster Silver SERG (SSERG) this is cool.  I like it.  (Chromosones talking)

But, I saw those imperfections before I did that so, this one just wasn't right.

Home I go and start doing some online data gathering.  Frustration number two shows up when I find some dialog on CVO Harley Site under the other CVO Road Glide blog.  I had to use the search function to find that!  Argggh!

So, has anyone got experience with this chromed piece of plastic?  How's it holding up?
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Re: Chrome Headlight Bezel
« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2010, 06:05:02 PM »
Dodge Ram trucks used "Chrome-clad" wheels (chrome plated plastic covers on the aluminum wheels) for years. All exterior emblems are chromed plastic on cars/trucks too. Honda uses chromed plastic all over their bikes.
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Re: Chrome Headlight Bezel
« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2010, 10:31:04 PM »
Disregard - wrong bezel
« Last Edit: October 24, 2010, 10:41:29 PM by BillH »
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Re: Chrome Headlight Bezel
« Reply #3 on: October 25, 2010, 01:29:02 AM »
Wrong bezell for what?  The pic shows a Roadglide.  May look real good on my silver SERG ::)
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Re: Chrome Headlight Bezel
« Reply #4 on: October 25, 2010, 12:37:02 PM »
Gentlemen, repeat after me... "My name is [inserat name] and I am a chromoholic."  Not sure if it looks good but $250 for a chromed piece of plastic?   :nixweiss:   :huepfenlol2:   :huepfenlol2:   :nixweiss:
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Re: Chrome Headlight Bezel
« Reply #5 on: October 25, 2010, 04:27:30 PM »
Quote from: gordy on October 25, 2010, 01:29:02 AM
Wrong bezell for what?  The pic shows a Roadglide.  May look real good on my silver SERG ::)

I had posted that I had been running the bezel and it was holding up well.  I was thinking about the older bezel with the led turn signals built in.  After I realized my mistake, I couldn't figure out how to completely delete the entire post, hence the "disregard" post.

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Re: Chrome Headlight Bezel
« Reply #6 on: October 25, 2010, 06:56:47 PM »
I like the chrome I may call Chromemasters in Nashville Ten. and see if they can chrome my stock one I think they can chrome plastic.....
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Re: Chrome Headlight Bezel
« Reply #7 on: October 25, 2010, 10:24:46 PM »
I use Chromemasters and they do a good job, talked to them at Biketoberfest this year, good people. But if they can not do plastic I am pretty sure Advanced Plating in Nashville does.
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Re: Chrome Headlight Bezel
« Reply #8 on: October 26, 2010, 12:49:49 AM »
Oh, the 12 steps program; 1. We admit we are powerless over our ... Chrome?  Nah. 

I'm leaning towards 250 being a bit harsh for shiny.  But,....

So, how about you post what hook up ya get with the plating shop. 
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Re: Chrome Headlight Bezel
« Reply #9 on: October 26, 2010, 01:16:37 AM »
Quote from: BillH on October 25, 2010, 04:27:30 PM

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Re: Chrome Headlight Bezel
« Reply #10 on: October 26, 2010, 09:43:48 PM »
Quote from: COR on October 25, 2010, 10:24:46 PM
I use Chromemasters and they do a good job, talked to them at Biketoberfest this year, good people. But if they can not do plastic I am pretty sure Advanced Plating in Nashville does.

I called Advanced today they do not plate plastic  It would be great to find someone that would plate the stock bezel for us chromefreaks  and start an exchange program 


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Re: Chrome Headlight Bezel
« Reply #11 on: October 26, 2010, 09:56:10 PM »
Guess we are going to have to get a auto restoration magazine and look for the people who chrome the interior plastic parts in the restoration business. I have seen some of it and it looked good, just never thought to ask who they had do it. I had always thought Advanced did it, guess that is what I get for thinking.
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Re: Chrome Headlight Bezel
« Reply #12 on: October 28, 2010, 10:11:54 PM »
Try this link. I've seen this stuff and it's great.

http://www.sprayonchrome.com

Enjoy.

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Re: Chrome Headlight Bezel
« Reply #13 on: October 29, 2010, 09:52:47 PM »
$175.00/pint, it might be cost effective if we could get a group activity with a professional. 

However, with my rattlecan abilities, I suspect I'd be leaning toward RenoHD's $250 option.
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Re: Chrome Headlight Bezel
« Reply #14 on: October 30, 2010, 04:06:39 PM »
I am working on this I have a buddy thats into hot rod cars and he may have someone that will do them , he is thinking in the 50 to 75dollar range.....
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