Re-chroming hubs

Does anyone know of anywhere that can chrome hubs?

I have some bi-metallic (aluminuminiumium and pitted chromed steel) vintage hubs that are crying out for refurb, before being put on a restored frame. So far, Mercian (my usual port of call for things like this) have said that they do not chrome hubs.

If you find a way, let me know! I was thinking a silver paint marker would be the only way...

fuck that shit, get some of these!

won't be possible as you will have to break the hubs into 3 pieces, chrome the barrell, then put back together. unless they are the very old bayliss hubs that are riveted together

yeah so get the bling bling ones!

OK how about these slightly different and more classy hubs?

you can't do it, as said above. you'll have to seperate the alu from the steel.

OK last try... these?

erm........

chewing gum....their bonded by chewing gum

Yes, you're having a laugh.

Have you considered some of this?

the cost would far out weigh the reward. buy some more in better condition

The cost of silver leaf is is pretty minimal. But Murtle's right.

Try these guys. If there is a way to do it they will but be warned - will cost you £££:

http://www.londonchroming.co.uk/

Silver leaf ftw

how about plating with silver

silver nitrate solution, set up a cell

you could do it!!

how special are these hubs? is this exercise really cost effective or is money not an issue. if its the latter then for sure there will be someone that will gladly have them looking like a mirror for you.
but mirrors cost money

sorry if i missed something.

lots of vintage hubs pop up on ebay, do get pricey though.

lots of vintage hubs pop up on ebay, do get pricey though.

plus one

the rechroming might if your lucky cost around 40-50 so unless these hubs are silky smooth and special it might be better getting a period new old stock pair that are worth keeping forever. still keep the original hubs wrapped in paper in a box and when your grey hairs sprout and you want to be really romantic you will still have the option. when was the frame made, do you think?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CAMPAGNOLO-GRAN-TIPO-VINTAGE-ROAD-BIKE-HUBS-

sorry if i missed something.

I've seen one or two set of hubs that have come up that are from the era (the frame is a 1952 F H Grubb), but none are quite so highly flanged and luvverly. Or 32 / 40 holed.
crap!
they come up all the time, just have to be patient
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RARE-VINTAGE-AIRLITE-LARGE-FLANGE-HUBS_W0QQitemZ230349467865QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR?hash=item35a1e5f0d9&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1683%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

Yeah but is it just an airlite, or something more special? Hardens and maybe the Philips might be worth restoring, but maybe like coppiThat says, one day but not now.

But if it's Airlites, I got a decent front one if you want it... then you'll only need to find the rear...

Any one **Re-chroming ** Pedals???

Any one **Re-chroming ** Pedals???

london chroming on the old kent road, take out the spindles/axles and bearings. but again will the cost out weigh the value of a restored pair delivered to your door.

sorry if i missed something.

go to tdv:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170344672145&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123

go to tdv:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170344672145&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123

Nice!

just out of interest tizwas, but what frame are these hubs going on??