Anyone had their winches re-chromed recently?

[fredrussell]

I have a pair of Lewmar 16s that could do with the drums re-chroming. Anyone had some done of late and care to make a recommendation?
Have read some old threads on here and I’m aware how important it is to tell them to leave barrels ‘textured’.

 

[Tradewinds]

Ashford Chroming: Chrome Plating & Restoration

Had 2 Lewmar 30s done. Very pleased with the result/service. Reasonable price too. It’s all done online, which feels a little ‘pushy’ but is uber efficient. I found them v responsive to deal with.

Recommended.


This was how they went - came back like new. Barrels as they should be.

 

[colind3782]

Ashford Chroming: Chrome Plating & Restoration

Had 2 Lewmar 30s done. Very pleased with the result/service. Reasonable price too. It’s all done online, which feels a little ‘pushy’ but is uber efficient. I found them v responsive to deal with.

Recommended.

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This was how they went - came back like new. Barrels as they should be.

Cost?

 

[fredrussell]

Cheers Tradewinds, I’ve sent them an email.

 

[Tradewinds]

Cheers Tradewinds, I’ve sent them an email.

A big plus for me was that they accepted the winch drums as they were - ie still greased up - they said not to bother cleaning them, they would do it. They will also arrange collection & dispatch (c£20 per trip). They were returned extremely well packaged. My contact was Paul Johnston.

 

[StefanSG]

Shaun at J & A Finishing Services near Portchester 01329 822990

I found him via an old recommendation on this forum

J & A Finishing Services · The Armoury/Fort Wallington Ind Est/Military Rd, Fareham PO16 8TT, Vereinigtes Königreich

very reasonable cost. I just delivered the shells. (Edit: Cant find actual quote but it was around £100 the pair in 2022)

(Before & After)

 

[Aja]

Cost?

The supplied link takes you straight to a "free estimate today" button

 

[fredrussell]

The supplied link takes you straight to a "free estimate today" button

Have done so and will report back when I get my quote.

 

[fredrussell]

Just to update. Was quoted £300 incl vat by Ashford Chroming to do two Lewmar 16 barrels. Postage to and from is not included in that so I think with insured courier possibly another £50 on top. I will ring around a bit more me thinks.

 

[Tradewinds]

Just to update. Was quoted £300 incl vat by Ashford Chroming to do two Lewmar 16 barrels. Postage to and from is not included in that so I think with insured courier possibly another £50 on top. I will ring around a bit more me thinks.

Hmmmm. Lot more than I paid.

Edit. Prior to Ashford I had a pair of L43s (& other bits and pieces) done by this company, AM Philpot.
Hard Chrome Plating - Hard Chromium Platers - Functional Chrome Platers.

Maybe worth a try.