willpatten
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Does anyone know/suggest/recommend where I can get Lewmar winches re-chromed?
re-chroming winches
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CPD
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I'm afraid I personally can't, but being completely ignorant on the subject, would like to ask if it more than an aesthetic reason that would make you want to re-chrome ?? Thank you.
Koeketiene
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We had ours done this winter - looks good, but not cheap.
Unless they're really, and I do mean really, tatty;, I wouldn't bother
willpatten
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The winches are c. 35 years old and I would really like to refurbish rather than replace them - not least because of cost.
I'm not sure how the re-chroming works or even it is worth doing. I have spent some time overhauling them - but as they are going to go back onto re-sprayed decks, would like to do something with them aesthetically.
I'm not sure how the re-chroming works or even it is worth doing. I have spent some time overhauling them - but as they are going to go back onto re-sprayed decks, would like to do something with them aesthetically.
willpatten
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Guapa, they are gorgeous - were they done locally?
Koeketiene
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Alas not - they were done in Antwerp (as that was were Guapa's deck was replaced this winter).
To give you an idea of cost: the 32' winches cost €150 a piece, the 28' ones €125 a piece.
I had asked around for an East Coast based firm, but drew a blank.
You might want to check with classic car aficionados - they have bits re-chromed on a regular basis. Might be cheaper too - not subject to the usual 'marine' inflation.
nortonmotors
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Re-chroming winches
For motorcycle parts, I've always used Niphos at Crewe (01270 .... dir. enq's); old-established small company
They specialise in one-offs, and strip/polish/rechrome jobs, to a very high standard - much better than the usual 'decorative' chromers.
As to be expected, not cheap, but I've not found anyone better.
R.
For motorcycle parts, I've always used Niphos at Crewe (01270 .... dir. enq's); old-established small company
They specialise in one-offs, and strip/polish/rechrome jobs, to a very high standard - much better than the usual 'decorative' chromers.
As to be expected, not cheap, but I've not found anyone better.
R.
