20 Years Leading Chrome Restoration in the UK | ISO Certified, New Management and Dedicated Factory.
Founded in 2002, Douglas Metal Finishing Limited has established itself as a premier name in chrome plating and metal finishing throughout Great Britain. With over 20 years of expertise, we are renowned for restoring classic car and motorcycle parts and delivering exceptional finishes across various industries.
In January 2022, we integrated Ashford Chroming's operations into our in-house team, enhancing our quality and consistency. We specialize in classic and vintage vehicle restoration, employing traditional methods, and also cater to sectors like bathroom fittings, plumbing, medical, electrical, and boating.
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The Chrome Restoration Service for Motorcycle Parts You Can Trust
Classic motorcycle restoration evokes the passion of vintage bike projects and rallies where enthusiasts showcase their prized possessions.
Our workshop restores thousands of classic and vintage chrome parts annually. From vintage pre-war motorcycles to custom fat boys with extensive chrome work, we’ve seen and restored it all.
We chrome plate even the smallest motorcycle parts, including brake levers, foot hangers, exhausts, and chromed fuel tanks.
- Frames, front forks, and stanchions
- Engine, clutch, and gearbox casings
- Brake levers, calipers, and pedals
- Handlebars, sissy bars, luggage racks, and bike stands
- Mudguards, chain guards, swing arms, and fork housings
- Yokes, seat bases, kick plates, and grab rails
- Headlights, headlight rims, fuel tanks, downpipes, and exhausts
- Indicator housings, fuel filler caps, and reflectors
- Wheel rims (despoked) and hub units
Our classic bike technicians are motorcycle enthusiasts who have owned bikes from every decade. With this wealth of experience, you can trust us with your pride and joy.
If you have an upcoming motorcycle restoration project, or just a part that needs rechroming, talk to Ashford Chroming.
With over 7,000 customers, we are revolutionizing the industry, making it safer and easier to get your motorcycle parts chromed and restored.
"Unbelievably high quality, thick chrome, and fine polished finish. They even removed some scuffs from under the pedal, and to say I'm delighted is an understatement. These guys are very busy but kept me informed, and delivery was super fast and well packaged. What's not to like."