Does anyone know of a good metal plater

[David Wadstrup]

Hello everyone,

I couldn't find a horizontal 17/32 degree stem for my treadless setup on my Roadeo, that would accept both the correct steerer tube and the Noodles that I love so much, so had to have one custom-made.  It's beautiful and is raw steel.  I couldn't find a plater at the time, and because I wanted to get to riding this bike ASAP I mounted it as is, applied a few coats of Renaissance Wax and hopped for the best.  It's been on there for a quite a while now, and the maintenance is getting to be a little much.  I just can't keep myself from holding the stem when moving the bike around, and wherever I touch it, rust soon develops. Anyways, I need to get it plated.  I can't find anywhere local here in Maine that I can bring it to, and figure that since I'll have to ship it, I can ship it anywhere.  I'd just like to feel confident that I'm sending off to someone who I can trust to do a good job and to someone that won't plate the inside of the tube.  This is all a round about way of asking.... Does anyone have any recommendations?  Here's a couple of photos in case you're interested:

[lconley]

I had my 1971 Gitane Tour de France original seatpost replated, my Brooks B-68 saddle frame plated, and my 1963 Falcon 260 V8 valve covers plated at Spacecoast Plating & Metal Refinishing in Melbourne,  Florida. They did a great job on everything.

https://www.spacecoast-plating.com

Laing

Delray Beach FL

[Eric Norris]

Try contacting painter Joe Bell (joebell.net). He has a plater that he works with.

--Eric Norris
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On Jul 27, 2021, at 6:27 AM, David Wadstrup <davidw...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hello everyone,

I couldn't find a horizontal 17/32 degree stem for my treadless setup on my Roadeo, that would accept both the correct steerer tube and the Noodles that I love so much, so had to have one custom-made.  It's beautiful and is raw steel.  I couldn't find a plater at the time, and because I wanted to get to riding this bike ASAP I mounted it as is, applied a few coats of Renaissance Wax and hopped for the best.  It's been on there for a quite a while now, and the maintenance is getting to be a little much.  I just can't keep myself from holding the stem when moving the bike around, and wherever I touch it, rust soon develops. Anyways, I need to get it plated.  I can't find anywhere local here in Maine that I can bring it to, and figure that since I'll have to ship it, I can ship it anywhere.  I'd just like to feel confident that I'm sending off to someone who I can trust to do a good job and to someone that won't plate the inside of the tube.  This is all a round about way of asking.... Does anyone have any recommendations?  Here's a couple of photos in case you're interested:

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[A. Douglas M.]

Beautiful stem!

Best

Aaron in El Paso 

[Eric Norris]

Who made your stem? When I needed a steel stem repaired a few years ago, I could not find a local builder who would touch it.

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[David Wadstrup]

Thanks, Laing -- I'll look into them.  Good to know you've had positive experiences with them!

Getting in touch with Joe Bell is a great idea, Eric!  Thanks.  This is the guy who made the stem.  He was a pleasure to deal with, had a good turn around time, and good prices.

Thanks, everyone!