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MARIOS68PANEL · 06-01-2005, 05:26 PM

Is there anyone here that does chrome platin or ccan recomend someone Trustworthy. For small stuff.

*screamin_c102* · 06-01-2005, 06:44 PM

There is this guy in Lone Oak Texas.........

fastwillie 696969 · 06-01-2005, 06:49 PM

here in santa rosa chrome shop does one hell of a job but there are shop in sacramento that does good chrome too since your closer to sac

MARIOS68PANEL · 06-01-2005, 07:05 PM

Funny ,,, screamin. I did call around sac the best I could find $45.00 min and I just want to do two trim rings for consoles.

fastwillie 696969 · 06-01-2005, 07:10 PM

remeber even its just two rings they still got to clean them and prep before chroming so there going to charge a min. price so if you got any thing else i would get it done now too make one trip and save money good luck

Longhorn Man · 06-01-2005, 08:01 PM

it's normally cheaper to replace than rechrome.

cdowns · 06-01-2005, 08:03 PM

CHROME AIN'T CHEAP !!!
done well it's a labor ivtensive process,add to that the strangulation by the feds(EPA) and that adds up to $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

many items available repoped are just so much cheaper to replace that it makes no sence to try and save or redo the originals

krue · 06-01-2005, 08:21 PM

My friend does chroming and he's always said that if you can buy it aftermarket it will always be cheaper. The base metal has to be a smooth as the finished product which equals hours with a buffer.

MARIOS68PANEL · 06-01-2005, 09:39 PM

Can I get chrome trim for a consol someplace?

fastwillie 696969 · 06-01-2005, 10:28 PM

june 4 and 5 in pleasanton goodguys event swap meet and vendors will be there im sure you will i find something there that you need and not need

**kwmech** · 06-01-2005, 10:46 PM

Went thru this about 2 years ago. I called a guy in sac. that ran a route in the foothills for the body shops. I had about 4-5 items. Got an estimate and said good to go. About 5-6 weeks go by and I try to call him, took almost 2 weeks for him to call me back (after me calling about every 2 days). They lost my parts. Turns out they sublet down in L.A. Short of the story is they finally found my parts after a couple of more months. Then he wants to charge full pop. We exchanged several not so nice words. I finally got my parts --6 months later for about 1/2 price. Sooooo yeah, I would like to know somebody that had a good reputation also. I need the front of a GMC done---grill and all.

MARIOS68PANEL · 06-01-2005, 11:00 PM

Like screamin said, We could send them to Lone Oak TX. but the results would probly be worse than yours , kwmech. I know you were kiddin screamin. Just wanted to poke some fun myself. I did call Lone oak , He said , no problem $15.00 each. He may have ment thats what he would sell them for on ebay after I paid, shipped them out and he rechromed them ,but it is a good price.lol. Thanks blowen , I might make it down there this weekend.

earl87gta · 06-02-2005, 03:52 AM

The guys OCC uses in TN are rilly good expensive but good my wifes sister had a bunch of parts done thier for her R1 and they look great but she droped them off to them and picket them up thier.

*screamin_c102* · 06-02-2005, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MARIOS68PANEL

I did call Lone oak , He said , no problem $15.00 each. He may have ment thats what he would sell them for on ebay after I paid, shipped them out and he rechromed them ,but it is a good price.lol.

$15.00 each? Isn't that what a can of spray chrome cost at Wallymart?

Say it with Krylon

*screamin_c102* · 06-02-2005, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MARIOS68PANEL

Like screamin said, We could send them to Lone Oak TX. but the results would probly be worse than yours , kwmech. I know you were kiddin screamin. Just wanted to poke some fun myself.

I'm devistated and feel unappreciated.

I don't know as if I will ever recover from this..... Does anybody have the number for the Oprah show, I need Dr. Phil

Ha Ha Ha

chickenwing · 06-02-2005, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 70blowngmc

here in santa rosa chrome shop does one hell of a job but there are shop in sacramento that does good chrome too since your closer to sac

What's the shop name in Sacramento?

Also what is the shop name in sacramento that subs to LA?

Hopin they are not one and the same.

**kwmech** · 06-02-2005, 10:28 PM

Also what is the shop name in sacramento that subs to La.?[/QUOTE]

Cannot remember, that happened 2 years ago.

Terry Peerson · 06-03-2005, 07:38 AM

You might start by calling some custom motorcycle shops in your area. I had some parts plated by a bike place and the quality was exceptional! However, they usually cannot do large pieces like bumpers. I know you're in Calif. but, if you do a "Google-Search" for Pauls Chrome, they have a VERY informative website that describes the process that they use, in detail. They also will give you an estimate prior to plating any pieces. Of course, you have to ship the pieces to them. I have not used them, yet. I am going to send them my dissassembled vent-window frames for an estimate this summer.

Good Luck!

T

extd56 · 06-03-2005, 07:53 AM

You can also try San Joaquin Chrome in Lodi. I had some work done there and it turned out good. I know they do there own chrome in house. There number is 209-365-9694.

Joe67 · 06-03-2005, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by MARIOS68PANEL

Is there anyone here that does chrome platin or ccan recomend someone Trustworthy. For small stuff.

Checkout: http://www.restoration-specialties.net/

This is board member Jmanz69 here in Michigan

06-01-2005, 05:26 PM	#1
MARIOS68PANEL Active Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Highlands. California Posts: 449	Who does chrome plating? Is there anyone here that does chrome platin or ccan recomend someone Trustworthy. For small stuff. __________________ 67 short step 71 Custom

06-01-2005, 06:49 PM	#3
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	here in santa rosa chrome shop does one hell of a job but there are shop in sacramento that does good chrome too since your closer to sac __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

06-01-2005, 07:05 PM	#4
MARIOS68PANEL Active Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Highlands. California Posts: 449	Funny ,,, screamin. I did call around sac the best I could find $45.00 min and I just want to do two trim rings for consoles. __________________ 67 short step 71 Custom

06-01-2005, 07:10 PM	#5
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	chroming not cheap remeber even its just two rings they still got to clean them and prep before chroming so there going to charge a min. price so if you got any thing else i would get it done now too make one trip and save money good luck __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

06-01-2005, 08:03 PM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	CHROME AIN'T CHEAP !!! done well it's a labor ivtensive process,add to that the strangulation by the feds(EPA) and that adds up to $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ many items available repoped are just so much cheaper to replace that it makes no sence to try and save or redo the originals __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-01-2005, 06:44 PM	#2
screamin_c102 Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yoncalla Oregon Posts: 775	There is this guy in Lone Oak Texas.........

06-01-2005, 08:01 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	it's normally cheaper to replace than rechrome.

06-01-2005, 08:21 PM	#8
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	My friend does chroming and he's always said that if you can buy it aftermarket it will always be cheaper. The base metal has to be a smooth as the finished product which equals hours with a buffer. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

06-01-2005, 09:39 PM	#9
MARIOS68PANEL Active Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Highlands. California Posts: 449	Can I get chrome trim for a consol someplace? __________________ 67 short step 71 Custom

06-01-2005, 10:28 PM	#10
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	dude go this weekend to goodguys june 4 and 5 in pleasanton goodguys event swap meet and vendors will be there im sure you will i find something there that you need and not need __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

06-01-2005, 10:46 PM	#11
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,503	Went thru this about 2 years ago. I called a guy in sac. that ran a route in the foothills for the body shops. I had about 4-5 items. Got an estimate and said good to go. About 5-6 weeks go by and I try to call him, took almost 2 weeks for him to call me back (after me calling about every 2 days). They lost my parts. Turns out they sublet down in L.A. Short of the story is they finally found my parts after a couple of more months. Then he wants to charge full pop. We exchanged several not so nice words. I finally got my parts --6 months later for about 1/2 price. Sooooo yeah, I would like to know somebody that had a good reputation also. I need the front of a GMC done---grill and all. Last edited by kwmech; 06-01-2005 at 10:48 PM.

06-01-2005, 11:00 PM	#12
MARIOS68PANEL Active Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Highlands. California Posts: 449	Like screamin said, We could send them to Lone Oak TX. but the results would probly be worse than yours , kwmech. I know you were kiddin screamin. Just wanted to poke some fun myself. I did call Lone oak , He said , no problem $15.00 each. He may have ment thats what he would sell them for on ebay after I paid, shipped them out and he rechromed them ,but it is a good price.lol. Thanks blowen , I might make it down there this weekend. __________________ 67 short step 71 Custom Last edited by MARIOS68PANEL; 06-01-2005 at 11:08 PM.

06-02-2005, 03:52 AM	#13
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	The guys OCC uses in TN are rilly good expensive but good my wifes sister had a bunch of parts done thier for her R1 and they look great but she droped them off to them and picket them up thier. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

06-02-2005, 10:28 PM	#17
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,503	Also what is the shop name in sacramento that subs to La.?[/QUOTE] Cannot remember, that happened 2 years ago.

06-03-2005, 07:38 AM	#18
Terry Peerson Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bonner Springs, KS Posts: 307	You might start by calling some custom motorcycle shops in your area. I had some parts plated by a bike place and the quality was exceptional! However, they usually cannot do large pieces like bumpers. I know you're in Calif. but, if you do a "Google-Search" for Pauls Chrome, they have a VERY informative website that describes the process that they use, in detail. They also will give you an estimate prior to plating any pieces. Of course, you have to ship the pieces to them. I have not used them, yet. I am going to send them my dissassembled vent-window frames for an estimate this summer. Good Luck! T



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06-03-2005, 07:53 AM	#19
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	You can also try San Joaquin Chrome in Lodi. I had some work done there and it turned out good. I know they do there own chrome in house. There number is 209-365-9694.

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