Who Chrome Plates Parts? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cwilkie · 03-15-2009, 10:23 PM

Does anyone know of a person or business that chromes parts? I would like to chrome my big block valve covers.

**KevsClassics** · 03-15-2009, 11:50 PM

Here's the place I recommend. Meclec I can assure you that their chrome is show quality. I know them personally and they do all my chrome work.They ship world wide.Here's linkhttp://www.meclec.com/

Longhorn Man · 03-16-2009, 12:46 AM

it would corst WAY less to buy chromed ones. You can look around, but chroming is VERY expensive.

cdowns · 03-16-2009, 07:32 AM

just google chrome plating north dakota if you want somebody local

it's expensive 4to 5 times what you could by new from summit

1968SWBBigBlock · 03-16-2009, 08:30 AM

You really need to work with someone that is a small job shop plater - prefer someone that works with classic auto parts already - many platers can not, do not or will not deal with a small order - and they may not know how to deal with the kind of metals that we use if it is different than stamped steel.
http://www.advancedplating.com/
Advance out of Nashville is likley the largest custom auto chrome plater in the nation - I have not used them but they do a huge volume of custom, classic and muscle car chrome plating - very fine work

hdflstf · 03-21-2009, 01:55 PM

I've been getting parts chrome for friends on another forum. Can plate Steel, aluminum, plastic, etc. Usually takes about a month.

Cost wise I agree with the earlier post that you can buy some for less than getting them plated but that's your choice..

ETsC10 · 03-21-2009, 02:17 PM

Art Brass Plating. Been around forever.

OARNGESI · 03-21-2009, 03:13 PM

Cant you get a new set of valve covers for like 40$

ChevLoRay · 03-21-2009, 05:15 PM

There's a shop near me that does chrome plating....the REAL stuff. EPA regs have made establishing a new chrome shop prohibitive. So, there is another shop near me that does cobalt plating. This is the stuff that can go on a motorcycle helmet, for instance. There's a difference in what they are and the prep work that goes into the finished product, but you may find an old bumper repair shop in your area and that's who you may want to contact.

Tynee · 03-21-2009, 07:40 PM

I know this guy in TX...

C'mon, you knoew somebody would bring it up.

03-15-2009, 10:23 PM	#1
cwilkie Chance Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Belcourt ,ND, USA Posts: 750	Who Chrome Plates Parts? Does anyone know of a person or business that chromes parts? I would like to chrome my big block valve covers. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet Stepside BB 396 w/TH400 1972 Chevrolet 3/4 Ton 4x4 BB 496 w/TH400

03-15-2009, 11:50 PM	#2
KevsClassics TILT COLUMN GURU Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 4,276	Re: Who Chrome Plates Parts? Here's the place I recommend. Meclec I can assure you that their chrome is show quality. I know them personally and they do all my chrome work.They ship world wide.Here's linkhttp://www.meclec.com/ __________________ Instagram kevs_classics64 64 Impala SS Conv 72 Blazer 2wd 75 Jimmy 2wd 63 Belair wagon 02 Silverado ext cab. DD RIP EL JAY Last edited by KevsClassics; 03-16-2009 at 12:36 AM.

03-16-2009, 12:46 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Who Chrome Plates Parts? it would corst WAY less to buy chromed ones. You can look around, but chroming is VERY expensive.

03-16-2009, 07:32 AM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Who Chrome Plates Parts? just google chrome plating north dakota if you want somebody local it's expensive 4to 5 times what you could by new from summit __________________ 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

03-16-2009, 08:30 AM	#5
1968SWBBigBlock Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,643	Re: Who Chrome Plates Parts? You really need to work with someone that is a small job shop plater - prefer someone that works with classic auto parts already - many platers can not, do not or will not deal with a small order - and they may not know how to deal with the kind of metals that we use if it is different than stamped steel. http://www.advancedplating.com/ Advance out of Nashville is likley the largest custom auto chrome plater in the nation - I have not used them but they do a huge volume of custom, classic and muscle car chrome plating - very fine work __________________ 1968 SWB 454 + .040, 490HP x 540 FT pounds of Torque 10-1 Kb Forged pistons, recon rods w/ ARP wave loc bolts 781 heads Ported with 2.19/1.88 SSTvalves Lunati 60204 cam, Micro Trol lifters, Ported Edelbrock Performer Rpm manifold armor coated, Pertronix Triple Strike Ignition Holley 770 Street Avenger carb,Headers armor coated Built by Watson Ruppel Performance in Sarahsville Ohio. Hardshift Tranny Built Turbo 350,TSI 10" 3000 stall 12 Bolt Eaton Posi 4.10 Richmond Gears moser axles 18.5" x 31" Hoosier Pro Street Radials ET Classic 5 Wheels - polished Power Steering, Power Brakes,Disc Brakes,Tach & Gauge Dash, Tilt,Factory Air (gone) Custom Paint & Body Work Special thanks to my wife, my son and my money tree

03-21-2009, 01:55 PM	#6
hdflstf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Desert Southwest Posts: 540	Re: Who Chrome Plates Parts? I've been getting parts chrome for friends on another forum. Can plate Steel, aluminum, plastic, etc. Usually takes about a month. Cost wise I agree with the earlier post that you can buy some for less than getting them plated but that's your choice..

03-21-2009, 02:17 PM	#7
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: Who Chrome Plates Parts? Art Brass Plating. Been around forever.

03-21-2009, 03:13 PM	#8
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Who Chrome Plates Parts? Cant you get a new set of valve covers for like 40$ __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

03-21-2009, 05:15 PM	#9
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Who Chrome Plates Parts? There's a shop near me that does chrome plating....the REAL stuff. EPA regs have made establishing a new chrome shop prohibitive. So, there is another shop near me that does cobalt plating. This is the stuff that can go on a motorcycle helmet, for instance. There's a difference in what they are and the prep work that goes into the finished product, but you may find an old bumper repair shop in your area and that's who you may want to contact. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

03-21-2009, 07:40 PM	#10
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Re: Who Chrome Plates Parts? I know this guy in TX... C'mon, you knoew somebody would bring it up. __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.



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