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**Steve Van Gent** · 02-10-2011, 03:31 AM

Who are my options for web based or mail order chrome plating? I want to send off my heater cover and few plates from my engine compartment to get plated, cannot spend a fortune. Need paint stripped, preped, chromed. Prices? Also, how long will it take?

Thanks,

Steve

OARNGESI · 02-10-2011, 04:10 AM

I've heard from some lowrider guys that there was a guy in Tijuana doing chrome plating relatively cheap at least cheap compared to others he's suppose to be on the lay it low forum
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VA72C10 · 02-10-2011, 04:53 AM

It should be a lot cheaper if outside the US....the regulations that have come up over the last few years have shot chrome prices through the roof...

scrapmetalart · 02-10-2011, 06:32 AM

cheap & chrome dont go in the same sentence...Im sure Mexico is your best bet price wise. i bet the quality is better too with the EPA not in the way & all the right real chemicals still being used.

cdowns · 02-10-2011, 08:39 AM

the bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten

turp mcspray · 02-10-2011, 10:55 AM

Chrome is just like paint, as far as quality and price. From cheap, to extremely expensive. And just like paint...you usually get what you pay for.

DT1 · 02-10-2011, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by turp mcspray

Chrome is just like paint, as far as quality and price. From cheap, to extremely expensive. And just like paint...you usually get what you pay for.

I wish I could say that. So far I've had three "Money is no object" paint jobs. All three were done by different guys that came "Highly" recommended. All three were second rate to say the least. The last job I had done was on my 71 Cheyenne and I paid over $4K for it with only minor body work. After I fixed all of the flaws myself, I'd rate it a 7 out of 10.

**LockDoc** · 02-10-2011, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by DT1

I wish I could say that. So far I've had three "Money is no object" paint jobs. All three were done by different guys that came "Highly" recommended. All three were second rate to say the least. The last job I had done was on my 71 Cheyenne and I paid over $4K for it with only minor body work. After I fixed all of the flaws myself, I'd rate it a 7 out of 10.

4k is not really expensive for minor body work & show paint. My Red/White '71 4x4 LWB would have been between 6 & 7k for minor body work and show paint, luckily I was able to swap work with the guy. I think anyone that saw it would tell you that the paint job was pretty much flawless. The guy that painted it was a hobbyist that painted in his two car garage.

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 02-10-2011, 12:03 PM

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To get back on topic there used to be a place in Houston that did pretty nice chrome work reasonable but I don't remember the name of it. I think it was on the west side. Maybe some of the area guys will chime in...

LockDoc

**Steve Van Gent** · 02-14-2011, 10:29 PM

Is this the place? Anyone heard of these guys? Will I ever see my parts again?

Superior Chrome Plating Inc.
Chroming auto parts since 1952.
7326 Domino Lane
Houston, TX 77076

**KevsClassics** · 02-15-2011, 02:00 AM

Meclec if you want quality here's the place MECLEC

capev86 · 02-15-2011, 02:07 AM

want to send my "yankee" cab lights out to Advanced Plating (recommended by the Powerblock) to be restored/rechromed. gonna cost an arm and leg, but it will be done right. only the best for my 72 burb c20 and these lamps were salvaged from my dad's 72 burb, so i say again, only the best! lots of childhood memories from the 80's!!!

sjarrett71 · 02-15-2011, 09:42 AM

http://www.superiorchrome.com/

http://www.advancedplating.com/ was on Trucks! this past weekend.

http://www.shermsplating.com/ is in Sacramento

Google has lots more info...

02-10-2011, 03:31 AM	#1
Steve Van Gent Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Redding, Ca Posts: 333	mail order chrome plating-cheap? Who are my options for web based or mail order chrome plating? I want to send off my heater cover and few plates from my engine compartment to get plated, cannot spend a fortune. Need paint stripped, preped, chromed. Prices? Also, how long will it take? Thanks, Steve

02-10-2011, 04:10 AM	#2
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: mail order chrome plating-cheap? I've heard from some lowrider guys that there was a guy in Tijuana doing chrome plating relatively cheap at least cheap compared to others he's suppose to be on the lay it low forum Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

02-10-2011, 04:53 AM	#3
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: mail order chrome plating-cheap? It should be a lot cheaper if outside the US....the regulations that have come up over the last few years have shot chrome prices through the roof... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-10-2011, 06:32 AM	#4
scrapmetalart Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DAYTON Posts: 505	Re: mail order chrome plating-cheap? cheap & chrome dont go in the same sentence...Im sure Mexico is your best bet price wise. i bet the quality is better too with the EPA not in the way & all the right real chemicals still being used. __________________ frontstreetcycle on Instagram Last edited by scrapmetalart; 02-10-2011 at 06:33 AM.

02-10-2011, 08:39 AM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: mail order chrome plating-cheap? the bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten __________________ 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

02-10-2011, 10:55 AM	#6
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: mail order chrome plating-cheap? Chrome is just like paint, as far as quality and price. From cheap, to extremely expensive. And just like paint...you usually get what you pay for. __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

02-10-2011, 12:03 PM	#9
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,415	Re: mail order chrome plating-cheap? - To get back on topic there used to be a place in Houston that did pretty nice chrome work reasonable but I don't remember the name of it. I think it was on the west side. Maybe some of the area guys will chime in... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-14-2011, 10:29 PM	#10
Steve Van Gent Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Redding, Ca Posts: 333	Re: mail order chrome plating-cheap? Is this the place? Anyone heard of these guys? Will I ever see my parts again? Superior Chrome Plating Inc. Chroming auto parts since 1952. 7326 Domino Lane Houston, TX 77076

02-15-2011, 02:00 AM	#11
KevsClassics TILT COLUMN GURU Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 4,276	Re: mail order chrome plating-cheap? Meclec if you want quality here's the place MECLEC __________________ Instagram kevs_classics64 64 Impala SS Conv 72 Blazer 2wd 75 Jimmy 2wd 63 Belair wagon 02 Silverado ext cab. DD RIP EL JAY

02-15-2011, 02:07 AM	#12
capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	Re: mail order chrome plating-cheap? want to send my "yankee" cab lights out to Advanced Plating (recommended by the Powerblock) to be restored/rechromed. gonna cost an arm and leg, but it will be done right. only the best for my 72 burb c20 and these lamps were salvaged from my dad's 72 burb, so i say again, only the best! lots of childhood memories from the 80's!!!

02-15-2011, 09:42 AM	#13
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: mail order chrome plating-cheap? http://www.superiorchrome.com/ http://www.advancedplating.com/ was on Trucks! this past weekend. http://www.shermsplating.com/ is in Sacramento Google has lots more info... __________________ -Scott-



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