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09-19-2014, 05:23 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Hurst, Texas
Posts: 88
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Chrome Plating
Anyone know of a decent chrome plater in the Ft Worth, TX area? My fender emblems are in decent shape, just dull. Hate to buy repops if I can get these re-plated at a good price.
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09-20-2014, 07:18 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Henderson Nevada
Posts: 76
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Re: Chrome Plating
This guy is in Houston however he has written several articles in the tech pages for the Stovebolt fellas might want to look him up. I have read his stuff but have no personal experience with him.
http://www.justchromeit.com/ |
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09-20-2014, 12:37 PM
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 Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Richmond, Texas
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Re: Chrome Plating
I have not had personal experience with him but have seen his work, its top notch...
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09-21-2014, 04:46 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Granbury ,TX
Posts: 268
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Re: Chrome Plating
call these guys, I have used them on small stuff to M/C Frames
Al's Associates Inc 2813 Bryan Ave Fort Worth, TX 76104-6712 Tel: (817) 921-2679 |
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09-24-2014, 02:13 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Hurst, Texas
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Re: Chrome Plating
yowser...$450 to re-chrome...repops are $300. Thanks for the info guys. I appreciate it.
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09-24-2014, 02:18 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Toppenish, WA
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Re: Chrome Plating
If you have really straight pieces it might be worth it and if they are near perfect with just worn chrome and no dings to fight with the cost may be a bit more friendly.
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09-24-2014, 03:11 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Hurst, Texas
Posts: 88
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Re: Chrome Plating
Straight as an arrow, no dings and you have to look really hard to see any pitting. They are just a bit dull and won't polish out enough to put back on a freshly restored truck unless replated...still $450 on the price. Guess I'll go with the repops and put these on ebay.
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09-25-2014, 10:57 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: San Angelo, Tx
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Re: Chrome Plating
Question.
I need to get some estimates to have these rechromed. Anybody have an idea of what a fair price is? I'd like to have some idea so when I start calling for prices, I know what is reasonable. I'd consider repros but they don't make the 3200 side emblems. I could get a repro for the front emblem though. Thoughts will be appreciated. 
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09-26-2014, 12:18 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: the middle
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Re: Chrome Plating
Repops rust quick FYI. I had a counterpart grill in my shop hanging on the wall for 2 years it was already starting to rust. There is a huge difference between cheap repop chrome and real tripple plating! If your build can justify it, stick with the oe stuff and get it rechromed.
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09-26-2014, 12:49 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: West Side of the valley, CA
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Re: Chrome Plating
I have really enjoyed this thread! The PO or even earlier chromed the running boards, but they're starting to rust. Decisions decisions...but hey I don't even have the thing taken apart yet
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