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**DeadheadNM** · 02-14-2012, 12:30 AM

All in all the caps look really nice. I've got a couple sets of 3/4 T caps to send their way. The shop that I plan to have do the majority of the resto work on my K20 has used this company for years and they've been pleased.

nds1968 · 02-14-2012, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Have you contacted them about the one with damage and the scratches?

NO, I just got them this afternoon and then I had to run to night school. I am going to call and see what they say. If they say that they where preexisting I am going to ask why they didn't give me a price to fix them.

nds1968 · 02-14-2012, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

All in all the caps look really nice. I've got a couple sets of 3/4 T caps to send their way. The shop that I plan to have do the majority of the resto work on my K20 has used this company for years and they've been pleased.

If the one cap wasn't dented i would be doing back flips

But believe me I am still pleased and may have them do a few more.

**leddzepp** · 02-14-2012, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by nds1968

There mailing address is El Paso, Texas but I don't know what they do on there end.

I do

My dad uses a shop that is in Louisiana. They simply have the item re-chromed in Mexico, and send it back. Smart way to avoid dealing with the EPA as it keeps the cost affordable.

nds1968 · 02-14-2012, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Have you contacted them about the one with damage and the scratches?

I called today and talked to Rebeca at Electroplating. I explained that there where dents in the one cap and she said to send the cap back and they will fix the dents

So since I am shipping a box back to them I am going to have them chrome 2 more caps

VA72C10 · 02-23-2012, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by nds1968

I called today and talked to Rebeca at Electroplating. I explained that there where dents in the one cap and she said to send the cap back and they will fix the dents

So since I am shipping a box back to them I am going to have them chrome 2 more caps

good deal, keep us posted on how they take care of it...and did they pay shipping back or you?

nds1968 · 03-14-2012, 05:41 PM

I ended up sending 2 of the chrome caps back. One had a few dents and I noticed the other one had a small blemish and a spot where the chrome lifted or flaked.

I talked to Rebecca and she said no problem that they would redo them and ship them back at no cost. I got them back today, about a 2 week turn around and they look awesome

With the price vs. quality and the fact that they where hassle free with respect to redoing 2 caps I would definitely use them again. Nate

HotRod C/10 · 01-01-2013, 08:40 PM

Pete,
I beleive they have a runner that travels to and from Albuquerque and picks up at the main Oreilleys in the SV....I have two straight bumpers to send them.....looks good!

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

I'm really pleased with the new chrome on the old OEM bumpers. The front bumper was pretty well warped when I sent it out and it returned arrow straight. The bolt holes that were rounded are now repaired and square. These went to an electroplating company in El Paso as NM no longer has any businesses redoing chrome. $400 and some change for the work.

I wanted to chrome an OEM rear step bumper but the company won't accept them. Apparently, the irregularity of the diamond plate won't allow for adequate surface prep leading to poor plating.

Getting the K20 built one piece at a time. Happy Thanksgiving.

chipflyer · 01-02-2013, 11:01 PM

I have a 1936 Chevy car grill that I would like to get re-chromed and I got a quote of $350 to do a little fixing and re-chrome but I am having a hard time packing it up and sending it down there for fear it will get lost, I have the worse luck.....

Jeff

**DeadheadNM** · 01-02-2013, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by HotRod C/10

Pete,
I beleive they have a runner that travels to and from Albuquerque and picks up at the main Oreilleys in the SV....I have two straight bumpers to send them.....looks good!

Good to know! I have some hubcaps to send when things slow down a little bit. Keep us posted on how yours turn out. Happy NY buddy!

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Originally Posted by chipflyer

I have a 1936 Chevy car grill that I would like to get re-chromed and I got a quote of $350 to do a little fixing and re-chrome but I am having a hard time packing it up and sending it down there for fear it will get lost, I have the worse luck.....

Jeff

Jeff - Take the plunge!

Mayo · 01-03-2013, 07:40 AM

man that looks great

Sequoyah · 01-03-2013, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by chipflyer

I have a 1936 Chevy car grill that I would like to get re-chromed and I got a quote of $350 to do a little fixing and re-chrome but I am having a hard time packing it up and sending it down there for fear it will get lost, I have the worse luck.....

Jeff

Tracking #s and insurance are your two best friends!

68gmsee · 01-03-2013, 10:24 AM

Re. cost. Keep in mind that original post was over a year ago and EPA laws change almost daily so costs will reflect that.

About two or three years ago I spoke with a person about chroming and he mentioned that most of the work he gets he sends to Mexico for rechroming since their environmental laws are not as strict.

1985-GMC · 02-04-2013, 01:30 AM

Man those bumpers and hub caps came out nice! I want to build custom bumpers for my trucks and im thinking they would be cool chromed but I wonder why diamond plate would be a problem, If I media blast that part I don't see why it wouldn't work.

darkhorse970 · 04-12-2014, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

I do

My dad uses a shop that is in Louisiana. They simply have the item re-chromed in Mexico, and send it back. Smart way to avoid dealing with the EPA as it keeps the cost affordable.

Can you find out the name of the shop in Loyisiana for me? It might save me some shipping cost.

**IronCanine** · 12-02-2014, 08:51 PM

Pics for Pete. (or at least some more "before" pics for this thread.)

IHeartGroceries · 12-05-2014, 10:11 AM

Wow. I'm glad somebody revived this thread. I got a few referrals for some electroplating services here in Fort Worth, TX, and wasn't too thrilled about a couple of the quotes.

I'm guessing since 2011 their prices have increased, but it is still sure to be less than what I was quoted.

I've got several bumpers which need to be re-chromed.

02-14-2012, 12:30 AM	#51
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after All in all the caps look really nice. I've got a couple sets of 3/4 T caps to send their way. The shop that I plan to have do the majority of the resto work on my K20 has used this company for years and they've been pleased. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

03-14-2012, 05:41 PM	#57
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after I ended up sending 2 of the chrome caps back. One had a few dents and I noticed the other one had a small blemish and a spot where the chrome lifted or flaked. I talked to Rebecca and she said no problem that they would redo them and ship them back at no cost. I got them back today, about a 2 week turn around and they look awesome With the price vs. quality and the fact that they where hassle free with respect to redoing 2 caps I would definitely use them again. Nate __________________ Nate 1967 short fleet Project Blue Goose 'If it don't bounce back... heeheehee you go hungry!" Blues Brothers Last edited by nds1968; 03-20-2012 at 09:15 PM.

01-02-2013, 11:01 PM	#59
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after I have a 1936 Chevy car grill that I would like to get re-chromed and I got a quote of $350 to do a little fixing and re-chrome but I am having a hard time packing it up and sending it down there for fear it will get lost, I have the worse luck..... Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

01-03-2013, 07:40 AM	#61
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after man that looks great __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

01-03-2013, 10:24 AM	#63
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after Re. cost. Keep in mind that original post was over a year ago and EPA laws change almost daily so costs will reflect that. About two or three years ago I spoke with a person about chroming and he mentioned that most of the work he gets he sends to Mexico for rechroming since their environmental laws are not as strict. __________________ 68 GMC 250/3 speed Saginaw p/b p/s 69 Chevy 350/350 currently in pieces still lookin for a cab 06 Trailblazer I just want a vehicle that I can work on, that won't talk to me, leave error msgs or keep track of how I drive...

02-04-2013, 01:30 AM	#64
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after Man those bumpers and hub caps came out nice! I want to build custom bumpers for my trucks and im thinking they would be cool chromed but I wonder why diamond plate would be a problem, If I media blast that part I don't see why it wouldn't work. __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

12-02-2014, 08:51 PM	#66
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,759	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after Pics for Pete. (or at least some more "before" pics for this thread.) Attached Images __________________ 1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

12-05-2014, 10:11 AM	#67
IHeartGroceries Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: TX Posts: 65	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after Wow. I'm glad somebody revived this thread. I got a few referrals for some electroplating services here in Fort Worth, TX, and wasn't too thrilled about a couple of the quotes. I'm guessing since 2011 their prices have increased, but it is still sure to be less than what I was quoted. I've got several bumpers which need to be re-chromed.



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