Chrome plating am radio - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rockyrivermark · 12-27-2018, 07:22 PM

I have several am radios. A few work and others don't. None of them have a chrome as nice as I'd like.
I emailed and called around for a shop willing to do such a small job and also for a decent price.
I found a small family owned plating shop in St. Louis which as been in business a long time.
http://stlplating.com
They will chrome plate each face for $25 a piece.
I'll post results once I get them back. Sounds like they do everything from bicycle parts to hot rods.
Mark

**Getter-Done** · 12-27-2018, 07:35 PM

I will keep them in mind.
I have a couple of radios myself.
I'll be watching.

*randy500* · 12-27-2018, 09:35 PM

I’m in for the results too.

projectking · 12-27-2018, 09:41 PM

Can’t wait to see how they come out.....I have a bunch of small items to send them!

rockyrivermark · 12-27-2018, 09:56 PM

I'll definitely follow up with pics and write up on the quality of work.
The only other shop that agreed to do such a small project wanted $175.

Undone · 12-28-2018, 05:15 AM

In

**NewBayColony** · 12-28-2018, 03:25 PM

Me too.

**michael bustamante** · 12-28-2018, 03:53 PM

subbed

rockyrivermark · 01-31-2019, 07:30 PM

I got my am radio faces back from the chrome plating shop
They did a fantastic job and look great.
At $25 a piece you can't beat the price. Other shops I emailed wouldn't do such a small job and the only other shop that agreed wanted $175 for one piece.
Two of them I sanded the pitting out of and worked up To 800 grit wet sand before sending them out.
The third I left original and only very very slight pitting shows up. Basically hard to see but I would recommend sanded them First if pitted
Freindly staff and good communication
Highly recommend
Mark
http://stlplating.com/

**NewBayColony** · 01-31-2019, 07:33 PM

Nice!!

Red71gmc · 01-31-2019, 09:25 PM

Nice find. I have had small things in the past and will in the future. I couldn't find a good place. Glad for the info.

rockyrivermark · 01-31-2019, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red71gmc

Nice find. I have had small things in the past and will in the future. I couldn't find a good place. Glad for the info.

Yeah. I emailed about 15 shops. None of them interested in small jobs.

**LockDoc** · 01-31-2019, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockyrivermark

Yeah. I emailed about 15 shops. None of them interested in small jobs.

Just for reference, how much do you figure you have in each one with the postage both ways and the plating? I have about 10 radios and I would probably pick the best ones to have done.....

LockDoc

cornerstone · 01-31-2019, 10:39 PM

Thanks for posting the results Mark. I'll send mine off also. They show to have a 50. dollar minimum so I'll scrounge something else up that could use a re-plating.

rockyrivermark · 01-31-2019, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

Just for reference, how much do you figure you have in each one with the postage both ways and the plating? I have about 10 radios and I would probably pick the best ones to have done.....

LockDoc

LockDoc
Shipping was $11 each way. Cleveland to St Louis
Mark

**LockDoc** · 01-31-2019, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockyrivermark

LockDoc
Shipping was $11 each way. Cleveland to St Louis
Mark

OK, Thanks. Postage just went up 6% so it would probably be more now....

LockDoc

rockyrivermark · 01-31-2019, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

OK, Thanks. Postage just went up 6% so it would probably be more now....

LockDoc

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**Getter-Done** · 02-01-2019, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockyrivermark

I got my am radio faces back from the chrome plating shop
They did a fantastic job and look great.
At $25 a piece you can't beat the price. Other shops I emailed wouldn't do such a small job and the only other shop that agreed wanted $175 for one piece.
Two of them I sanded the pitting out of and worked up To 800 grit wet sand before sending them out.
The third I left original and only very very slight pitting shows up. Basically hard to see but I would recommend sanded them First if pitted
Very staff and good communication
Highly recommend
Mark
http://stlplating.com/

Thanks for Showing the results

I just sent them a message.
I got a few Items to Chrome.
Can I post Pics here in your thread
if I send my stuff to them?

**Ironhorse** · 02-01-2019, 06:46 PM

Looks like some nice work at an affordable rate. Used to be several plating shops in and around the Wichita, Ks. area but one by one with the EPA's help they all bit the dust.

rockyrivermark · 02-01-2019, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

Thanks for Showing the results

I just sent them a message.
I got a few Items to Chrome.
Can I post Pics here in your thread
if I send my stuff to them?

Absolutely.

projectking · 02-01-2019, 11:26 PM

Thanks for the pics, they look great!

12-27-2018, 07:22 PM	#1
rockyrivermark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fairview Park, Ohio Posts: 1,031	Chrome plating am radio I have several am radios. A few work and others don't. None of them have a chrome as nice as I'd like. I emailed and called around for a shop willing to do such a small job and also for a decent price. I found a small family owned plating shop in St. Louis which as been in business a long time. http://stlplating.com They will chrome plate each face for $25 a piece. I'll post results once I get them back. Sounds like they do everything from bicycle parts to hot rods. Mark Attached Images __________________ My build page http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=764662 My cabinet building site http://www.cbcabinets.com

12-27-2018, 07:35 PM	#2
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,264	Re: Chrome plating am radio I will keep them in mind. I have a couple of radios myself. I'll be watching. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

12-27-2018, 09:35 PM	#3
randy500 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 6,873	Re: Chrome plating am radio I’m in for the results too.

12-27-2018, 09:41 PM	#4
projectking Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orland Park Il Posts: 2,041	Re: Chrome plating am radio Can’t wait to see how they come out.....I have a bunch of small items to send them! __________________ 68 GMC C3500 Longhorn DRW 67 Chevy C10 LWB 90 Mustang Gt 90 Mustang Notchback

12-27-2018, 09:56 PM	#5
rockyrivermark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fairview Park, Ohio Posts: 1,031	Re: Chrome plating am radio I'll definitely follow up with pics and write up on the quality of work. The only other shop that agreed to do such a small project wanted $175. __________________ My build page http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=764662 My cabinet building site http://www.cbcabinets.com

12-28-2018, 05:15 AM	#6
Undone Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: commerce ga Posts: 894	Re: Chrome plating am radio In

12-28-2018, 03:25 PM	#7
NewBayColony Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Northbridge,MA Posts: 494	Re: Chrome plating am radio Me too. __________________ 72 C20 292 3OTT 77 GMC 2500 4x4 Longstepper 350 4sp 50 3100 ex Airforce/Town of Mendon fire truck 72 GMC 1500 2wd short stepside 250 4sp 78 GMC 2500 4x Longstepper 292 4sp 54 6400 Chevy 5 window 4 sp 2sp vac rear end Shell oil truck/dump truck (Norman)

12-28-2018, 03:53 PM	#8
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,850	Re: Chrome plating am radio subbed __________________ 1967custom

01-31-2019, 07:30 PM	#9
rockyrivermark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fairview Park, Ohio Posts: 1,031	Re: Chrome plating am radio I got my am radio faces back from the chrome plating shop They did a fantastic job and look great. At $25 a piece you can't beat the price. Other shops I emailed wouldn't do such a small job and the only other shop that agreed wanted $175 for one piece. Two of them I sanded the pitting out of and worked up To 800 grit wet sand before sending them out. The third I left original and only very very slight pitting shows up. Basically hard to see but I would recommend sanded them First if pitted Freindly staff and good communication Highly recommend Mark http://stlplating.com/ Attached Images __________________ My build page http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=764662 My cabinet building site http://www.cbcabinets.com Last edited by rockyrivermark; 02-01-2019 at 07:05 PM.

01-31-2019, 07:33 PM	#10
NewBayColony Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Northbridge,MA Posts: 494	Re: Chrome plating am radio Nice!! __________________ 72 C20 292 3OTT 77 GMC 2500 4x4 Longstepper 350 4sp 50 3100 ex Airforce/Town of Mendon fire truck 72 GMC 1500 2wd short stepside 250 4sp 78 GMC 2500 4x Longstepper 292 4sp 54 6400 Chevy 5 window 4 sp 2sp vac rear end Shell oil truck/dump truck (Norman)

01-31-2019, 09:25 PM	#11
Red71gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Brookston, In Posts: 482	Re: Chrome plating am radio Nice find. I have had small things in the past and will in the future. I couldn't find a good place. Glad for the info.

01-31-2019, 10:39 PM	#14
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: Chrome plating am radio Thanks for posting the results Mark. I'll send mine off also. They show to have a 50. dollar minimum so I'll scrounge something else up that could use a re-plating. __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

02-01-2019, 06:46 PM	#19
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,257	Re: Chrome plating am radio Looks like some nice work at an affordable rate. Used to be several plating shops in and around the Wichita, Ks. area but one by one with the EPA's help they all bit the dust. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

02-01-2019, 11:26 PM	#21
projectking Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orland Park Il Posts: 2,041	Re: Chrome plating am radio Thanks for the pics, they look great! __________________ 68 GMC C3500 Longhorn DRW 67 Chevy C10 LWB 90 Mustang Gt 90 Mustang Notchback



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