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**DeadheadNM** · 12-02-2011, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by nds1968

I got an estimate for chroming some hubcaps from these guys and they are 1/4 the price cheaper than others that I have contacted. I know you usually get what you pay for but I am going to give them some business

Good deal. Let us know how your caps turn out. I've got a set that needs the same and some other small parts as well.

PT'S 70 CST · 12-02-2011, 11:13 AM

I would like to know if they would do mail outs also. I have some small items that needs plating.

PT

Sequoyah · 12-02-2011, 11:57 AM

I've heard that's the place to go. I would have used them by now, but I don't have anything that needs to be chromed. From here it's only about 4 hours south.

nds1968 · 12-02-2011, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PT'S 70 CST

I would like to know if they would do mail outs also. I have some small items that needs plating.

PT

They told me I can mail them my hubcaps then they'll call me with an exact price and I can pay with check or credit card. I emailed them for a rough quote and they where very fast with reply's. So I would contact them on larger stuff about shipping. Nate

**DeadheadNM** · 12-02-2011, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PT'S 70 CST

I would like to know if they would do mail outs also. I have some small items that needs plating.

PT

They quoted me ~$40 to ship my two bumpers up to Albuquerque so I'm sure they'll ship the small stuff too.

no moa · 12-02-2011, 02:06 PM

WOW! Thats super cheap

**RenoKeene** · 12-02-2011, 02:14 PM

That is amazing!

PT'S 70 CST · 02-09-2012, 11:20 PM

Has anyone used these guys lately. I am about to the point of needing some stuff done and was wondering if anyone else has used them since this thread started. My stuff will be mail out stuff also.

Thanks PT

nds1968 · 02-09-2012, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PT'S 70 CST

Has anyone used these guys lately. I am about to the point of needing some stuff done and was wondering if anyone else has used them since this thread started. My stuff will be mail out stuff also.

Thanks PT

I had them chrome a set of 67 dog dish caps for me. They should be at my house by Tuesday. I hope they turned out nice

I'll post pics when they arrive. Nate

PT'S 70 CST · 02-09-2012, 11:27 PM

Nate if you do not mind what did they charge and how much was the shipping back to you.

Thanks PT

nds1968 · 02-09-2012, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PT'S 70 CST

Nate if you do not mind what did they charge and how much was the shipping back to you.

Thanks PT

They charged $39 a cap (which is what they quoted me through an e-mail) and $20 for shipping them back. The caps I sent where painted with no dings or dents on them, actually 2 caps where NOS.

PT'S 70 CST · 02-09-2012, 11:40 PM

That is not bad. Some of these chrome shops have gotten outrageous on their prices. I know they have to meet strict regulations but what I was told by a company that I dealt with was they get you on buffing out the chrome. They said it is the most time consuming part and I know it is because I buff a bunch of stuff here but why all the sudden does it cost more to buff now opposed to a year ago. It is like everything else if you will pay for it then they will charge more.

Thanks Nate (PT)

nds1968 · 02-09-2012, 11:51 PM

I took a cap to Carlisle and received quotes from 3 vendors. They all told me roughly the same thing. $65-$75 an hour labor and roughly 1.5---2.0 hours each cap. That's between $390---$600 for a set of dog dish caps

PT'S 70 CST · 02-10-2012, 12:17 AM

Yeah Paul's chrome was in Charlotte last year and my buddy is doing a 66 SS 396 4 speed Chevelle and got a price on some stuff and I thought I was going to choke when he gave him a quote. Do not get me wrong his work is to die for but I did not want to die. I do not see how these folks stay in business.

PT

**1971 GMC SHORTY** · 02-10-2012, 12:18 AM

I'M Calling Them Tomarrow To Ship My Bumpers
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VA72C10 · 02-10-2012, 02:04 AM

subscribing to see the caps and remind myself to send my small stuff in to chrome and possibly a few factory bumpers...

BossHogg69 · 02-10-2012, 03:04 AM

Those turned out fantastic, and a helluva deal. Thanks for sharing.

72 tigger · 02-10-2012, 07:41 AM

Nice work on the bumpers- with the price that they're charging it makes me wonder how thick the plating is- I guess time will tell. Looking forward to seeing more from them.

darkhorse970 · 02-10-2012, 07:53 AM

subscribing for further feedback and pics.

nds1968 · 02-13-2012, 11:57 PM

Well guys let me start off by saying that I never had anything chromed before. Also that I am a naysayer

so here is my take on these guys.

I sent them a set of 4 painted hubcaps in nice condition, two where NOS, one was a nice original and the fourth cap was nice but had some rust on the back side. No dents or dings in them. They quoted me a price of $39 each plus shipping through E-mail from photos that I sent. Upon receiving them they called me and quoted the same $39 each plus shipping

Turn around time was roughly 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 weeks. They package the caps very well for shipping, double wrapped and boxed with Styrofoam popcorn.

There total cost was $171.11 plus my initial shipping cost of $20 equals $191.11

nds1968 · 02-14-2012, 12:05 AM

I would consider one cap to be perfect. Two of the caps have flaws in the chrome but I need to hold them close to see them. The fourth cap chrome looks good but they must of dropped the cap because there are three dents with scratches in it

I tried to get pictures of the flaws and scratches but they are to shiny.

All in all I think for the price you can't go wrong. They do look better than the NOS chrome caps that I had which also had flaws in the chrome

Let me add even though the chrome job may not be perfect, they didn't cost $400+ to have done, and yes I am happy and smiling. Nate

nds1968 · 02-14-2012, 12:09 AM

Here on the first pic you can see one of the dents with scratches. I was having trouble getting nice pics. Any tips on taking photo's?

VA72C10 · 02-14-2012, 12:10 AM

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

**leddzepp** · 02-14-2012, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

I don't know this for sure but suspect the work is done across the river in Juarez, which may keep the price down and duck any EPA oversight.

This is exactly why the price is so cheap. It is done in Mexico. Not a big deal though, looks awesome

nds1968 · 02-14-2012, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

This is exactly why the price is so cheap. It is done in Mexico. Not a big deal though, looks awesome

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

12-02-2011, 11:13 AM	#27
PT'S 70 CST "GO DAWGS" Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Batesburg, SC. 29006 Posts: 5,410	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after I would like to know if they would do mail outs also. I have some small items that needs plating. PT __________________ 70 CST SWB 70 NOVA 93 Indy 500 Pace Truck (SOLD) 94 SILVERADO SWB 5/7 drop 2000 Silverado swb 2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 (Surprisingly very fast) 2004 GMC Yukon XL Denali BATESBURG, SC. 29006 29006 Some of my restorations http://www.snapfish.com/snapfish/thu...NAME=snapfish/ Restored Tach tins 8 cyl - 6 cyl http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518185 Contact info(Not my paypal address) DAWGSFAN227@YAHOO.COM God Bless Our Troops

12-02-2011, 11:57 AM	#28
Sequoyah so easy a caveman can do it... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 419	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after I've heard that's the place to go. I would have used them by now, but I don't have anything that needs to be chromed. From here it's only about 4 hours south. __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=242380

12-02-2011, 02:06 PM	#31
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after WOW! Thats super cheap __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

12-02-2011, 02:14 PM	#32
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,029	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after That is amazing! __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

02-09-2012, 11:20 PM	#33
PT'S 70 CST "GO DAWGS" Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Batesburg, SC. 29006 Posts: 5,410	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after Has anyone used these guys lately. I am about to the point of needing some stuff done and was wondering if anyone else has used them since this thread started. My stuff will be mail out stuff also. Thanks PT __________________ 70 CST SWB 70 NOVA 93 Indy 500 Pace Truck (SOLD) 94 SILVERADO SWB 5/7 drop 2000 Silverado swb 2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 (Surprisingly very fast) 2004 GMC Yukon XL Denali BATESBURG, SC. 29006 29006 Some of my restorations http://www.snapfish.com/snapfish/thu...NAME=snapfish/ Restored Tach tins 8 cyl - 6 cyl http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518185 Contact info(Not my paypal address) DAWGSFAN227@YAHOO.COM God Bless Our Troops

02-09-2012, 11:27 PM	#35
PT'S 70 CST "GO DAWGS" Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Batesburg, SC. 29006 Posts: 5,410	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after Nate if you do not mind what did they charge and how much was the shipping back to you. Thanks PT __________________ 70 CST SWB 70 NOVA 93 Indy 500 Pace Truck (SOLD) 94 SILVERADO SWB 5/7 drop 2000 Silverado swb 2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 (Surprisingly very fast) 2004 GMC Yukon XL Denali BATESBURG, SC. 29006 29006 Some of my restorations http://www.snapfish.com/snapfish/thu...NAME=snapfish/ Restored Tach tins 8 cyl - 6 cyl http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518185 Contact info(Not my paypal address) DAWGSFAN227@YAHOO.COM God Bless Our Troops

02-09-2012, 11:40 PM	#37
PT'S 70 CST "GO DAWGS" Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Batesburg, SC. 29006 Posts: 5,410	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after That is not bad. Some of these chrome shops have gotten outrageous on their prices. I know they have to meet strict regulations but what I was told by a company that I dealt with was they get you on buffing out the chrome. They said it is the most time consuming part and I know it is because I buff a bunch of stuff here but why all the sudden does it cost more to buff now opposed to a year ago. It is like everything else if you will pay for it then they will charge more. Thanks Nate (PT) __________________ 70 CST SWB 70 NOVA 93 Indy 500 Pace Truck (SOLD) 94 SILVERADO SWB 5/7 drop 2000 Silverado swb 2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 (Surprisingly very fast) 2004 GMC Yukon XL Denali BATESBURG, SC. 29006 29006 Some of my restorations http://www.snapfish.com/snapfish/thu...NAME=snapfish/ Restored Tach tins 8 cyl - 6 cyl http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518185 Contact info(Not my paypal address) DAWGSFAN227@YAHOO.COM God Bless Our Troops

02-09-2012, 11:51 PM	#38
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after I took a cap to Carlisle and received quotes from 3 vendors. They all told me roughly the same thing. $65-$75 an hour labor and roughly 1.5---2.0 hours each cap. That's between $390---$600 for a set of dog dish caps __________________ Nate 1967 short fleet Project Blue Goose 'If it don't bounce back... heeheehee you go hungry!" Blues Brothers

02-10-2012, 12:17 AM	#39
PT'S 70 CST "GO DAWGS" Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Batesburg, SC. 29006 Posts: 5,410	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after Yeah Paul's chrome was in Charlotte last year and my buddy is doing a 66 SS 396 4 speed Chevelle and got a price on some stuff and I thought I was going to choke when he gave him a quote. Do not get me wrong his work is to die for but I did not want to die. I do not see how these folks stay in business. PT __________________ 70 CST SWB 70 NOVA 93 Indy 500 Pace Truck (SOLD) 94 SILVERADO SWB 5/7 drop 2000 Silverado swb 2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 (Surprisingly very fast) 2004 GMC Yukon XL Denali BATESBURG, SC. 29006 29006 Some of my restorations http://www.snapfish.com/snapfish/thu...NAME=snapfish/ Restored Tach tins 8 cyl - 6 cyl http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518185 Contact info(Not my paypal address) DAWGSFAN227@YAHOO.COM God Bless Our Troops

02-10-2012, 12:18 AM	#40
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02-10-2012, 02:04 AM	#41
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02-10-2012, 03:04 AM	#42
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02-10-2012, 07:41 AM	#43
72 tigger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,255	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after Nice work on the bumpers- with the price that they're charging it makes me wonder how thick the plating is- I guess time will tell. Looking forward to seeing more from them. Last edited by 72 tigger; 02-10-2012 at 09:46 PM.

02-10-2012, 07:53 AM	#44
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02-13-2012, 11:57 PM	#45
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after Well guys let me start off by saying that I never had anything chromed before. Also that I am a naysayer so here is my take on these guys. I sent them a set of 4 painted hubcaps in nice condition, two where NOS, one was a nice original and the fourth cap was nice but had some rust on the back side. No dents or dings in them. They quoted me a price of $39 each plus shipping through E-mail from photos that I sent. Upon receiving them they called me and quoted the same $39 each plus shipping Turn around time was roughly 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 weeks. They package the caps very well for shipping, double wrapped and boxed with Styrofoam popcorn. There total cost was $171.11 plus my initial shipping cost of $20 equals $191.11 __________________ Nate 1967 short fleet Project Blue Goose 'If it don't bounce back... heeheehee you go hungry!" Blues Brothers



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02-14-2012, 12:05 AM	#46
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after I would consider one cap to be perfect. Two of the caps have flaws in the chrome but I need to hold them close to see them. The fourth cap chrome looks good but they must of dropped the cap because there are three dents with scratches in it I tried to get pictures of the flaws and scratches but they are to shiny. All in all I think for the price you can't go wrong. They do look better than the NOS chrome caps that I had which also had flaws in the chrome Let me add even though the chrome job may not be perfect, they didn't cost $400+ to have done, and yes I am happy and smiling. Nate Attached Images __________________ Nate 1967 short fleet Project Blue Goose 'If it don't bounce back... heeheehee you go hungry!" Blues Brothers Last edited by nds1968; 02-14-2012 at 12:11 AM.

02-14-2012, 12:09 AM	#47
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after Here on the first pic you can see one of the dents with scratches. I was having trouble getting nice pics. Any tips on taking photo's? Attached Images __________________ Nate 1967 short fleet Project Blue Goose 'If it don't bounce back... heeheehee you go hungry!" Blues Brothers

02-14-2012, 12:10 AM	#48
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after Have you contacted them about the one with damage and the scratches? __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 02-14-2012 at 12:17 AM.

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