Rechroming question for plastics and pop metal - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**tll74** · 01-09-2011, 02:04 PM

Anybody have any leads on who to go to for plastic rechroming? Also rechroming on pot metal such as the outside door handles. Thanks!

ChevLoRay · 01-09-2011, 02:10 PM

As for plastic re-chroming, there's a process that is called "Cobalt plating" that will allow for "chroming" virtually anything. Around here, a guy that does powder-coating was going to get into that business of chrome-plating. Check around and see what you find in your area. Genuine chrome shops have a lot of government rules/regs that apply because of the chemicals involved. The cobalt plating doesn't.

**DPowers** · 01-09-2011, 02:20 PM

"Willisch" is a member of the board here- he does some type of coatings and may be able to help.
http://www.facebook.com/HydroCreations1

**tll74** · 01-10-2011, 01:06 AM

An email to Willisch has been sent! I'll wait to hear from him and update. Thanks Guys

**tll74** · 01-13-2011, 11:23 PM

Here's what I found out:

"Thanks for contacting me about doing your plastic parts. We can do alot of finishes but currently we cannot do the chrome look. We can however do alot of brushed metals such as aluminum, stainless, etc. We can also do different custom looks such as carbon fibers, burlwoods, wood grains, etc. Sorry if this isn't much help but if we can help you in anyway give us a call"

Some of his custom looks may cool on the gauge cluster and other.......

01-09-2011, 02:04 PM	#1
tll74 "Junkyard Dog" Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Springfield Oregon Posts: 2,527	Rechroming question for plastics and pop metal Anybody have any leads on who to go to for plastic rechroming? Also rechroming on pot metal such as the outside door handles. Thanks! __________________ 72 C-10 Cheyenne Super LWB, Vortec 427,TH700, 3.73 posi, tach, tilt, AM-FM,Frame off in process. http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=7eae161e.pbw 88 Monte Carlo SS bought new only 10k miles. 73 Chevelle SS 454 had since high school. 74 Camaro Z28 350 AT numbers matching, Black on Black. 73 El Camino SS 350 4sp. 70 Chevelle SS 396 4sp, number matching with LS6 454 69 Chevy C30 Car Hauler 86 K20 383 4sp 4" lift frame off restoration. http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=1b1082d3.pbw

01-09-2011, 02:10 PM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Rechroming question for plastics and pop metal As for plastic re-chroming, there's a process that is called "Cobalt plating" that will allow for "chroming" virtually anything. Around here, a guy that does powder-coating was going to get into that business of chrome-plating. Check around and see what you find in your area. Genuine chrome shops have a lot of government rules/regs that apply because of the chemicals involved. The cobalt plating doesn't. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

01-09-2011, 02:20 PM	#3
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,443	Re: Rechroming question for plastics and pop metal "Willisch" is a member of the board here- he does some type of coatings and may be able to help. http://www.facebook.com/HydroCreations1 __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

01-10-2011, 01:06 AM	#4
tll74 "Junkyard Dog" Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Springfield Oregon Posts: 2,527	Re: Rechroming question for plastics and pop metal An email to Willisch has been sent! I'll wait to hear from him and update. Thanks Guys __________________ 72 C-10 Cheyenne Super LWB, Vortec 427,TH700, 3.73 posi, tach, tilt, AM-FM,Frame off in process. http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=7eae161e.pbw 88 Monte Carlo SS bought new only 10k miles. 73 Chevelle SS 454 had since high school. 74 Camaro Z28 350 AT numbers matching, Black on Black. 73 El Camino SS 350 4sp. 70 Chevelle SS 396 4sp, number matching with LS6 454 69 Chevy C30 Car Hauler 86 K20 383 4sp 4" lift frame off restoration. http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=1b1082d3.pbw

01-13-2011, 11:23 PM	#5
tll74 "Junkyard Dog" Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Springfield Oregon Posts: 2,527	Re: Rechroming question for plastics and pop metal Here's what I found out: "Thanks for contacting me about doing your plastic parts. We can do alot of finishes but currently we cannot do the chrome look. We can however do alot of brushed metals such as aluminum, stainless, etc. We can also do different custom looks such as carbon fibers, burlwoods, wood grains, etc. Sorry if this isn't much help but if we can help you in anyway give us a call" Some of his custom looks may cool on the gauge cluster and other....... __________________ 72 C-10 Cheyenne Super LWB, Vortec 427,TH700, 3.73 posi, tach, tilt, AM-FM,Frame off in process. http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=7eae161e.pbw 88 Monte Carlo SS bought new only 10k miles. 73 Chevelle SS 454 had since high school. 74 Camaro Z28 350 AT numbers matching, Black on Black. 73 El Camino SS 350 4sp. 70 Chevelle SS 396 4sp, number matching with LS6 454 69 Chevy C30 Car Hauler 86 K20 383 4sp 4" lift frame off restoration. http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=1b1082d3.pbw



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