AC vent balls, rechrome? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

78f1hundo · 12-17-2013, 03:55 PM

What do we do here? Finally got a AC setup and the center vent balls are faded bad and need rechromed or replaced.

Is there a repop made for these or a place that rechromes plastic?

Thanks,

Steve

lil_sahara450r · 12-18-2013, 03:57 PM

sub'd, mine are faded bad too..

**joedoh** · 12-18-2013, 05:54 PM

I haven't ever found anyone to rechrome plastic. I did find a shop once years ago that would chrome brand new plastics but wanted nothing to do with stripping old chrome and replating parts.

The cost they quoted me was astronomical. Higher than the grateful dead

spacedebris · 12-18-2013, 06:41 PM

You may want to call and talk to Advanced Plating. I've been led to believe that they will chrome anything. It's not likely to be cheap but it may be an option.

cortcomp · 12-18-2013, 10:20 PM

I have a sneaking suspicion that these will fit, from 64-67gto. not 100% correct but i think the right size and are new repop and cheap, would love feedback if someone tries them:

https://secure.amesperf.com/qilan/De...A&web_access=Y

cortcomp · 12-18-2013, 10:22 PM

Also, i've seen spray chrome that looks very good on plastic, not sure of the brand though.

cortcomp · 12-18-2013, 10:33 PM

One more post, i did mine in fine silver metallic, to match the glovebox dash plate and gauge surround. Blends in nice.

**Captainfab** · 12-19-2013, 02:36 AM

There is a member here that found a place that I believe was re-chroming them, but I don't remember who it was.

You might check your local area to see if someone is doing the new spray chrome process.

Jay Leno's Garage: Spray-On Chrome - YouTube

donthekawguy · 12-19-2013, 11:03 AM

I think it was Advanced Plating that they showed on one of the weekend car shows. They do everything. They even had a cow skull that they chromed.

66Project · 12-19-2013, 08:14 PM

I thought about casting a paiir out of aluminum. Polish it up to a shine. I made a small forge a while back and have yet to use it. It would be a good excuse to try it.

Advance Plating is local for me and they seem to be the to go place for quality plating. There web site has some examples of what they charge per part. Seems expensive to me but Ive never had anything plated so what do I know besides its out of my budget. They also do a nickel finish that's getting pretty popular. Vents would look sick in nickel.

Something Ive also heard about Advanced Plating is during a flood we had in May of 2010 there shop was under water pretty good. What surprised me was that they said they had zero contamination of the water from there chemicals. Tells me that they have no problem investing is quality equipment.

**yelmer** · 12-19-2013, 08:25 PM

I googled chrome plating for plastic there are many ventors that do it . I had mine done a while back they came out very nice .

LT1 Burb · 12-19-2013, 09:07 PM

You mean like this?

LT1 Burb · 12-19-2013, 09:09 PM

Or like this, Chrome-tech USA, Madison Wi

78f1hundo · 12-19-2013, 10:36 PM

Ohhhhhhh dang!

kieth · 12-20-2013, 10:41 AM

We had my whole dash done on a 66 gmc, (chrome tech usa) the only problem with plating plastic is that the chrome seems to be very soft.....but it looks great.....I have been very careful about cleaning the dash nothing abrasive.

stock:
http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-GMC/i-PBfZXjT

after plating: cost about $200.00

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-GMC/i-WG7WWFv

All chrome was too much so we painted the flat part crinkle black, thought the contrast looked better.

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-GMC/i-X8WmmMg

12-17-2013, 03:55 PM	#1
78f1hundo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Posts: 229	AC vent balls, rechrome? What do we do here? Finally got a AC setup and the center vent balls are faded bad and need rechromed or replaced. Is there a repop made for these or a place that rechromes plastic? Thanks, Steve __________________ 65' Chevy C-10 Shortbox Last edited by 78f1hundo; 12-17-2013 at 05:05 PM.

12-18-2013, 03:57 PM	#2
lil_sahara450r Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chickasha, OK Posts: 182	Re: AC vent balls, rechrome? sub'd, mine are faded bad too.. __________________ '66 SWB BBW Custom cab factory A/C OEM roller 350/TH400 C-notched and bagged Frame off in progress! '69 Camaro Original 327 4 speed - completed

12-18-2013, 05:54 PM	#3
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,761	Re: AC vent balls, rechrome? I haven't ever found anyone to rechrome plastic. I did find a shop once years ago that would chrome brand new plastics but wanted nothing to do with stripping old chrome and replating parts. The cost they quoted me was astronomical. Higher than the grateful dead __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

12-18-2013, 06:41 PM	#4
spacedebris Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 543	Re: AC vent balls, rechrome? You may want to call and talk to Advanced Plating. I've been led to believe that they will chrome anything. It's not likely to be cheap but it may be an option.

12-18-2013, 10:20 PM	#5
cortcomp Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: cortland, oh Posts: 792	Re: AC vent balls, rechrome? I have a sneaking suspicion that these will fit, from 64-67gto. not 100% correct but i think the right size and are new repop and cheap, would love feedback if someone tries them: https://secure.amesperf.com/qilan/De...A&web_access=Y __________________ Project "i'm just going to clean up the interior and the engine bay": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550931

12-18-2013, 10:22 PM	#6
cortcomp Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: cortland, oh Posts: 792	Re: AC vent balls, rechrome? Also, i've seen spray chrome that looks very good on plastic, not sure of the brand though. __________________ Project "i'm just going to clean up the interior and the engine bay": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550931

12-18-2013, 10:33 PM	#7
cortcomp Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: cortland, oh Posts: 792	Re: AC vent balls, rechrome? One more post, i did mine in fine silver metallic, to match the glovebox dash plate and gauge surround. Blends in nice. Attached Images __________________ Project "i'm just going to clean up the interior and the engine bay": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550931

12-19-2013, 11:03 AM	#9
donthekawguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rathdrum ID Posts: 1,128	Re: AC vent balls, rechrome? I think it was Advanced Plating that they showed on one of the weekend car shows. They do everything. They even had a cow skull that they chromed. __________________ 66 shorty

12-19-2013, 08:14 PM	#10
66Project Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nashville Posts: 82	Re: AC vent balls, rechrome? I thought about casting a paiir out of aluminum. Polish it up to a shine. I made a small forge a while back and have yet to use it. It would be a good excuse to try it. Advance Plating is local for me and they seem to be the to go place for quality plating. There web site has some examples of what they charge per part. Seems expensive to me but Ive never had anything plated so what do I know besides its out of my budget. They also do a nickel finish that's getting pretty popular. Vents would look sick in nickel. Something Ive also heard about Advanced Plating is during a flood we had in May of 2010 there shop was under water pretty good. What surprised me was that they said they had zero contamination of the water from there chemicals. Tells me that they have no problem investing is quality equipment. __________________ 66 CHEVY C10 BBW W/AC LWB to SWB Air ride 5.3 LS 700r4 Still in progress....still

12-19-2013, 08:25 PM	#11
yelmer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: greeley colorado Posts: 1,360	Re: AC vent balls, rechrome? I googled chrome plating for plastic there are many ventors that do it . I had mine done a while back they came out very nice .

12-19-2013, 09:07 PM	#12
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: AC vent balls, rechrome? You mean like this? Attached Images

12-19-2013, 09:09 PM	#13
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: AC vent balls, rechrome? Or like this, Chrome-tech USA, Madison Wi Attached Images

12-19-2013, 10:36 PM	#14
78f1hundo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Posts: 229	Re: AC vent balls, rechrome? Ohhhhhhh dang! __________________ 65' Chevy C-10 Shortbox

12-20-2013, 10:41 AM	#15
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: AC vent balls, rechrome? We had my whole dash done on a 66 gmc, (chrome tech usa) the only problem with plating plastic is that the chrome seems to be very soft.....but it looks great.....I have been very careful about cleaning the dash nothing abrasive. stock: http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-GMC/i-PBfZXjT after plating: cost about $200.00 http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-GMC/i-WG7WWFv All chrome was too much so we painted the flat part crinkle black, thought the contrast looked better. http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-GMC/i-X8WmmMg



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