[highrisk]

I am searching for a company that can re-chrome parts, does good quality work, and won't rob you blind. I do believe that when it comes to quality work you get what you pay for. I am in Southeast Missouri so the closer the better to save in shipping. I am looking for a place that can re-chrome my Hurst shifter stick, rear tail panel on a 65 GTO that runs between the tail lights, and other miscellaneous stuff. I might even re-chrome the bumpers some day.

I so far have found a company out of Tennessee http://www.advancedplating.com/
and one out of Illinois http://www.thechromeshop.com/
But I have not been able to find any reviews on their work.

Anyone with real world experience with any company that does chrome plating I would appreciate your recommendations.

Thanks for any advice,
Dale

[dhutton]

I have had good luck with Ogden Chrome out of Utah. Shipping to and from them is included in the price and they send Fedex to pick up your parts. Turned around my 64 GTO bumpers in 3 weeks including shipping to and from Utah from Texas. Plating was very good quality in my opinion.

www.ogdenchrome.com

Advanced Plating is known to be one of the best but their prices are generally quite high.

Don

[highrisk]

Don,
Thanks for the response. I have book marked them and will check them out.
Dale

[GRNMTGOAT]

I used Tri City Plating in TN. Fully satisfied with the results, Bruce.

[raidex1]

I saw this on Jay Lenos Garage the other day. chromesolutions.de Its a german company that has a process you can do yourself. Check it out you will be surprised.

[highrisk]

Originally Posted by raidex1

I saw this on Jay Lenos Garage the other day. chromesolutions.de Its a german company that has a process you can do yourself. Check it out you will be surprised.

Thanks, I will look them up.
Dale

[gary bennett]

my son restored a bicycle & used the chrome shop. they were reasonable & good job

[highrisk]

Thanks for the information. I am glad to see that there are actually companies that are still doing good work.
Dale

[iceman411]

A friend of mine used these guy for his Harley parts. He seemed really impressed with the price and turn around time. I live close enough to drop my bumpers and other parts off in the near future... They are located in Ft Wayne Indiana...

hgccustomchrome.com

HTH, Mike

[My442]

Don't use NEL in Philly.

The owner is nucking futs!

[highrisk]

Originally Posted by My442

Don't use NEL in Philly.

The owner is nucking futs!

I really appreciate the information on who to avoid. They will definitely get put on the "not to use" list.
Thanks,
Dale

[highrisk]

Originally Posted by iceman411

A friend of mine used these guy for his Harley parts. He seemed really impressed with the price and turn around time. I live close enough to drop my bumpers and other parts off in the near future... They are located in Ft Wayne Indiana...

hgccustomchrome.com

HTH, Mike

Mike,
Let me know what you think of their work once you get the parts back.
Thanks,
Dale

[71HOT/A]

I've used Advanced in Tenn. for years, excellent quality, excellent warranty but by no means cheap.

[flat-bill]

I had all the chrome work on my roadster done at a shop in Independance Mo. Very good work. I don't know how the prices compare with other's. They seem to be plenty busy, so some seem to like them. Billk

[highrisk]

Originally Posted by flat-bill

I had all the chrome work on my roadster done at a shop in Independance Mo. Very good work. I don't know how the prices compare with other's. They seem to be plenty busy, so some seem to like them. Billk

Do you remember the name of the shop? That is across the state for me but shipping might be reasonable.
Thanks,
Dale

[flat-bill]

Originally Posted by highrisk

Do you remember the name of the shop? That is across the state for me but shipping might be reasonable.
Thanks,
Dale

A and A plating, 9400 E. Wilson Rd. Independance Mo. 64053, 800-747-9914

http://www.aaplating.com/

I took my load of stuff there and they gave me a price on the spot. Its been a couple of years, but they had 2 levels of plating, standard and "show". The Show is double the cost of the standard. I went with standard, as that's what they said most people did. I was very happy with the quality. Billk

[highrisk]

Originally Posted by flat-bill

A and A plating, 9400 E. Wilson Rd. Independance Mo. 64053, 800-747-9914

http://www.aaplating.com/

I took my load of stuff there and they gave me a price on the spot. Its been a couple of years, but they had 2 levels of plating, standard and "show". The Show is double the cost of the standard. I went with standard, as that's what they said most people did. I was very happy with the quality. Billk

Thank you, I have book marked their site.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Dale

[61-63]

I use AIH in Dubuque Iowa for potmetal. Scott Tieman has used them in the past. It takes about a month to get the firm price once they get your package and then 6 to 8 weeks after that to complete the work depending on the size of the job. Once done your parts are guaranteed for life. I have a pair of '61 big car headlight bezels they did for me and they look like jewelry. They currently have several pieces off of a '63 big car and they are due back any day now. Their number is 800-782-8235.

[highrisk]

Originally Posted by 61-63

I use AIH in Dubuque Iowa for potmetal. Scott Tieman has used them in the past. It takes about a month to get the firm price once they get your package and then 6 to 8 weeks after that to complete the work depending on the size of the job. Once done your parts are guaranteed for life. I have a pair of '61 big car headlight bezels they did for me and they look like jewelry. They currently have several pieces off of a '63 big car and they are due back any day now. Their number is 800-782-8235.

Thanks, I have added them to the list,
Dale

[Cammer-6]

dont know if they are still in business but DONT use Potmetal restorations of Fla.
They will ruin you irreplaceable part and say tough luck.Its got to be the worst Ive ever been treated as a customer in the 40+ yrs Ive been restoring cars.