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Old 11-21-2012, 02:58 PM
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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

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Old 11-21-2012, 03:17 PM
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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.

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Old 11-21-2012, 03:53 PM
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Don,
Thanks for the response. I have book marked them and will check them out.
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Old 11-21-2012, 05:18 PM
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I used Tri City Plating in TN. Fully satisfied with the results, Bruce.

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

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Old 11-21-2012, 06:40 PM
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Thanks for the information. I am glad to see that there are actually companies that are still doing good work.
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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

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Old 11-21-2012, 07:15 PM
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Don't use NEL in Philly.

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Old 11-21-2012, 07:46 PM
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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

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Mike,
Let me know what you think of their work once you get the parts back.
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Old 11-21-2012, 07:47 PM
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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.
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Old 11-21-2012, 08:15 PM
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I've used Advanced in Tenn. for years, excellent quality, excellent warranty but by no means cheap.

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Old 11-21-2012, 10:18 PM
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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

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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.

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Old 11-22-2012, 08:29 AM
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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.
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Old 11-22-2012, 08:30 AM
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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,
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Old 11-22-2012, 09:32 AM
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Do you remember the name of the shop? That is across the state for me but shipping might be reasonable.
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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

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Old 11-22-2012, 09:57 AM
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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.
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Old 11-22-2012, 04:54 PM
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I sent several pot metal pieces and a His/Her shifter stick to Paul's Chrome Plating in Evans City, PA. 800-245-8679 They did an excelent job on everything, I think they look better than new. They photograph every piece and send you an estimate to replate if you decide not to have any of the parts done they ship them back to you. Not cheap took about 8 to 9 weeks. I just sent several parts to Charles Jones in Snellville GA 2 days ago will let you know prices later. chromeplatingshop.com

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Old 11-22-2012, 07:34 PM
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How about Sandy's Bumper Mart in Syracuse NY ? They are very close to me and I need to get a 68 GTO rear bumper chromed.
I'm only looking for OEM quality, I think show quality would stand out way to much.
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Old 11-23-2012, 08:40 PM
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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.

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