There was a very good article on chrome plating and polishing metal in
GRM about this time last year if I remember correctly. You might look
for it online at http://www.grassrootsmotorsports.com. At the very least
you good get the back issue. But after reading one, you'd have to get
a subscription. :-)
Paul.
Scott Hower wrote:
>
> I can highly recommend Paul's Chrome Plating, Evans City, PA. 800.245.8679
> Triple chrome show plating is their only business. They are a bit old
> fashioned; they do alot of work for the Hemmings crowd.
> If you are looking for a quickie job, these folks probably aren't for you:
>
> http://www.paulschrome.com/
>
> I had a bunch of small pieces rechromed here and was very pleased with the
> results. Their prices are not cheap but their work is outstanding. I've
> heard that good plating is labor intensive: you're paying for the polishing
> steps (and the base metals disposal), not the chroming step itself.
>
> These folks repaired my pot metal mirror base to perfection - it was badly
> pitted and had a chunk missing. When I asked about pricing, I was told that
> a bumper and grille for a big 40/50's American sedan can run into the
> thousands of dollars. =:0 My MGB shift boot ring was $40. (yeah, I know
> a new one from Moss is about half of that, but the finish isn't in the same
> league.)
>
> --Scott
> howersl@att.net
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