Re: Chroming small parts
[Re: 3ddart]
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03/06/12 12:18 PM
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Re: Chroming small parts
[Re: mopars4ever]
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03/06/12 10:04 PM
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Common problems with chrome platers : 1} "We did alot more work on the part than we originally thought so the actual price is double than the estimate do you want the part or not???" {window vent trim} Try getting away with that one in another industry... 2}"We ruined your part but if you send us another we'll still do it at the original quote" {a perfect, back window vent assembly for a 66 t-bird that got broke from a poor shipping box on the "ride" home... cost me 300 to replace} 3} "Sorry that's the best we could do" { Chrome potmetal lettering that was'nt pitted but the outer ridge detail was lost during the plating/polishing process} These were some of the nightmares I've encountered over the years from various "reputable" platers.... I could go on but I'd just scare you more... Choose wizely....
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Re: Chroming small parts
[Re: 360view]
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03/15/12 04:21 PM
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Why not cadmium plate it (the process we use on door strikers) It won't chip and can take repeated abuse. Looks like a polished galvanized steel piece when done
Family owned 1969 Charger R/T DualQuad 440/727/GVO/3.55s
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Re: Chroming small parts
[Re: Commando1]
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03/16/12 09:24 PM
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I wouldn't use Caswell...I bought their $300 system for chroming parts and it came out looking like spray paint on water...imagine that picture...Fill a bowl of water...then spray silver rattle can on the water and thats what my dash looked like.
Waste of money...Have a pro do it...you aren't going to make alot of parts.
Family owned 1969 Charger R/T DualQuad 440/727/GVO/3.55s
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Re: Chroming small parts
[Re: Pntastar69]
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03/16/12 11:12 PM
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Quote:
New England Chrome replated 2 fender mounted turn signals a few years ago to a tune of $80. They had no pits, nice and smooth, but the chrome was rubbed down to the copper in a few places. They did nice work and charged what they quoted me.
Is their shop in East Hartford, CT?
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