Any good pot-metal restorers/platers around?

Posted By: migsBIG

Any good pot-metal restorers/platers around? - 08/15/09 09:24 PM

Wonder if there were any good pot metal restorers around. Have pot metal grill part that needs a few pits filled and rechroming. Has anybody delt with a reputable company, or one that resonably priced (don't mind spending a $200-$300 since it is a small piece).

Posted By: autoxcuda

Re: Any good pot-metal restorers/platers around? - 08/15/09 10:21 PM

I've seen stuff done at Faith Plating: http://www.bumper.com/ and it was real nice. A repaired 32 Ford grille and re-chromed pistol grip, door cranks, E-body lock knobs,

Also Verne's in Gardena has a great rep, but higher prices. http://www.verneschromeplating.com/

But really, I would look for someone in your area you could deal with face to face. There has got to be someone in the bay area/central calif. that does that. Ask the Harley guys and the pre 62 car guys that work on their own stuff. They WILL know.

Posted By: migsBIG

Re: Any good pot-metal restorers/platers around? - 08/15/09 10:46 PM

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I've seen stuff done at Faith Plating: http://www.bumper.com/ and it was real nice. A repaired 32 Ford grille and re-chromed pistol grip, door cranks, E-body lock knobs,

Also Verne's in Gardena has a great rep, but higher prices. http://www.verneschromeplating.com/

But really, I would look for someone in your area you could deal with face to face. There has got to be someone in the bay area/central calif. that does that. Ask the Harley guys and the pre 62 car guys that work on their own stuff. They WILL know.

That's a great idea. I did try in my erea, but most closed down and shipped out when the hippies started whinning badly. I'll ask around, but I was hoping someone on here had some personal experience with somebody.

Posted By: autoxcuda

Re: Any good pot-metal restorers/platers around? - 08/15/09 11:21 PM

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I've seen stuff done at Faith Plating: http://www.bumper.com/ and it was real nice. A repaired 32 Ford grille and re-chromed pistol grip, door cranks, E-body lock knobs,

Also Verne's in Gardena has a great rep, but higher prices. http://www.verneschromeplating.com/

But really, I would look for someone in your area you could deal with face to face. There has got to be someone in the bay area/central calif. that does that. Ask the Harley guys and the pre 62 car guys that work on their own stuff. They WILL know.

That's a great idea. I did try in my erea, but most closed down and shipped out when the hippies started whinning badly. I'll ask around, but I was hoping someone on here had some personal experience with somebody.

There's got to be people still around there. The junky, so-so, and bad business skills shops got weeded out. Go to a good sized local Cruise In and ask every owner of a pre 63 car. Or go to a Harley hangout. You'll find something.

Posted By: RTDaddy

Re: Any good pot-metal restorers/platers around? - 08/16/09 12:30 AM

Advanced plating and powder coating, Nashville, Tn. 615 - 227 - 6900. I had them do some work on my 41 Dodge coupe stuff, great results, but be ready with $$$$.

"IF YOU'RE UNDER CONTROL, YOU AIN'T GOING FAST ENOUGH."

Posted By: Darius

Re: Any good pot-metal restorers/platers around? - 08/21/09 11:55 AM

Miguel
Please let me know if you find a place and I will do the same. I am looking in the Sacramento area now.
Thanks