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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 01:52 PM
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Plastic Chrome Restorer

Can anyone recommend a good outfit that does vacuum deposition plating to restore the "plastic chrome" portions of my '66 custom cab dash?
 
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 02:58 PM
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I don't know about a place, but have you looked at the "rattle-can chrome"? It'd probably be cheaper and easy to do. That stuff has been getting better too. I have a buddy that used some of the High-Temp stuff on his headers and they look great!
 
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Old Aug 3, 2005 | 06:46 AM
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I did rattle can chrome on mine for now, looks pretty good (surprised me). However, it isn't like actual chrome by any stretch. Check out Hemmings Motor News, if anyone is doing it they will be advertising in there under the 'services' section.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2005 | 11:50 AM
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I got a guy in TEXAS for around $100.00 and there is also a MR. "G"'s
 
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Old Aug 3, 2005 | 12:30 PM
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There was a company in Houma, LA called Color Brite that used to do Vacuum Plating & Die Cast plating, they also did re-anodization and repaired Stainless to some degree too. . . .
Can't find the info on them though.

FBp
 
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Old Aug 4, 2005 | 09:13 AM
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try this

http://www.chromedynamics.com/
 
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Old Aug 4, 2005 | 09:58 AM
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Talking thanks!

Thanks all!
 
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Old Aug 14, 2005 | 08:58 PM
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I had a friend that used Mr G's and they did a great job.
 
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there is a place here in ft worth texas,mr g's on elliot reeder rd.,you can buy refinished pieces from him,believe they do exchange and refinish old pieces.have seen some of there stuff,looks great,good luck
 
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Old Aug 27, 2005 | 11:48 AM
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I see you are in eastern Washingnton. There is a place I just heard about in Tacoma. I have their procure and they do have a web site. If you are interested in any of their information, send me and e-mail and I will get it to you.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 11:59 AM
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Hey 2bo I got your e-mailbut apparantly couldn't respond other than on the board here. But, in any case, the address is: www.profinishinc.com. Hope it helps
 
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Old Sep 1, 2005 | 08:37 AM
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Sorry...settings problem. Hopefully fixed now. Will check it out. Thanks!
 
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