Help with finding a rechroming shop
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Help with finding a rechroming shop
Hey guys !! Any suggestions on a good chromer, poss on the East Coast. I need to rechrome a pair of Pre A seat recliners. Thanks !! George Kehler 1955 Coupe
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Re: Help with finding a rechroming shop
You can try the Hot Rod Links I know Of one near Hartford CT I have used for the Hood Handle on my 64.
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Re: Help with finding a rechroming shop
Go to the local Harley- Davidson shop in your area. Those restoring Harlies are as anal as 356ers. Find out who they use for chroming.
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Re: Help with finding a rechroming shop
I had my chrome parts done at this shop. Excellent work, very well done, but not a cut-rate price. All my stuff came back in great shape.
http://customchromeplating.com/index.html
http://customchromeplating.com/index.html
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Re: Help with finding a rechroming shop
Thanks for the suggestions !! I may try the Custom CHrome shop, John !! George K
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Re: Help with finding a rechroming shop
Pat Collins told me that he uses Graves Plating in Florence AL.
I have no experience with them, but apparently he likes them, and Mr. Collins certainly knows his way around a 356.
I used Christensen Plating in California....the shipping with insurance was steep, along with the price of the chrome work itself,..but I couldn't have been happier with the results. I certainly understand the desire to personally deliver and pick up the parts though.
I have no experience with them, but apparently he likes them, and Mr. Collins certainly knows his way around a 356.
I used Christensen Plating in California....the shipping with insurance was steep, along with the price of the chrome work itself,..but I couldn't have been happier with the results. I certainly understand the desire to personally deliver and pick up the parts though.
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Nick Alexander used Christensen for his legendary woodie collection. Great local reputation. Some people around here use Bolton - likewise a great reputation. Expensive to ship though.
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Re: Help with finding a rechroming shop
If you're looking for something within driving distance (5 hours), check here: http://www.advancedplating.com/site/
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Re: Help with finding a rechroming shop
I used DGM Chrome in philly for all mine and it won best in show (it was a vw tho)
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Re: Help with finding a rechroming shop
Thanks for all the suggestions !! George
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1955 Coupe
1971 911 S
1997 993 Targa
1955 Coupe
1971 911 S
1997 993 Targa
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Re: Help with finding a rechroming shop
My first recommendation would be Librandi's ,http://www.carchrome.com/beta/librandi/classic.htm, if quality is foremost and you don't object to paying for it. Located not too far from Hershey, Pa.
Second recommendation would be Paul's Chrome Plating, http://www.paulschrome.com/, located in Pittsburgh, pa.
Second recommendation would be Paul's Chrome Plating, http://www.paulschrome.com/, located in Pittsburgh, pa.
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Re: Help with finding a rechroming shop
In case anyone needs them.
I just dropped a rim off at Bolton's to be re-chromed (19 May 15).
He has about ten (10) painted drum brake rims stacked in the front of his shop.
He also has several rim "outers" (without centers) on hand.
BTW - Jesus is still there running the place.
I just dropped a rim off at Bolton's to be re-chromed (19 May 15).
He has about ten (10) painted drum brake rims stacked in the front of his shop.
He also has several rim "outers" (without centers) on hand.
BTW - Jesus is still there running the place.
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Re: Help with finding a rechroming shop
+1 on Christensen. They did all the parts on my Roadster. Beautiful work.
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Speed and Sport (S&S) Chrome Plating
404 Broadway
Houston TX 77012
Craig Bierman
713.921.0235
2 week turn around
Highest quality
Superb communication
404 Broadway
Houston TX 77012
Craig Bierman
713.921.0235
2 week turn around
Highest quality
Superb communication
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www.carreramotorsport.com
www.carreramotorsport.com
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Re: Help with finding a rechroming shop
George:
Atlantic Coast Plating has done my seat recliners (356) and some fog light housings (911). Not cheap but great quality. They are in Athens, TN.
Steve
http://www.atlanticcoastplatinginc.com/
Atlantic Coast Plating has done my seat recliners (356) and some fog light housings (911). Not cheap but great quality. They are in Athens, TN.
Steve
http://www.atlanticcoastplatinginc.com/