The Supercar Registry

The Supercar Registry (https://www.yenko.net/forum/index.php)
-   Technical & Restoration (https://www.yenko.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=86)
-   -   Chrome plating question (https://www.yenko.net/forum/showthread.php?t=177439)

BCreekDave 12-01-2023 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee Stewart (Post 1638884)

Dealt with these folks here in Dayton for some industrial applications. Good folks. No complaints. Never for flash chrome though.

Tuna Joe 12-01-2023 03:13 PM

1 Attachment(s)
Checked out US Chrome and this was on the website..

1967 4K 12-01-2023 04:37 PM

Try Atlas Chrome in Houston, TX..

69L78 12-02-2023 12:25 PM

I was in contact with The Chrome Shop, without seeing my valve covers, they quoted me $225 - $280 ea. I think I am going to give them a try after they responded to all my concerns.

69L78 12-03-2023 12:23 PM

1 Attachment(s)
Quote:

Originally Posted by 67 442 (Post 1638750)
I can email photos of a air cleaner they did in flash chrome.

After seeing the photo's of the air cleaner you sent me, I have corresponded with Dan at The Chrome Shop and I will be sending 11 BB valve covers out on Monday. For those of you who might be interested in buying original GM valve covers, I am only sending out 1969 Camaro & 1970 Chevelle valve covers that will be available in the future.

luzl78 12-03-2023 02:53 PM

I’d be interested in a set of 70 when they’re done. Jeff in nj

JJR69COPO 12-03-2023 04:24 PM

This Canadian plater will do nickel and chrome - no copper - but shipping requires dealing with FedEx/UPS Customs. https://www.dependableplating.com.

67 442 12-03-2023 05:03 PM

I will say this if the metal is pitted it will come back looking pitted. Filling the pits involves copper plating and buffing. I had them do an air cleaner as flash chrome and the pits do show.
This process will not hide any defects.

69L78 12-04-2023 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67 442 (Post 1639043)
I will say this if the metal is pitted it will come back looking pitted. Filling the pits involves copper plating and buffing. I had them do an air cleaner as flash chrome and the pits do show.
This process will not hide any defects.

None of my valve covers are pitted and if you go to there website and see the process I told Dan specifically not to do any of the covers that he feels will not have good results, I also told him to not remove the dimples and keep me informed. He is booking into February, so he is a little busy but I am fine with that, I will post the photo's when I get them back.

cheveslakr 12-04-2023 01:25 PM

Without ever having this done, I'd suspect it'd result in the same finish as a brake booster with corrosion trails from brake fluid leaks. Not pitted, but a bit rough to the feel. Anything but virgin metal may be noticable????


All times are GMT. The time now is 05:25 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions Inc.


O Garage vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.