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Mr70 02-10-2004 04:55 PM

Vacuum Metalizing Plastic
 
I am trying to locate any companies that do this,and ask for your help.
I do not wish to Chrome Plate,as that is not what was originaly done to this part.
I know of American in Ma.,and CV in B.C.,but does anybody know of,or recommend anyothers?
Rick

Belair62 02-10-2004 05:29 PM

Re: Vacuum Metalizing Plastic
 
Rick...what is the major difference ? Mr. G's does this I think...

micky69396 02-10-2004 05:45 PM

Re: Vacuum Metalizing Plastic
 
Rick, I am sending some parts to these people. They were reccommended by a TC member. I will let you know when I get them back. http://www.chrometechusa.com/index.html

k92 02-10-2004 07:18 PM

Re: Vacuum Metalizing Plastic
 
Rick, Try www.laysons.com, I think that this is what you are looking for.

resto4u 02-11-2004 03:38 AM

Re: Vacuum Metalizing Plastic
 
Micky, i have seen some stuff by the guy doing your parts. They looked good to me. Roger

micky69396 02-11-2004 04:50 AM

Re: Vacuum Metalizing Plastic
 
Great. Thats what I wanted to hear.

Mr70 02-11-2004 04:56 PM

Re: Vacuum Metalizing Plastic
 
Thanks for your replies guys. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif
The Item I need done is a Plastic/Fiber 1970 Chevelle SS dash.It measures 5'1/2x1&1/2'.
*ChromeTech will not do something this big.
*Laysons only Electro Plates.They won't Aluminum Vacuum Metalize,which requires a LARGE Chamber to atomize the Aluminum in,not like your typical 3 step electro process.
The finish I am looking for is duller and a few mill's think.Not thick & shiny like Chrome plating does,and not orignally done this way back then at the factory.
American Plastic Chrome in Michigan has closed down.They used to take this dash and break it in half to fit in their tank.Then Glue it back together.
The size of my dash,to do this process and Ship back & forth,seems to be the big Dilemma with all.
Mr.G's does offer Vacuum metalizing on this dash,and at a fairly good rate,...so good I am skeptical.Have any of you dealt with Mr.G's in Texas?
I would like to hear if there is a company doing this Process closer to home here in the Midwest??
Rick

Pantera 02-11-2004 05:26 PM

Re: Vacuum Metalizing Plastic
 
I have this on the subject. is it a different one?

www.specialtychromedplastics.com

Belair62 02-11-2004 08:07 PM

Re: Vacuum Metalizing Plastic
 
Never had anything done by them but they have been around a long time ....

69L78 02-12-2004 12:28 AM

Re: Vacuum Metalizing Plastic
 
I had my 69 Chevelle dash done by Mr. G's in 2000, they do a very nice job, cost was $200.


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