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General Discussion => Q & A => Topic started by: 35chevcoupe on March 20, 2015, 03:21:23 PM

Title: rechroming of used parts ?
Post by: 35chevcoupe on March 20, 2015, 03:21:23 PM

Could use some opinions on getting some pot metal parts rechromed .
When getting pot metal parts rechromed  ( such as tail light assemblies , head light bezels etc. ) how badly pitted can they be , or can they fill the pits  to make them look like new ?

Title: Re: rechroming of used parts ?
Post by: Loren At 65GS on March 20, 2015, 08:43:05 PM

John,
All the parts you mention can be rechromed. Just need to find a plating shop that will do it correctly and not just grind and buff it.

  Loren

Oh, be prepared to surrender $$$$

Title: Re: rechroming of used parts ?
Post by: Mark Ascher on March 20, 2015, 10:04:54 PM

More pits = more $$$$. Pays to find the best pieces you can.

Mark

Title: Re: rechroming of used parts ?
Post by: 35chevcoupe on March 20, 2015, 10:17:01 PM

Thanks  Mark . Thats what I was wondering .   
Sorry Loren , I didn't really word my question very well . I know they ( can ) be replated , was just wondering if the cost varied according to how badly pitted they were .       
sometimes I aint got the best used of werds      :violent1:

Title: Re: rechroming of used parts ?
Post by: Loren At 65GS on March 21, 2015, 08:13:58 AM

John,
No problem. No foul , no harm.   :headbang:

The last pot metal I had done was a set of tail light bars 25+ years ago. The shop that did them ground them too much.  Wasn't pretty.   :BangHead:
Another shop destroyed a 2X4 air cleaner lid doing the same thing.

I should have elaborated more on it. I guess my point is..... Take the time to find a shop that is willing to do it right and be ready to surrender $$$.

  Loren