Need source for Chrome plating PLASTIC

capeclassics · Post by **capeclassics** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 10:46 pm

Anybody know of a good source for getting plastic parts chromed?/Just need the two little A/C knobs re-chromed.........couldn't even find anything in HEMMINGS.

Post by **FORDification** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 11:27 pm

If those are the only small parts you need, why not try doing it yourself:

http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares.as ... t&ID=83083

Definitely can't beat the price. Otherwise, you might try contacting 'Just Dashes'.....they specialize in the repair and replating of plastic instrument panels, and might be a source for you.

swissranger · Post by **swissranger** » Sat Feb 11, 2006 1:00 am

You also could try Mr.G's Rechroming. www.mrgusa.com

Roman

steveheer · Post by **steveheer** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 1:55 pm

[quote="FORDification"]If those are the only small parts you need, why not try doing it yourself:

http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares.as ... t&ID=83083

Would that work on plastic?

hardtailjohn · Post by **hardtailjohn** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 8:48 pm

Here's a good link to find local platers... not sure, but it seems I got it off here??

John H.

http://www.gy.com/biz/332813/

capeclassics · Post by **capeclassics** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 10:12 pm

The description just talks about metal and doesn't mention plastic.....I had forgotten all about MICRO-MARK--they have some neat goodies for the hobbyist.
Mr G is definately a good source and I'm going try the other site as well.
Thanks guys...you came thru as usual.

Post by **FORDification** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 10:24 pm

Hmmm....you could be right, maybe that one isn't meant for plastic.

hardtail: yep, that link is at the bottom of the Trim Polishing tutorial.

FLATBEDFORD · Post by **FLATBEDFORD** » Sat May 13, 2006 2:41 pm

There's a company that model builders use www.chrometechusa.com. I personaly have never delt with them, but I read about the company in Scale Auto Enthusiast magazine.

Whoaaanelly · Post by **Whoaaanelly** » Sat May 13, 2006 11:52 pm

Some of the Falcon folks I see have used these guys:

http://www.cvvacuumplaters.com/ford.htm

capeclassics · Post by **capeclassics** » Sun May 14, 2006 10:36 am

I finally got ahold of the guy at Mr. G's.He really was an uncooperative sort.He just kept asking if the plating was pitted and flaking off---cause he couldn't plate it if it was.I kept telling him that I had no idea because the plating was basically GONE!!!
Maybe I caught him on a bad day???
Anyways,I'll try some of you guys more recent suggestions and hopefully will have better luck.Stay tuned.

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