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Deals and Appeals => Services Offered => Topic started by: alexgt350h on November 28, 2018, 10:25:35 AM

Title: Chrome Plating
Post by: alexgt350h on November 28, 2018, 10:25:35 AM
Just picked up my 67 vent window frames from plater in TN. They look fantastic!
Paid $400 for the pair to be plated ,with a 4 week turn around.

S&H Chrome Plating & Powder Coating
817 Madison Industrial Rd.
Madison, TN 37115
(615)865-5100
Title: Re: Chrome Plating
Post by: gjz30075 on November 28, 2018, 01:32:52 PM
Did they keep the fine character lines down in the 'crotch' area?     I've seen that area buffed out so bad that it's entirely flat.
Title: Re: Chrome Plating
Post by: alexgt350h on November 28, 2018, 06:53:14 PM
Yes, the lines are still clearly visible.
Title: Re: Chrome Plating
Post by: 2112 on November 28, 2018, 07:26:38 PM
Love to see a picture if you have one, Brent

Now to find someone who can do the vents in the inside sail panels.
Title: Re: Chrome Plating
Post by: alexgt350h on November 28, 2018, 07:30:09 PM
Not sure how well picture will come out, but will go out to shop and give it a try.
Title: Re: Chrome Plating
Post by: corbins on November 28, 2018, 08:43:46 PM
Wonder if they do satin chrome? May give them a call.
Title: Re: Chrome Plating
Post by: 2112 on November 28, 2018, 09:27:08 PM
Brent's pictures
Title: Re: Chrome Plating
Post by: CharlesTurner on November 28, 2018, 11:05:51 PM
Looks like they turned out nice, might have to try them sometime.
Title: Re: Chrome Plating
Post by: Chris Thauberger on November 28, 2018, 11:14:43 PM
Any chance you can get a better angle on the lower corner?

My picture below of original before chrome show clear edges.

Might just be the lighting that hides the top edge in you picture.

Thanks for sharing.


Chris

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Title: Re: Chrome Plating
Post by: kingchief on November 29, 2018, 08:15:57 AM
Crud!  Just got mine back from another plater and the lines are GONE!!!  Oh well.  Just posted a little too late for me.  At least I have now replaced the repops my restorer installed and KEPT the originals!  My fault for not being more hands on and knowledgeable during the restoration process.  Another lesson for me! Physically CHECK EVERYTHING during the restoration process.

Steve


Title: Re: Chrome Plating
Post by: alexgt350h on November 29, 2018, 02:19:50 PM
Although this area is still well defined, I would say the rechromed version might be as much as 5% less defined.
New pictures really didn't show the detail.

Brent
Title: Re: Chrome Plating
Post by: acman63 on December 23, 2018, 02:32:27 PM
If the die cast has pitting its super hard to fill the pits and keep the lines defined
Title: Re: Chrome Plating
Post by: TLea on December 24, 2018, 07:47:38 AM
Skilled platers will grind lines back in after pit removal