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#509660 - 05/14/08 11:30 AM
Chrome Plating Plastic
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Registered: 12/02/07
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Loc: Prescott WI
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Has anyone had any experience with companies that do the vacuum plating on plastic parts? I have four center hubcaps approximately 4 inches in diameter from my 63 Avanti wire wheels that I would like to get replated. About a year ago a company gave a quote of $65 each. I thought that was a bit high. Any suggestions?
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#509692 - 05/14/08 01:22 PM
Re: Chrome Plating Plastic
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Other than finding NOS centers or shopping to different platers I don't think you have any options. Actually that sounds reasonable to me. If they were metal to be rechromed I'd estimate they would be in the $150-200 apiece range..........Bob
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#509744 - 05/14/08 05:59 PM
Re: Chrome Plating Plastic
[Re: Bhigdog]
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The wire wheels are an aftermarket varity for an Avanti-II
I would love to buy NOS If I knew where to look.
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#509751 - 05/14/08 06:24 PM
Re: Chrome Plating Plastic
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Registered: 05/19/04
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Loc: Tucson, AZ
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Hello Curti: I have recently shipped 'chromed plastic' headlamp & tail lamp bezels to CV Vacuum Platers to be 're-plated'. Although I don't yet have the restored parts, I was impressed with their responses to my questions. It appears they know their trade... Each bezel will cost about $125 to be stripped, prepped & 're-plated'. It not cheap but I anticipate high quality work. Check out their informative web site. They prefer to restore OEM parts because of their superiority to some reproduction items. You may wish to send images & discuss your needs before shipping the parts. Good Luck, Paul
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#509871 - 05/15/08 08:34 AM
Re: Chrome Plating Plastic
[Re: pfloro]
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Thanks Paul, I sent the picture on the cap off to them for a quote.
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#510290 - 05/17/08 07:17 AM
Re: Chrome Plating Plastic
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I recieved a quote back from CV Vacuum Platers of $20 - $25 each. They have a minimum shop charge of $100, so it will be that plus shipping. Thanks for the help!
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