dpeeler Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 I need a brass plating shop to plate a number of small pieces on a brass car I'm doing. I thought it would be like finding a good chrome plating shop....but finding out it is far different! Chrome plating shops won't do it and color consistency, environmental issues and just plain pricing seem to be the issues. My "go to" chrome plater won't touch brass and even suggests going with gold plating...which even at the extra cost, doesn't look exactly like brass! Has anyone had good luck with a brass plater that they can recommend and what is typical turnaround time and general pricing?? Thanks! PS. I'm not referring to brass restoration, ie. headlamps, etc. but actual brass plating of non-brass parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex98thdrill Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Did you try checking with someone that deals with musical instruments?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hidden_hunter Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Could you try it yourself? http://www.caswellplating.com/electroplating-anodizing/brass-plating-kits.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Carl Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 I have used Art Brass Plating in Seattle , WA. 206-767-4443 , in buisiness for over 100 years. But a good shakedown Google search might get you someone closer to you. I am often in Seattle , I can't picture a situation in which my presence could be of service to you , but I would be glad to do so in any case. - Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 man, if your chrome shop suggested gold plating- I would run from that shop..............................! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 I know of one early car out there that was restored at a professional shop and has the brass gold plated...owner didn't want to have to shine it, and gold never tarnishes....radiator shell, lights, everything.... A friend of mine just had some early car shift and brake levers brass plated, he was pleased with work but it's expensive, I'll get the name of the shop for you....he's a late sleeper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 I use J&D Plating They gold plate for the same price as chrome. J&D Chrome 153 Thompson Av West St Paul Suite 193 651-251-7400 gary@jdplating.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 No reason gold plating should be expensive in that only a very, very small amount of gold is actually used. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 American Plating did some nice brass plating on brake and shift rods.... http://www.americanplatingcompany.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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