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Re Chroming rail fittings
Bob Kemmler JR	#1  Posted on 01/22/07 - 5:42 PM
Member Project Albums Posts: 269 Comments: 7 Joined: 10/10/05	What has been anyones expierience with having this done?Cost?turn around time?Quality?Would you do it again?Any other options for coatings? On the hunt for a classic 19 or 21 Whaler
Joe Kriz	#2  Posted on 01/22/07 - 5:55 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	Bob, I used to work for a chrome outfit many decades ago.... Find a GOOD chrome shop and you shouldn't have any problems having this done.
Tom W Clark	#3  Posted on 01/22/07 - 9:41 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 4280 Comments: 7 Joined: 09/30/05	Bob, It depends on the shop. The shop I use here in Seattle does excellent work and charges about $10 per rail fitting (quite expensive). It usually takes at least a couple weeks. There are numerous well regarded chrome shops that take work via mail. You may even have a good shop in your local area. Ask around.
Jeff	#4  Posted on 01/23/07 - 6:33 AM
Member Posts: 1987 Comments: 34 Joined: 04/02/05	Bob, You could re chrome but have you though about powdercoating? The finish would last a lot long and they have some chrome like finishes now. 1993 23' Walkaround Whaler Drive
Bob Kemmler JR	#5  Posted on 01/23/07 - 8:21 AM
Member Project Albums Posts: 269 Comments: 7 Joined: 10/10/05	Thanks for the information.$10 a fitting doesn't sound as bad as i was expecting.I just can't justify putting the nasty looking fittings back on the boat after going through the hassle of completely stripping it down to a bare hull and awl gripping it.I didn't want to make this boat pretty since i plan on using it for some heavy fishing,but thats the route it looks to be going. On the hunt for a classic 19 or 21 Whaler
Tom W Clark	#6  Posted on 01/23/07 - 9:17 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 4280 Comments: 7 Joined: 09/30/05	I've gotta say, the shop I use, Mastercraft Metal Finishing 1175-T Harrison Street Seattle, WA 98109 206-622-6380 ...does a better job than the originals. I have had them do several classic bow lights/chocks as well.