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I need a Great Chrome Guy
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Posted on 07/18/11 - 6:28 PM
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I have searched here for the answer to this question with no definite answer. I need my hand rail parts chromed, If you know a guy personally or have had great service from someone who is easy to contact please pass the information along. Many thanks.
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Posted on 07/19/11 - 3:08 AM
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Check with Modenacart. Josh had some of his parts chromed and I think the place was in NJ and very reasonable.
He tried to get my old Morse MT2 control re chromed but the place will not touch parts that are pot metal. They did a real nice job on the brass parts.
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Posted on 07/19/11 - 6:34 AM
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I use Mastercraft Metal Finishing in Seattle.
http://mastercraftmetalfinishing.lbu....g.lbu.com/
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Posted on 07/19/11 - 9:33 AM
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Is it recommended to remove old flaking chrome or sand down scratches before sending it off to be re-chromed?
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Posted on 07/19/11 - 9:58 AM
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Yes, anything you can do to clean up the parts beforehand will save labor (and expense) at the chrome shop.
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Posted on 07/19/11 - 1:05 PM
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Thanks for the reply's guys. I did remember that Josh just had some work done, but I thought I remembered him saying the guy was a little hard to contact.
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Posted on 07/21/11 - 3:55 AM
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Bake wrote:
Thanks for the reply's guys. I did remember that Josh just had some work done, but I thought I remembered him saying the guy was a little hard to contact.
I think Josh mentioned the guy was not big on answering Emails but was easy to get on the phone.
This might be the place if it will copy here. http://www.phillipselectroplating.com/
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Posted on 07/21/11 - 3:14 PM
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My father just had some grab-rail ends re-chromed for his Hatteras, the guy is good, but not cheap, his info is this Glenn West, email glennwest7@gmail.com, phone # cell 910-574-2354. His business is in Fayetteville, NC. He does great work, but replacement is more costly.
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Posted on 07/21/11 - 3:34 PM
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There is also these guys:
Graves Plating Inc.
http://www.gravesplating.com/
They can plate badly pitted metal and crappy pot metal too, no problem, but it is not cheap to bring back parts like that.
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Posted on 07/21/11 - 5:02 PM
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Thanks again i will make some calls on these guys. I have not checked to see if these parts were available new I just assumed either they would cost more or not even be available.
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Posted on 07/21/11 - 5:55 PM
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The guy I used said it is cheaper to NOT remove the chrome yourself. He uses a chemcial bath to remove the chrome and you will lose parent material if you clean off some of the chrome yourself.
I paid $90 to get about 21 or so parts rechromed and he brazed one of the fittings back togehter. I have been very happy with the results thus far.
http://www.phillipselectroplating.com/ating.com/
You will need to call his cell phone to talk with him.
if you have a problem getting up with him and if you pay shipping both ways, I can bring the parts to him. He is located about 20 minutes from my house.
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Posted on 07/21/11 - 5:57 PM
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I think his cell is
252-671-2151. He will talk your ear off too.
I really don't see how he is making any money at the price he charges.
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Posted on 07/22/11 - 9:15 AM
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cool Josh, Ill call him next week. How About the 17 did it sell?
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Posted on 07/22/11 - 7:24 PM
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Right now it is pending payment with a full price offer. I already received a 10% deposit and the rest is suppose to be in the mail.
I don't want to sell, but I have to be realistic.
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Posted on 07/22/11 - 9:42 PM
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Good you sold it, better you did not get beat up on your price
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Posted on 07/23/11 - 6:08 AM
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Forgot to mention, the guy won't rechrome any pot metal. It is just too hard to get completely clean.
I will be glad when the whole deal is over.
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