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From: Autolycus on 27 Apr 2007 04:54

"Geoff Mackenzie" <gmac(a)chapterfive.org.uk> wrote in message
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> Looking for a recommendation for a good rechroming firm, distance no
> object.
>
Derby Plating (01332 382408) have an excellent reputation, but aren't
cheap. A friend whose judgment I trust has used them for many years,
and has put a lot of Rolls-Royce and Bentley stuff their way - his own
and for other people.

I've also seen recommendations for Standard Chrome of Coventry (024 7668
3624), but don't know anyone personally who has used them.

I'm sure everyone will be interested to hear who you choose, how big a
mortgage you need, and what sort of job you get. With a 10-year
follow-up.


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Kevin Poole
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From: Mike Edwards on 27 Apr 2007 05:06
> Looking for a recommendation for a good rechroming firm, distance no
> object.

I had my wheelnuts replated at Nuneaton Fine Finishing, pretty good job done
and there's no real problems with them now after a couple of years.

The only niggle I had was that when they'd cleaned off the burrs on the nuts
I supplied, it was quite difficult to find a decent socket that would fit
properly, so I ended up with a slightly larger socket with some insulation
tape inside it - this has the added effect that the surface that contacts
the newly-chromed nut is relatively soft.

Mike.


From: swdenman on 27 Apr 2007 05:15
On 26 Apr, 18:28, "Geoff Mackenzie" <g...(a)chapterfive.org.uk> wrote:
> Looking for a recommendation for a good rechroming firm, distance no object.
>

We use ACF Howell in Walsall and been happy with the results and
service. Their number is 01922 649992 . In fact, our postie, who is a
classic bike collector also uses them. I can't remember who I
originally got the recommendation from but I did a fair bit of
research at the time and they came out best.
_____________________________________________________
Simon Denman
Classic Motoring - Jaguar E-Type Convertible Classic Car Hire
Web: http://www.classicmotoring.co.uk
Tel: 01452 864050

From: Dave Plowman (News) on 27 Apr 2007 05:52
In article <4631bd12$0$8751$ed2619ec(a)ptn-nntp-reader02.plus.net>,
Mike Edwards <test(a)test.com> wrote:
> The only niggle I had was that when they'd cleaned off the burrs on the
> nuts I supplied, it was quite difficult to find a decent socket that
> would fit properly, so I ended up with a slightly larger socket with
> some insulation tape inside it - this has the added effect that the
> surface that contacts the newly-chromed nut is relatively soft.

Surely an edge drive - Metrinch or similar - would get round that problem?

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Dave Plowman dave(a)davenoise.co.uk London SW
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From: Rob on 27 Apr 2007 09:12
Jim Warren wrote:
> Dave Plowman (News) <dave(a)davenoise.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:4ed9b28884dave(a)davenoise.co.uk...
>
>>In article <59c5ncF2jkqvlU1(a)mid.individual.net>,
>> Geoff Mackenzie <gmac(a)chapterfive.org.uk> wrote:
>>
>>>Bit like looking for a reliable builder or plumber, I think, but I'm
>
> sure
>
>>>the assembled wisdom of this NG will point me in the right direction!
>>
>>I'll bet there will be BS or similar specs for chrome plating and you'd
>>need to specify which one you want. Penny pinching on the materials seems
>>endemic these days - all many seem to do is something that will last a
>>reasonable warranty period like a year or so. And of course few modern
>>cars have any chrome plated steel.
>>
>
> Just a thought - customised motorbikes seem to use a lot of chrome. It
> might be worth asking the same question in a motorcycles NG.
>
> Jim
>
>

There is another factor in this, the size of the piece to be re chromed.

Some shops only have small baths and do small jobs. (like bike bits)

What you may have to ask if they can do a bar or what ever. Gee its
expensive now to get a job done proper.

I do know a good place that's recommended to send stuff, all the vintage
blokes send it to, for an excellent job.

rm


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