From: Geoff Mackenzie on


>
> 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


Thanks, Rob. Fortunately the bits are quite small - four quarter bumpers
and four overriders. Possibly the bar across the grille, but I think it's
made of Mazak (or marzipan) which means it's unlikely to last, however well
it's replated. That part is still obtainable, though, so I'll probably
treat it as a "consumable" and resign myself to replacing it every couple of
years.

Regarding cost - I know it's not going to be cheap, but I'd rather spend top
dollar now and expect it to last for at least ten years than have a cheap
job that has to be re-done every three years or so. It's a car I intend to
keep until I start pushing up daisies - had it 33 years now, and see no
reason to change it - so I'm looking for a really decent long-term solution
rather than a tart-it-up-to-flog-it job.

I'm getting down to a short list of companies to contact, but would be
interested to have details of the one you are keen on. Even more interested
if it turns out to be one that others have recommended!

Geoff MacK


From: Classic-Car-World Ltd on
Hi Geoff, give Neil Martin a ring at Brighthouse Metal Finishers (Formally
S.B.Products Metal Finishers) in Peterborough, Tel: 01733.266138.

He should be able to help. Give him my regards if you contact him.
--
Kindest Regards

Tom
Tom McCay (Director)
Classic-Car-World Ltd
Tel: 01522 888178
FAX: 0870 705 9115
E-Mail: tom(a)classic-car-world.co.uk
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"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.
>
> Back in the sixties, when my car was born, quality control was at an
> all-time low. But even so, the shiny bits lasted for at least ten years
> before they started pimpling. Lasted long after the body had fallen
> apart.
>
> Over the years I have had quite a few bits rechromed. In every case they
> looked superb on arrival - but never lasted. A year or so at best.
>
> Current situation - all my chrome, replated five years ago, is in a
> mess -
> always treated carefully, washed and waxed, no abrasives but even so is
> now
> resembling a teenager with acne.
>
> There was a pretty good article in Classic and Sportscar (or might have
> been
> Octane) recently about how rechroming should be done, with a list of
> people
> who do it. But.... does anyone on this NG have any personal experience?
> Ideally, a job done some ten years ago which is still in good nick.
>
> 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!
>
> Geoff MacK
>
>


From: R.N. Robinson on

"Autolycus" <mar2007(a)mainbeam.co.uk> wrote in message
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>
> "Geoff Mackenzie" <gmac(a)chapterfive.org.uk> wrote in message
> news:59c5ncF2jkqvlU1(a)mid.individual.net...
>> Looking for a recommendation for a good rechroming firm, distance no
>> object.
>>

>

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

They did some motor bike bits for me about three years ago. Not very cheap,
not very quick, but good.

Ron Robinson