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OldTimer Seriously Crusin Dubber

199 posts · joined May 2009 ·

#1008604
Hey fellow dubsters,

I am wanting to bring my external shiny bits back to their original lustre. Mainly the front and rear bumpers and door handles and decklid t-handle.

I'm in north Brissie and was wondering if anyone knows of, and has used, someone in my neck of the woods?

Also, are there any 'gotchyas' I need to be aware of?

Any advice would be good.

Cheers.
air is cool, but air-cooled is cooler!
1967 Aussie Built Type 1 1915 Deluxe

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1008605
Place to do is in Albury NSW bars will cost around $ 500 each plus repairs
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

Mr Muppet Commited Dubber

74 posts · joined Nov 2010 ·

#1008611
I would recommend Queensland chrome plating , 423 Wondall Rd Tingalpa , www.qldchromeplating.com.au.
I searched all over Brisbane for work, for a chrome plater and this guy does really good work. Small operation but he follows the right processes.

hpnotch Seriously Crusin Dubber

133 posts · joined Nov 2012 ·

#1008612
Queensland chrome plating X2.
Here's their work on my type 3 bumpers.
Not cheap - at least $500 per bumper , but they will repair and straighten before chroming.

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vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 ·

#1008618
AA Vinney's did mine for $330 and with same results as that ^

They been in the business a long long time.

71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1008623
Sounds good "" Queensland chrome plating "" Ask if hes does the copper under before nickel and chrome If he does the copper then great
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·

#1008637
DieCast Wizard in Nerangba did a good job on my rear view mirror stem so they'll be a good bet for the door handles n such like. $90 all up per item.

QLD plating quoted me about $800 per bumper from memory. Does the proper 'triple' plating process but $330 from Vlad. Holy cow!!! Even with shipping by E-Go I'd say that's a sweet deal 🙂
madness is in the eye of the beholder 👍

OldTimer Seriously Crusin Dubber

199 posts · joined May 2009 ·

#1008638
Thank you gentlemen, all very interesting and informative.
Will have a ring around and see what I can come up with - Will report back.
air is cool, but air-cooled is cooler!
1967 Aussie Built Type 1 1915 Deluxe

vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 ·

#1008791
psimitar wrote:DieCast Wizard in Nerangba did a good job on my rear view mirror stem so they'll be a good bet for the door handles n such like. $90 all up per item.

QLD plating quoted me about $800 per bumper from memory. Does the proper 'triple' plating process but $330 from Vlad. Holy cow!!! Even with shipping by E-Go I'd say that's a sweet deal 🙂
yeah thats thick as all hell triple plate process. They said to be careful with tightening the bolts as their plating is that thick it won't bend with the steel and can crack.

they even have type 3 late bumper jigs and dollys which just shows the experience they have. Late type 3 out of all cars. I was surprised!

they even do the moraro, falcon GT and just about any aussie muscle plastic interior face plates that have the chrome piping, edging.

To be able to chrome plate selective areas of platic takes some skills and knowledge.

here is mine.





71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE

psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·

#1008812
vlad01 wrote:
psimitar wrote:DieCast Wizard in Nerangba did a good job on my rear view mirror stem so they'll be a good bet for the door handles n such like. $90 all up per item.

QLD plating quoted me about $800 per bumper from memory. Does the proper 'triple' plating process but $330 from Vlad. Holy cow!!! Even with shipping by E-Go I'd say that's a sweet deal 🙂
yeah thats thick as all hell triple plate process. They said to be careful with tightening the bolts as their plating is that thick it won't bend with the steel and can crack.

they even have type 3 late bumper jigs and dollys which just shows the experience they have. Late type 3 out of all cars. I was surprised!

they even do the moraro, falcon GT and just about any aussie muscle plastic interior face plates that have the chrome piping, edging.

To be able to chrome plate selective areas of platic takes some skills and knowledge.
I'm glad I'm moving to Melbourne this year then cos I know where my original bumpers are going 🙂

Probably all the door handle etc too 😀
madness is in the eye of the beholder 👍

psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·

#1008853
helbus wrote:Real good chrome plating is not cheap. We got all the chromework done for a 1956 Jaguar XK140. Over $6000 to get it done.
Yes and no on that. I'm not surprised plating is cheaper in Vic compared to Qld just cause more competition and more need in Vic than Qld. Well and Qld is generally more expensive for many things 😂

But a quality job is generally gonna cost you.
madness is in the eye of the beholder 👍