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Re-Chroming
OldTimer - February 18th, 2015 at 06:00 PM

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.

vw54 - February 18th, 2015 at 06:44 PM

Place to do is in Albury NSW bars will cost around $ 500 each plus repairs

Mr Muppet - February 18th, 2015 at 08:18 PM

I would recommend Queensland chrome plating , 423 Wondall Rd Tingalpa , http://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 - February 18th, 2015 at 08:32 PM

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.

vlad01 - February 18th, 2015 at 11:07 PM

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

They been in the business a long long time.

vw54 - February 19th, 2015 at 06:39 AM

Sounds good "" Queensland chrome plating "" Ask if hes does the copper under before nickel and chrome If he does the copper then great

psimitar - February 19th, 2015 at 05:41 PM

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 :)

OldTimer - February 19th, 2015 at 05:52 PM

Thank you gentlemen, all very interesting and informative.
Will have a ring around and see what I can come up with - Will report back.

vlad01 - February 22nd, 2015 at 05:28 PM

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Originally posted by psimitar
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.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/vladk01/IMG_0388_zpsb0d314dd.jpg


http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/vladk01/IMG_0387_zpsec5295fc.jpg

psimitar - February 22nd, 2015 at 10:44 PM

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Originally posted by vlad01
Quote:
Originally posted by psimitar
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 :D

helbus - February 23rd, 2015 at 03:05 PM

Real good chrome plating is not cheap. We got all the chromework done for a 1956 Jaguar XK140. Over $6000 to get it done.

psimitar - February 23rd, 2015 at 10:06 PM

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Originally posted by helbus
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 :lol:

But a quality job is generally gonna cost you.