Re: {Chrysler 300} chrome plater

[Kurt Brueske <kurt.brueske@xxxxxxxxx>]

Dan -

There is a process called vacuum metalizing that was/is typically used to chrome plastic materials.  For example, the plastic dash panel inset on my 1967 442 has chrome trim around the perimeter, instrument pods, and other accessories that provide visual contrast with the argent silver finish elsewhere on the panel.  This was also done on many other makes and models for decades.  There was an outfit in Canada that did wonderful work but I believe they went out of business quite some time ago.  Check on the internet.

My 300H rear bumper is with AIH out of Dubuque IA…while my personal outcomes are TBD, I’ve seen examples of their work and subscribe to the owners philosophy for quality plating and what is required (in business for 50 years).  Other club members in the area may be able to comment on their product.

Kurt

On Friday, January 19, 2024 at 5:17:19 PM UTC-6 DAN300F wrote:

Hi all,

Years ago I wanted to rechrome the side bezels on my F.  One of my wifes' business associates from Japan was visiting our home.  He was a big wig at Fugitsu.  He offered to take my bezels to Japan and have Fugitsu's plating department rechrome them.  I agreed.  When he returned them to me he said that they will never corrode again.  The secret is that both bezels were placed in a vacuum during the rechroming process.  So far so good.

Does anyone know if someone in this country uses vacuum for rechroming?

Dan Reitz

Bell Canyon, CA

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Date: 1/19/24 2:21 PM (GMT-08:00)

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Subject: Re: {Chrysler 300} chrome plater

Hi Bob, Sherm's plating in Sacramento is the best. They don't loose parts or destroy pot metal.
I owned a plating shop and it takes a high skill level to get a good finish on pot metal. Good luck.

Frank

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On Fri, Jan 19, 2024 at 11:23 AM, John Grady

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agree Custom Plating Specialist a terrific job for me , fair price . plating is big dollars now , way it is, but theses guys were terrific to work with and price was fair from get go . Great work and on time . 

Others seem to see how high they can go ! 

AAA + from

me . Thank you to Bob M for recommendation of them to me , too . 

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On Jan 19, 2024, at 2:00 PM, JACK DEMAR <oldwo...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:



Not sure about the list but Custom Plating Specialist Inc. in Brillion, WI is terrific, I have used them for both pot metal and bumpers their work is excellent, reasonable price and good turn around time. Phone 902 756-3284   

On 01/19/2024 12:42 PM CST Bob Jasinski <rpj...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

 

 

I’m looking for contact information on a chrome plater mentioned on the list a while back, I believe they were in Wisconsin.  I’d appreciate information on that plater or any that have done pot metal parts, I’ve got a pair of tail light housings I need to get done.

 

Thanks!

 

Bob J

Danville, CA

925-366-0035 cell

 

 

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