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: Chroming Pot Metal Trim


66ElkyBB
Dec 29th, 03, 9:21 PM
Where's the best place to get pot metal pieces chromed and slightly filled/repaired? Most folks just chrome steel or specialize in bumpers. I need to redo the four cab moldings on my Elky.

d1_bradley
Dec 30th, 03, 9:27 PM
I've heard good things about Paul's. They do all types. http://www.paulschrome.com/

JJ'65
Dec 30th, 03, 9:57 PM
Look in "Hemmings Motor news" at your local larger bookstore/newstand and maybe at your friendly county library smile.gif

My $0.02

66ElkyBB
Dec 30th, 03, 10:27 PM
Thanks. So far the only place that actually welcomes pot metal stuff is Paul's.

70isfine
Dec 30th, 03, 10:49 PM
Pauls is the only place i know that does pot metal.I had some taillight bezels for a 69 roadrunner done by Pauls and they were very nice.Not cheap at all though. :eek:

Forrest
Dec 31st, 03, 10:29 AM
Try Advanced Custom Chrome in Erie, PA. Ph: 814-455-1233 and talk to Chris. Outstanding work and fair prices.

Rich-L79
Dec 31st, 03, 11:08 AM
The Finishing Touch in Chicago does pot metal but is VERY expensive. Great results from them though.

I'm trying out Performance Plating in Olathe, KS which came highly recommended with my '65 console and '64 GTO tail lights. If I ever get them back I'll let you know how they turn out! Price were very reasonable compared to the specialty places like The Finishing Touch and Paul's.

red68chevL
Dec 31st, 03, 11:15 AM
Call Steve at A.I.H. Chrome in Dubuque, IA. 1-800-782-8235. Unbelievable rechrome work, he did my tail light bezels on my 1968 Chevelle, I dont know what you call pricey, but if you want good chrome work done, pay up.

rendrikat
Jan 1st, 04, 1:47 PM
I had mine done at Ogden Chrome in Ogden Utah, damm expensive, $460.00
but they did a great job. I would shop price more than I did, live and learn. They also did my rear bumper and did an excellent job $200.00

DN
Jan 1st, 04, 3:54 PM
Custom Plating in Snellville,GA is closer to you. 770-736-1118

65wagonman
Jan 1st, 04, 3:56 PM
pauls did my roof rack they told me when it would be done and it was right on time they will be doing all the chroming on my 65 post i think they are the best

Resq302
Jan 2nd, 04, 8:05 PM
There is a place out in Ca called Lemon Grove Plating. They specialize in pot metal chroming and from what I have heard, they do a great job with a fairly reasonable price. If you want me to, I can try and dig up their address and number for ya.

mike69ss
Jan 2nd, 04, 8:11 PM
I've had good results with Pauls, but its not cheap.

DN
Jan 4th, 04, 1:15 PM
Here's another one , closer yet. Pot Metal Restorations, Tallahassee, Florida 850-562-3847

66ElkyBB
Jan 4th, 04, 10:26 PM
Thanks everybody for the great replies - never realized I had so many choices, but that's great!