umodelnut Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Alright, my U-600 emblem is very pitted and lost all its chrome. Does anybody know a good plating shop where they can fill in these pits, and re-chrome it? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32882-good-re-chromeplating-places/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Some places in Jersey Vinny. Nothing up by you? How about near Albany or Newburgh? Those type of places are usually in industrial areas. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32882-good-re-chromeplating-places/#findComment-207805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted September 22, 2013 Author Share Posted September 22, 2013 Nope, I cant find any. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32882-good-re-chromeplating-places/#findComment-207806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 There's gotta be something. If your desperate one of us could give you some names down here if you are willing to ship. I would ask around up by you some more. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32882-good-re-chromeplating-places/#findComment-207808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I have a place in Nashville I use, dont know until I see what you got if its doable, let me check with Bill @ Winrock to see if he has an old U emblem laying around I could get re chromed, you just need the emblem from the drivers side cowl in front of the door right? Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32882-good-re-chromeplating-places/#findComment-207832 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Vin,i always check Hemmings when looking for something like this,theres one in Bellmore,NY..................................................Markhttp://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/servicesoffered/unspecified/unspecified/1560362.htmlhttp://www.4chrome.com/gallery.htm Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32882-good-re-chromeplating-places/#findComment-207833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted September 22, 2013 Author Share Posted September 22, 2013 I have a place in Nashville I use, dont know until I see what you got if its doable, let me check with Bill @ Winrock to see if he has an old U emblem laying around I could get re chromed, you just need the emblem from the drivers side cowl in front of the door right?Yes. Its the U-600 emblem that goes on the drivers side of the cab. Doesnt Winrock have an email? And thanks Mark, i will look into that. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32882-good-re-chromeplating-places/#findComment-207855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Yeah but I can't remember it Vinny I just call em when I need something. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32882-good-re-chromeplating-places/#findComment-207874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 pretty sure there is one in Syracuse Vinster. gotta google it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32882-good-re-chromeplating-places/#findComment-207882 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 EPA shut most of them down,cost of dealing with all the chemicals.There is a place down the ST from me that says they do it,have to go check them out. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32882-good-re-chromeplating-places/#findComment-207886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted September 22, 2013 Author Share Posted September 22, 2013 Im gonna send Winrock a message. And Matt i googled Sandys chrome shop and nothing came up. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32882-good-re-chromeplating-places/#findComment-207888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Sandys Bumper shop or something its called Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32882-good-re-chromeplating-places/#findComment-207895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 like i told you give Orange County Choppers a call and see who they deal with. Might work if they're nice enough. Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32882-good-re-chromeplating-places/#findComment-207896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 If you want show quality there's a place in Holyoke MA that Wayne from Chasing Classic Cars uses. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32882-good-re-chromeplating-places/#findComment-207900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Sandy's Bumper mart Inc. Syracuse Ny. took me 1.2 seconds to find Vinster. someones being lazy! kids these days!!! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32882-good-re-chromeplating-places/#findComment-207901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted September 22, 2013 Author Share Posted September 22, 2013 Sandy's Bumper mart Inc. Syracuse Ny. took me 1.2 seconds to find Vinster. someones being lazy! kids these days!!!Lazy? Ok. But anyways i gave the Sandys number to Papa and the 21st century place. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32882-good-re-chromeplating-places/#findComment-207908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Super Chrome in Asbury Park NJ or Paul's Chrome Plating in Pittsburgh Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32882-good-re-chromeplating-places/#findComment-207950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Im gonna send Winrock a message. And Matt i googled Sandys chrome shop and nothing came up.Let me know if they answer Vin...I have sent them three emails with parts requests and got nothing! Been a month or so! Last one was the other night... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32882-good-re-chromeplating-places/#findComment-207957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy5487 Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 We have a place here in st albans wv. Leonards chrome plating. Only place remotely close to me Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32882-good-re-chromeplating-places/#findComment-207959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Let me know if they answer Vin...I have sent them three emails with parts requests and got nothing! Been a month or so! Last one was the other night...Have you called em Leslie? Its only 3 main people running that place they get pretty covered up. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32882-good-re-chromeplating-places/#findComment-207971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 Let me know if they answer Vin...I have sent them three emails with parts requests and got nothing! Been a month or so! Last one was the other night...I'll let you know. If they dont get back to me in a week or so, i'll call them. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32882-good-re-chromeplating-places/#findComment-207993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Vin, I use Hanlon's in Richmond for my "everyday, industrial" type stuff. Good work, good prices, but not always show quality. http://hanlonplating.com/index.php I use Paul's Chrome Plating in Evans City, PA near Pittsburgh for my show quality stuff and to have any "pot metal" items re-furbished and plated. Top quality and you pay for what you get. http://www.paulschrome.com/ Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32882-good-re-chromeplating-places/#findComment-208018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 Vin,I use Hanlon's in Richmond for my "everyday, industrial" type stuff. Good work, good prices, but not always show quality. http://hanlonplating.com/index.phpI use Paul's Chrome Plating in Evans City, PA near Pittsburgh for my show quality stuff and to have any "pot metal" items re-furbished and plated. Top quality and you pay for what you get.http://www.paulschrome.com/Thanks. Looks like i have alot of options. Gotta write them all down. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32882-good-re-chromeplating-places/#findComment-208047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Paul's also gives lifetime warrantys as well Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32882-good-re-chromeplating-places/#findComment-208162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 You cannot do it to a pot metal piece like the emblem, but you will save quite a bit of the cost of a re-plating if you buff the piece out yourself before you get it plated. A significant part of the cost of plating work is polishing the piece prior to plating. It is not unusual for shops to charge $50.00 per hour or more to buff out parts. If you DYI you need to get it completely scratch free as any defects will show through the plating. Depending on what it is, and how badly it is pitted, I have started with 120 grit paper and worked all the way up to a fine polish grit on the buffing wheel. The better the buff job, the better the plating will look. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32882-good-re-chromeplating-places/#findComment-208195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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