Local chrome plating?
12-06-2010, 04:45 AM
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Local chrome plating?
I am looking to have the lips of my wheels and some other things chromed but can't seem to find someone local,or even semilocal to do it.Does anyone know anyone that does it?If so,could you please post someway to contact them.
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12-06-2010, 05:42 PM
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Re: Local chrome plating?
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Re: Local chrome plating?
12-06-2010, 05:48 PM
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Re: Local chrome plating?
good luck...osha and the epa shut down nearly all chroming operations years ago....
hanlon is the ONLY one i know of in va...but there may be another
hanlon is the ONLY one i know of in va...but there may be another
12-06-2010, 07:51 PM
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Re: Local chrome plating?
Check Wheel Works in Salem. They have a sign that says "chrome wheel works", so I would assume they do chrome plating. They fixed a bend in 2 of my FN01RC's, and they did a great job. Quick turnover as well...I dropped them off at 5pm on wednesday and they were done by 11am Thursday. They do all our wheel work for the car lot.
12-07-2010, 04:29 AM
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Re: Local chrome plating?
Check Wheel Works in Salem. They have a sign that says "chrome wheel works", so I would assume they do chrome plating. They fixed a bend in 2 of my FN01RC's, and they did a great job. Quick turnover as well...I dropped them off at 5pm on wednesday and they were done by 11am Thursday. They do all our wheel work for the car lot.
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Re: Local chrome plating?
There are no *retail* chroming operations in SWVA any more. The closest you will find is Tri City Plating in Johnson City TN, or Concord Plating in Concord NC.
ElectroPlateRite in Dublin is no longer doing walk in work for any non-existing customer, and they are waning their operations down at the end of the year.
I am not sure of the work from the one listed above, but I have sent several pieces to Tri City and have had good luck.
The powdercoater in Salem right next to James River Equipment has a chrome powder coat, and honestly it looks pretty good. You may want to look into that, it is a much less expensive option. You do realize that the ENTIRE wheel will have to be chromed for just the lip, right?
ElectroPlateRite in Dublin is no longer doing walk in work for any non-existing customer, and they are waning their operations down at the end of the year.
I am not sure of the work from the one listed above, but I have sent several pieces to Tri City and have had good luck.
The powdercoater in Salem right next to James River Equipment has a chrome powder coat, and honestly it looks pretty good. You may want to look into that, it is a much less expensive option. You do realize that the ENTIRE wheel will have to be chromed for just the lip, right?
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Re: Local chrome plating?
There are no *retail* chroming operations in SWVA any more. The closest you will find is Tri City Plating in Johnson City TN, or Concord Plating in Concord NC.
ElectroPlateRite in Dublin is no longer doing walk in work for any non-existing customer, and they are waning their operations down at the end of the year.
I am not sure of the work from the one listed above, but I have sent several pieces to Tri City and have had good luck.
The powdercoater in Salem right next to James River Equipment has a chrome powder coat, and honestly it looks pretty good. You may want to look into that, it is a much less expensive option. You do realize that the ENTIRE wheel will have to be chromed for just the lip, right?
ElectroPlateRite in Dublin is no longer doing walk in work for any non-existing customer, and they are waning their operations down at the end of the year.
I am not sure of the work from the one listed above, but I have sent several pieces to Tri City and have had good luck.
The powdercoater in Salem right next to James River Equipment has a chrome powder coat, and honestly it looks pretty good. You may want to look into that, it is a much less expensive option. You do realize that the ENTIRE wheel will have to be chromed for just the lip, right?
I've seen some parts done with the chrome style powder coat,and it does look really good,especially if you do only want the lips done,since that's really the only option.
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Re: Local chrome plating?
Chrome duct tape, and a razorblade...why is this so complicated?
Seriously, the chrome powdercoating that I've seen has looked really nice. As stated above, I would check into that.
Seriously, the chrome powdercoating that I've seen has looked really nice. As stated above, I would check into that.