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Old 27-10-2004, 09:58 PM
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who does cheap chromeing for car parts the last time i phoned a place in peterbrougth they wanted a 3 and a half month turn around any one out there know any cheap
Old 27-10-2004, 10:03 PM
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I'll give you a tip......

Stay away from 'Cheap' when it comes to Chroming. I think Triple Chroming is the best bet, but not sure who does it......
Old 27-10-2004, 10:04 PM
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try these they do a lot of car stuff and were quite cheap the last time i used them,they took about three weeks to chrome dip a strut brace


Pro-Plate Metal Finishing Company,17, Armstrong Rd, Manor Trading Estate, Benfleet, Essex SS7 4PW Tel: 01268 752037
Old 27-10-2004, 10:13 PM
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Tripple chroming is generally concidered, 1 coat of copper, one of nickel and one coat of chrome.

Its not cheap as the metal has to be polished first and at every stage.
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chroming aint cheap full stop!

metal needs to be polished, thats the expensive bit, dipping isnt
Old 28-10-2004, 10:10 PM
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yeah thats why i want it cheap dont wanna spend shit loads on bits you dont really see thanks for the phone number owens
Old 29-10-2004, 06:28 AM
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Why not use bright silver powdercoat and clear over the top?

Not as shiney but a lot cheaper and more durable.

Looks good too.
Old 29-10-2004, 09:57 AM
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theres still alot of money in powder coating as you need every thing sand blasted and spot on clean then painted rather stick to chrome
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hi mate try carl russel at quality chrome he does all mine re pf cover car november 04 issue 01482589838
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will do mate chers will dig out mag
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