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parb · 01-27-2019, 07:59 PM

Hi,

i want to re-chrome the original nose badges on my 1972 GMC Jimmy. Its the three letters that spell out "GMC" attached to the hood.

I have polished them up and they look pretty good under artificial light, but when i take them out in full sun i can see that the chrome is so thin in places that the underlying metal shines through.

Any recommendations for a good chrome restore / rechrome shop?
These pieces are so small that the cost of shipping doesn't bother me.

thanks for any advice!

**Getter-Done** · 01-27-2019, 09:01 PM

I 'm sub to this thread.
This place sounds good to me.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=778276

There is also a place in Nashville, Tn. that has a good reputation.

https://www.shchrome.com/

**DeadheadNM** · 01-27-2019, 09:24 PM

Electroplating of El Paso. I’ve used them several times. Good results good prices and reasonable turn around time.

parb · 01-28-2019, 11:50 AM

Deadhead,

is this the shop? http://www.electroplatingelpaso.com/

You've used them yourself?

SeventyOne · 01-28-2019, 01:28 PM

Par theres a shop in Hayward I just used for my CST panel strips and my bumpers. Pieces look great and have a 3yr warranty.

https://www.atbumpers.com/

**DeadheadNM** · 01-29-2019, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by parb

Deadhead,

is this the shop? http://www.electroplatingelpaso.com/

You've used them yourself?

Yep. Easy to work with.

parb · 01-28-2019, 03:10 PM

Whats the address to the hayward shop? I sent my pieces for the nose to el paso. They quoted $118 to rechrome the parts (triple process).
But i think i may want to rechrome the interior trim pieces for the side upholstry on my jimmy (i think this chrome piece was only there in the CST edition).

SeventyOne · 01-28-2019, 04:40 PM

Click the link above. It's just off Industrial.

4oldcars · 01-29-2019, 09:38 AM

I too have used El Paso with no complaints.

parb · 01-31-2019, 12:29 AM

my nose logo arrived to their shop today. got a really reasonable quote from them to re-chrome. I hope to get the badge back in a week or two.

They where really nice to deal with. We should create a permalink with vendors we like to do business with. If i get quality back i would add this one to that list...

**DeadheadNM** · 01-31-2019, 10:42 PM

Example finished bumpers...

**richard2717** · 02-02-2019, 12:54 PM

x3 on ElPaso. Used them several times now and quite happy with results

**72blzrWA** · 02-17-2019, 11:06 PM

I took a rally center cap into a local chrome shop and they basically laughed. Said for them to re-chrome it (but it would look really nice... real nice.) was $200. Each! We can buy driver quality or re-pops a lot less so that didn't make sense for me. Hate to waste these as they are solid just abused with someone's rattle can and slightly bubbled, but is it worth re-chroming? Is there anyone that would do a set for a little more than re-pops?

parb · 02-17-2019, 11:13 PM

I think I paid $500 for all 4 to be rechromed. I was really happy with the result. I

**72blzrWA** · 02-17-2019, 11:41 PM

Thanks, Was that the El Paso shop?

parb · 02-17-2019, 11:48 PM

It was a local guy. Santa Cruz metal polishing.
Truthfully, I wasn't expecting him to rechrome them, he sent it out somewhere. I thought he was just going to help me with a dent and polish them.

He doesn't have much of a web page, is an older British guy. Super nice, but I the impression that this wasn't his typical gig.

01-27-2019, 07:59 PM	#1
parb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: mountain view, CA Posts: 361	recommendation for chrome shop? Hi, i want to re-chrome the original nose badges on my 1972 GMC Jimmy. Its the three letters that spell out "GMC" attached to the hood. I have polished them up and they look pretty good under artificial light, but when i take them out in full sun i can see that the chrome is so thin in places that the underlying metal shines through. Any recommendations for a good chrome restore / rechrome shop? These pieces are so small that the cost of shipping doesn't bother me. thanks for any advice!

01-27-2019, 09:01 PM	#2
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,415	Re: recommendation for chrome shop? I 'm sub to this thread. This place sounds good to me. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=778276 There is also a place in Nashville, Tn. that has a good reputation. https://www.shchrome.com/ __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

01-27-2019, 09:24 PM	#3
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,446	Re: recommendation for chrome shop? Electroplating of El Paso. I’ve used them several times. Good results good prices and reasonable turn around time. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

01-28-2019, 11:50 AM	#4
parb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: mountain view, CA Posts: 361	Re: recommendation for chrome shop? Deadhead, is this the shop? http://www.electroplatingelpaso.com/ You've used them yourself?

01-28-2019, 01:28 PM	#5
SeventyOne Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 1,382	Re: recommendation for chrome shop? Par theres a shop in Hayward I just used for my CST panel strips and my bumpers. Pieces look great and have a 3yr warranty. https://www.atbumpers.com/

01-28-2019, 03:10 PM	#7
parb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: mountain view, CA Posts: 361	Re: recommendation for chrome shop? Whats the address to the hayward shop? I sent my pieces for the nose to el paso. They quoted $118 to rechrome the parts (triple process). But i think i may want to rechrome the interior trim pieces for the side upholstry on my jimmy (i think this chrome piece was only there in the CST edition). Last edited by parb; 01-28-2019 at 03:32 PM.

01-28-2019, 04:40 PM	#8
SeventyOne Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 1,382	Re: recommendation for chrome shop? Click the link above. It's just off Industrial.

01-29-2019, 09:38 AM	#9
4oldcars Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On The Beach, S C Posts: 613	Re: recommendation for chrome shop? I too have used El Paso with no complaints. __________________ 4oldcars Driving: 1971 Jimmy w/68 Chev front clip, 1953 Bel Air 2 dr hdtp, 1996 Roadmaster wagon, 2000 Eldorado The ones I let go: 1931 2 dr sedan, 1935 pick up, 1938 2 dr sedan, 1962 SS 454, 1963 409 wagon, 1970 short bed, 1972 short bed, 1972 sub, 1976 short bed, 1986 long bed, 03 short bed

01-31-2019, 12:29 AM	#10
parb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: mountain view, CA Posts: 361	Re: recommendation for chrome shop? my nose logo arrived to their shop today. got a really reasonable quote from them to re-chrome. I hope to get the badge back in a week or two. They where really nice to deal with. We should create a permalink with vendors we like to do business with. If i get quality back i would add this one to that list...

01-31-2019, 10:42 PM	#11
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,446	Re: recommendation for chrome shop? Example finished bumpers... Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

02-02-2019, 12:54 PM	#12
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 10,128	Re: recommendation for chrome shop? x3 on ElPaso. Used them several times now and quite happy with results __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

02-17-2019, 11:06 PM	#13
72blzrWA Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 49	Re: recommendation for chrome shop? I took a rally center cap into a local chrome shop and they basically laughed. Said for them to re-chrome it (but it would look really nice... real nice.) was $200. Each! We can buy driver quality or re-pops a lot less so that didn't make sense for me. Hate to waste these as they are solid just abused with someone's rattle can and slightly bubbled, but is it worth re-chroming? Is there anyone that would do a set for a little more than re-pops?

02-17-2019, 11:13 PM	#14
parb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: mountain view, CA Posts: 361	Re: recommendation for chrome shop? I think I paid $500 for all 4 to be rechromed. I was really happy with the result. I

02-17-2019, 11:41 PM	#15
72blzrWA Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 49	Re: recommendation for chrome shop? Thanks, Was that the El Paso shop?

02-17-2019, 11:48 PM	#16
parb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: mountain view, CA Posts: 361	Re: recommendation for chrome shop? It was a local guy. Santa Cruz metal polishing. Truthfully, I wasn't expecting him to rechrome them, he sent it out somewhere. I thought he was just going to help me with a dent and polish them. He doesn't have much of a web page, is an older British guy. Super nice, but I the impression that this wasn't his typical gig.



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