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**hooverfish** · 10-18-2019, 05:38 PM

Sent two radio faceplates to chrome shop in Tennessee for refinish. Cost with shipping was $190.
I could've backed out since they called with estimate before refinishing, but I decided to get them done anyway.
Does anyone know of a shop that does work cheaper ??
Or is the plating business that expensive ?
I'm happy with the results, just like to know if I can do better next time.

edit: S & H Chrome, Madison Tn did my stuff.

**Grumpy old man** · 10-18-2019, 06:37 PM

There was one member who had found a chrome shop replate his radio bezels for $25.00 a piece . someone will pop up with the info / thread , Chrome isn't cheap I've had pieces done and still have more to go , Knox chrome had good prices but they closed when he retired last year . I had my 67 grille bezels /headlight bezels/ grille shelves and cowl intake done a while back . and still have a pile to go .

CG · 10-18-2019, 07:42 PM

Here is a thread I started a little while back …

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=783782

**hooverfish** · 10-18-2019, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

There was one member who had found a chrome shop replate his radio bezels for $25.00 a piece . someone will pop up with the info / thread , Chrome isn't cheap I've had pieces done and still have more to go , Knox chrome had good prices but they closed when he retired last year . I had my 67 grille bezels /headlight bezels/ grille shelves and cowl intake done a while back . and still have a pile to go .

Thank you !

Quote:

Originally Posted by CG

Here is a thread I started a little while back …

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=783782

Good info !

**davischevy** · 10-18-2019, 10:27 PM

For smaller items I have used,

Northwest Metal Finishing
1003 Shaver St, Springdale, AR 72762
Phone: (479) 751-4721

It's pretty low key operation, but I have been happy with their work and prices. It's been a while since they did anything for me.

I am going to be taking some parts to these people soon. Pricey, but they do great work and options are few these days. They do door handles and such.

Whitworx Fine Metal Finishing
216 S. Starr Ave.
Lincoln, AR 72744 United States

Phone: (479) 824-4446

**special-K** · 10-19-2019, 08:37 AM

I have a place in PA I use but never did any radio faces yet. It's hard to say. I never know until they see it. But they are not as expensive as others. I have pieces I need to get done, too. Including a radio face. That radio face looks fantastic.

rockyrivermark · 10-19-2019, 08:56 AM

That was me on the $25 cost to chrome plate radio faces.
St. Louis plating.
They came out really nice.
Super nice people to work with.
Highly recommend
Here is the link to my original thread
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=778276

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**Grumpy old man** · 10-19-2019, 12:12 PM

I just sent an email to St Louis Plating about sending them some parts for chrome and they responded in less than 30 minutes , The prices they quoted me are pretty good ! The turn around time right now is about 4 weeks . I'm shipping some parts out Monday .

http://stlplating.com/

10-18-2019, 05:38 PM	#1
hooverfish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 2,147	Chrome Plating questions Sent two radio faceplates to chrome shop in Tennessee for refinish. Cost with shipping was $190. I could've backed out since they called with estimate before refinishing, but I decided to get them done anyway. Does anyone know of a shop that does work cheaper ?? Or is the plating business that expensive ? I'm happy with the results, just like to know if I can do better next time. edit: S & H Chrome, Madison Tn did my stuff. Attached Images __________________ Larry 84 Chevy SWB, "Roy", dark blue OG paint, 5.7 LS1, 4L60, Vintage Air, 96k miles. "It's a sorry man who can't find his wife a good job" Last edited by hooverfish; 10-18-2019 at 09:14 PM.

10-18-2019, 06:37 PM	#2
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Chrome Plating questions There was one member who had found a chrome shop replate his radio bezels for $25.00 a piece . someone will pop up with the info / thread , Chrome isn't cheap I've had pieces done and still have more to go , Knox chrome had good prices but they closed when he retired last year . I had my 67 grille bezels /headlight bezels/ grille shelves and cowl intake done a while back . and still have a pile to go . Attached Images __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

10-18-2019, 07:42 PM	#3
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,137	Re: Chrome Plating questions Here is a thread I started a little while back … http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=783782 __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

10-18-2019, 10:27 PM	#5
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,881	Re: Chrome Plating questions For smaller items I have used, Northwest Metal Finishing 1003 Shaver St, Springdale, AR 72762 Phone: (479) 751-4721 It's pretty low key operation, but I have been happy with their work and prices. It's been a while since they did anything for me. I am going to be taking some parts to these people soon. Pricey, but they do great work and options are few these days. They do door handles and such. Whitworx Fine Metal Finishing 216 S. Starr Ave. Lincoln, AR 72744 United States Phone: (479) 824-4446 __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

10-19-2019, 08:37 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Chrome Plating questions I have a place in PA I use but never did any radio faces yet. It's hard to say. I never know until they see it. But they are not as expensive as others. I have pieces I need to get done, too. Including a radio face. That radio face looks fantastic. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-19-2019, 08:56 AM	#7
rockyrivermark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fairview Park, Ohio Posts: 1,031	Re: Chrome Plating questions That was me on the $25 cost to chrome plate radio faces. St. Louis plating. They came out really nice. Super nice people to work with. Highly recommend Here is the link to my original thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=778276 Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by rockyrivermark; 10-19-2019 at 09:01 AM.

10-19-2019, 12:12 PM	#8
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Chrome Plating questions I just sent an email to St Louis Plating about sending them some parts for chrome and they responded in less than 30 minutes , The prices they quoted me are pretty good ! The turn around time right now is about 4 weeks . I'm shipping some parts out Monday . http://stlplating.com/ __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop



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