Chrome Platers

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#1 Chrome Platers

Post by gerry59 » Wed Apr 15, 2020 6:37 pm

Hi Guys

Just started striping down my Series 2 2x2 have the bumpers packed and ready to post,
looking for chrome platers with a good reputation, does any one know of any?

Will be look for some help with my project, hope you guys would be up for some feed back.

Cheers

Gerry.

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#2 Re: Chrome Platers

Post by 288gto » Wed Apr 15, 2020 7:10 pm

Hi Gerry,

I have been using ACF Howells and have been very pleased with the results. They recently did the rear bumper for me and a custom centre section. Pics here (last two pages) viewtopic.php?f=5&t=3359&start=220

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#3 Re: Chrome Platers

Post by Series1 Stu » Wed Apr 15, 2020 8:42 pm

:yeahthat:

+1 for Howells
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#4 Re: Chrome Platers

Post by Jeff Cecil » Wed Apr 15, 2020 9:57 pm

Gerry, if you have just started stripping down your car, you should consider waiting to send the bumpers off for chroming. During bodywork, you may realize that there is work to be done in the areas of the body and the bumper area may change. I did the bodywork, fitted and trimmed the bumpers to fit for optimum gaps, and then sent them off for plating.

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#5 Re: Chrome Platers

Post by gerry59 » Wed Apr 15, 2020 10:08 pm

Hi

Simon/Stuart/Jef

Thank for your prompt reply will have a look and take it from there.

Cheers

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#6 Re: Chrome Platers

Post by ALAN COCHRANE » Thu Apr 16, 2020 7:57 am

+2 for ACF Howells

I've just had my rear quarter bumpers re-chromed by them and they look stunning. Very pleasant to deal with into the bargain.

Cheers

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#7 Re: Chrome Platers

Post by gerry59 » Thu Apr 16, 2020 6:49 pm

Thanks Allan

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#8 Re: Chrome Platers

Post by Jeremy » Thu Apr 16, 2020 7:33 pm

Marque Restore did mine, very good job. Long waiting list though - but you can reserve a place in the queue for a small fee refundable from the final bill.
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#9 Re: Chrome Platers

Post by flatfloor 3.8 » Thu Apr 16, 2020 8:36 pm

Derby Plating . Very expensive but probably one of the best in the world.
Last edited by flatfloor 3.8 on Fri Apr 17, 2020 11:35 am, edited 1 time in total.
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#10 Re: Chrome Platers

Post by H7OB » Thu Apr 16, 2020 9:09 pm

+1 for Marque Restore.
I didn’t have an issue with waiting, less than 2 weeks I think. Not sure how current situation might be affecting things, better or worse.
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#11 Re: Chrome Platers

Post by Jeremy » Thu Apr 16, 2020 9:12 pm

It was about 3 years ago I went to Marque Restore. Sounds like things have quietened down.
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#12 Re: Chrome Platers

Post by rfs1957 » Fri May 22, 2020 5:58 pm

Looking to repair/re-chrome the rear hood trim strip on my OTS .......

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=15896

Could any of the contributors to this topic add anything, please ?
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