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Post by RatRod on Feb 2, 2010 1:15:50 GMT -6
Bob at Chrometech does a better than fantastic job replating parts. Bob Black did a "how to" on here awhile back showing how to prep, and tree your parts for plating. You might want to dig back a few pages.
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Post by RodBurNeR on Feb 2, 2010 1:37:40 GMT -6
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Post by Dr. Kerry on Feb 2, 2010 18:38:55 GMT -6
He does some awesome work!!!
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Post by modelcitizen on Feb 2, 2010 19:06:30 GMT -6
You couldn't find a better guy to deal with or a finer end product!!! I snagged a couple of his kits (& I think he may have a bigger collection than Dave A. ;D.) off "The Bay" and when I responded as the winner, he told me "The chrome's not up to my standards, if you don't mind waiting a week or so, I'll do up the entire tree myself, no extra charge." Needless to say, I was MORE than happy to wait. I wound up with the shiniest chrome trees I've ever seen!!! YES! DEFINITELY! YOU'RE IN GOOD HANDS WITH BOB!!!  ;D ;D ;D ;D On a related note, I saw a Dragula that he gold plated  ;D ;D ;D!!! In-Freakin'-Credible!!!  "Paulie" |
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Post by Steve-o on Feb 2, 2010 19:32:44 GMT -6
Yea I agree now i know where to get my chroming done
heheheh !!1
Steve-o
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Post by privateer on Feb 2, 2010 23:48:13 GMT -6
Cool!!! Thanks guys....I had heard some things that alluded to bad customer service on another site, but could not get any more info.
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Post by peteski on Feb 3, 2010 0:27:44 GMT -6
Bob's customer service is just fine. I've dealt with him for many years. He once lost a grille he was plating for me and he made good on that.
However last few times I had parts plated I wasn't 100% happy. It seems that the clear coat he applies had some dust in it. Bob of course offered to replate them for free but since that involved unmounting and restripping and remounting all the parts I declined. I used the parts as they were. Since this happened about 3 times, next time I'll take my plating elsewhere. I'm ready to give Little Motor Kar Co. a try.
I know that I might be a bit anal but I also know that Bob did much better (or even perfect) job in the past so something must have happened in his production cycle to affect quality.
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Post by Honest Charlie on Feb 3, 2010 0:31:26 GMT -6
Bob's a great guy and does excellent work.
I met him back in the mid 80's at Toledo. He's done a lot of plating for me and friends of mine and I don't know of anyone who wasn't satisfied with his work.
I highly recommend him.
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Post by RodBurNeR on Feb 3, 2010 0:49:57 GMT -6
Bob's customer service is just fine. I've dealt with him for many years. He once lost a grille he was plating for me and he made good on that. However last few times I had parts plated I wasn't 100% happy. It seems that the clear coat he applies had some dust in it. Bob of course offered to replate them for free but since that involved unmounting and restripping and remounting all the parts I declined. I used the parts as they were. Since this happened about 3 times, next time I'll take my plating elsewhere. I'm ready to give Little Motor Kar Co. a try. I know that I might be a bit anal but I also know that Bob did much better (or even perfect) job in the past so something must have happened in his production cycle to affect quality. I have a friend that I have known 5 years. He has had countless racks done by both Bob and MotorKar.... he has has both PERFECT results from them....and also has had the same IMperfect results with dust from Both of them.... I have also had chrome in my posession done by both of them and I can't tell the difference. Just an FYI |
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Post by stilljustharley on Feb 3, 2010 2:33:41 GMT -6
And he's happy to deal with us overseas types as well!
Don't ask about gold plating prices though unless you're sitting down and have a stiff drink to hand. I don't blame Bob for that, it's the raw materials but I think I'll have to find another solution for some sorry looking Bathtub parts that need revitalising!
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Post by peteski on Feb 4, 2010 2:30:49 GMT -6
There is no "gold plating". He still vacuum-metalizes parts with aluminum (like for "chrome finish") then instead of spraying them with clear lacquer for protection, he sprays them with transparent yellow lacquer which gives the parts that "gold" or "brass" looking finish. That is how "gold" plating is done. I think he mentions this on his website. It is slightly more expansive because he has to do that part separately from the regular batch.
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Post by ShowRodFreak Don V. on Feb 4, 2010 9:52:09 GMT -6
It's the prices that kill me. 16 to 20 bucks for a rack.  hummmm How's the prices for motor kar ?? |
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Post by modelcitizen on Feb 4, 2010 14:31:16 GMT -6
There is no "gold plating". He still vacuum-metalizes parts with aluminum (like for "chrome finish") then instead of spraying them with clear lacquer for protection, he sprays them with transparent yellow lacquer which gives the parts that "gold" or "brass" looking finish. That is how "gold" plating is done. I think he mentions this on his website. It is slightly more expansive because he has to do that part separately from the regular batch. Regardless of the process or lack of gold content, it still looks IN-FREAKIN'-CREDIBLE!!! ;D ;D ;D "Paulie" |
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Post by Honest Charlie on Feb 4, 2010 14:45:57 GMT -6
It's the prices that kill me. 16 to 20 bucks for a rack. hummmm How's the prices for motor kar ?? ;D |
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Post by RodBurNeR on Feb 4, 2010 19:04:08 GMT -6
It's the prices that kill me. 16 to 20 bucks for a rack. hummmm How's the prices for motor kar ?? ;D yeah my sister in law has one that cost 5grand. but really, it's worth it considering how much it would cost to buy all of the stuff already plated and new from a resin caster. trust me....It would cost over 100bucks to replace what I have mounted on a rack. |
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Post by 101564 on Feb 4, 2010 19:59:08 GMT -6
my wife's rack was well over $20.00 a pop..or should I say
boob?.. ;D
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Post by ShowRodFreak Don V. on Feb 5, 2010 9:26:50 GMT -6
It's the prices that kill me. 16 to 20 bucks for a rack. hummmm How's the prices for motor kar ?? ;D LOL OK OK TREES !!!!!! Hey Charlie hows those disks doing |
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Post by privateer on Jul 27, 2010 18:11:32 GMT -6
Guy's.......uh........Chrome Tech has had my stuff now for a good 8 weeks and he keeps telling me it will "be next week" should I be worried???
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Post by Eggzilla1 on Jul 27, 2010 20:08:47 GMT -6
Bob is a great guy to use for chrome and it's as shiney as any I have ever seen. After cleaning your parts of seams and defects, polish with ever finer grits of sandpaper until you can get them to a high luster finish with polish. The slicker they are, the better the plating, because it will show "EVERY" imperfection. Attachments:
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Post by rocketeer on Jul 28, 2010 7:43:25 GMT -6
I think what he does is accumulate enough orders to run a batch in the vacuum chamber all at once. It's been a while since I used ChromeTech, but I recall that it took a while. I wouldn't start worrying just yet.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2010 8:55:35 GMT -6
Sounds like Chrome Tech does a hell of a job for your
long term projects, If you can handle the wait.
But If you need it soon, you should find another solution.
Fair Enough!
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;D 
"Paulie" 
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