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Title: Chroming Diecast Post by: craiga on January 24, 2003, 11:29:11 AM Can anyone recommend someone in Sydney to rechrome diecast?
Or better still, does someone have a NOS or REALLY good (no pitting and shiny) FC Special Sedan boot badge (chrome surround)? Thanks, Craig Title: Re: Chroming Diecast Post by: slim on January 24, 2003, 12:39:42 PM I had some taillight surrounds done about 6 months ago by a guy in liverpool. opposite the collingwood hotel on the hume highway , he did a fantastic job, I think you saw them, but he is not cheap :o. I will get his number if you like.
Title: Re: Chroming Diecast Post by: craiga on January 24, 2003, 08:40:56 PM Thanks Slim.
I think I know where you mean. If you do have the number it would be great. Cheers, Craig. Title: Re: Chroming Diecast Post by: slim on January 24, 2003, 09:02:47 PM Its called "Ultimate shine" cant seem to find the number but its in the book or try directory assistance, Its on the Hume Highway at Liverpool , and its still operating , I went by the other day.
Title: Re: Chroming Diecast Post by: Effie C on January 25, 2003, 08:18:05 AM G'Day Craig
I know this place is not in Sydney but Harrisons in Brisbane reckon they can get even corroded diecast effectally rechromed and other a five year guarantee on this work. They may since you are outof town spill their source to you Let us know how you get on John M Title: Re: Chroming Diecast Post by: gree on January 25, 2003, 09:50:11 AM craig,
i have one i took off my fc, it is out in the shed buried amongst all my other trim bits. i'll check it out tomorrow and let you know of its condition if you like. Title: Re: Chroming Diecast Post by: ChrisB on January 25, 2003, 10:00:16 AM Hi Craig,
There is a chrome plater in Queanbeyan I use and recomend, Electroplating technology. He has done my grille badge and I am really happy with it, makes the overlay badge look good. He is now doing my boot badge, bonnet mascot, fin extenders and headlight surounds. He does alot of work for motorbikes, all the jobs he has done for me and friends has been really good. He gives a discount for the local FE - HR club If you want more info let me know. Cheers ChrisB 8) Title: Re: Chroming Diecast Post by: craiga on January 25, 2003, 11:23:18 AM Thanks for the responses.
Gree I'll await your contact about the badge you have tucked away. I've sent an email off to Harrisons so I'll see what they come back with, but the Queenbeyan option sounds good as well :P. Chris, can you get me more details? Appreciate your assistance. Cheers, Craig. Title: Re: Chroming Diecast Post by: ChrisB on January 26, 2003, 06:40:56 AM Craig,
The details are Electroplating technology Unit 2/67 Thurralilly st Queanbeyan 02 62970535 Tell him i recommended you and your a member of the car club. If you like to send it to me I will take it to him for you. Cheers ChrisB 8) Title: Re: Chroming Diecast Post by: gree on January 26, 2003, 08:56:43 AM craig,
dug the badge out, but it has some minor bubbles in the chorme under the ridges of the little extension bits out the side. i guess if you want perfect it might not be the go.... sorry 'bout that! Title: Re: Chroming Diecast Post by: 59er on February 18, 2003, 06:38:18 AM Craig, These guys were at the Richmond Swap. Stuff looked good. Seemed cheap, they said $60.00 to re chrome a bonnet bird.(example) Their called All Metal Bumpers, Apparently some of the Hot rodders use them. Phone no;0438765097or 0438765098.Regards Kev.. :)
Title: Re: Chroming Diecast Post by: customFC on February 18, 2003, 08:37:17 AM Hey Craig.
I just dropped off some bumper sections to All Metal Bumpers for chroming. Cost $110 + GST. 2 week turn around. Leon recommended them to me as he had his chrome work done by them a year ago and is still happy. 1 of the guys is located out here near Campbelltown, and they will pick up. Their diecast looked good at the swap. I have been looking for a place....tried 3 others and not happy. I will let you know. Regards Alex Title: Re: Chroming Diecast Post by: HARKO on February 19, 2003, 11:11:44 AM Hey Craig ,Talking to the guys in the Rod Club the other day about rechroming and found that 90% of them use Electroplating Technology as Chris suggests.
As you might know Hot Rodders can be pretty darn pickie and will turn up with 75 year old stuff. This guy gives it a double Copper coating to give that deep deep chrome unlike the cheap shallow chrome that isnt dipped at all offa cheaper dealers. |