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rockfla · 10-19-2023, 02:36 PM

I just found out my go to chrome shops has closed after 78 years (Graves Plating in Florence AL). SO, what shops are currently recommended...I have a few small delicate detail items I need to have chromed??

Kube · 10-19-2023, 02:43 PM

The Chrome Shop in Menasha WI. Been utilizing their services for 40+ years with ZERO issue.
They only do show quality; no "driver" stuff.

tom1948 · 10-19-2023, 02:44 PM

space coast plating in melbourne, fl. is highly recommended, a little pricey, but they do good work if you're not in a big rush. Tom

19Fordy · 10-19-2023, 03:13 PM

I've had good luck with delicate pieces at Paul's Chrome in PA.
They have been in business a very long time.
https://paulschrome.com/

rockfla · 10-19-2023, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Kube

The Chrome Shop in Menasha WI. Been utilizing their services for 40+ years with ZERO issue.
They only do show quality; no "driver" stuff.

Thank you Mike. I will call them first!!

Tom1948, thanks...I am aware of Space Coast and glad you had a good review/experience BUT was not overly impressed with what I saw from them in the past!!! I appreciate your input.

rockfla · 10-19-2023, 03:21 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 19Fordy

I've had good luck with delicate pieces at Paul's Chrome in PA.
They have been in business a very long time.
https://paulschrome.com/

Thanks 19Forty

They are on my "maybe" list, they did a window winder repair and chrome job for me and was happy with what they did.

Dave/Green Bay · 10-19-2023, 03:33 PM

I'd second the Chrome Shop in Menasha WI Dave/Green Bay

rockfla · 10-19-2023, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave/Green Bay

I'd second the Chrome Shop in Menasha WI Dave/Green Bay

Already contacted!!! Thank you

47topless · 10-19-2023, 04:38 PM

Never used these guys but this contact is in my data base.
Salt Lake Chrome.
https://reviews.birdeye.com/salt-lak...48496912642972

miniceptor86 · 10-20-2023, 07:06 AM

From what I’ve seen on various media they earn every cent they charge!

Jacques1960 · 10-20-2023, 07:30 AM

Very good experience with Paul’s as well; finish is always just right - not over done

Sal · 10-20-2023, 11:36 AM

I've had Paul's Chrome do some work for me in the past. The results were excellent, they are pricey but you get what you pay for. I highly recommend them to anyone.

woodiewagon46 · 10-20-2023, 12:10 PM

Most of the cost in having something chrome plating is the cost of the disposal and reclamation of the heavy metals such as chromium, nickel and copper, when the bath is spent. It must be pumped into approved containers and trucked to a reclamation site and treated. The chrome shop is the one that pay's for that and is added to the cost. I know for a fact that the reputable shops also need to deal with the EPA and everything must be accounted for. If they find that they are dumping solutions in a drain or burying it they will get a huge fine and possibly closed down.

GaryU. · 10-20-2023, 06:22 PM

Third vote for The Chrome Shop! Haven't used them in years but when I dropped off some items to be done it was very early in the morning and was afforded a peak into the buffing and polishing area. Was swept clean from the previous days work. Great to work with!
https://the-chrome-shop.com

mrtexas · 10-20-2023, 06:29 PM

This guy in Houston does chrome work for Jay Leno and has a thankyou letter on the wall from Jay. I've had many parts done by him: https://speedsportchrome.com/

10-19-2023, 02:36 PM	#1
rockfla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 3,963	Back to Chrome shop recommendations I just found out my go to chrome shops has closed after 78 years (Graves Plating in Florence AL). SO, what shops are currently recommended...I have a few small delicate detail items I need to have chromed?? Last edited by rockfla; 10-20-2023 at 01:56 PM.

10-19-2023, 02:43 PM	#2
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 9,007	Re: Back to Chrome shop recommendations The Chrome Shop in Menasha WI. Been utilizing their services for 40+ years with ZERO issue. They only do show quality; no "driver" stuff. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

10-19-2023, 02:44 PM	#3
tom1948 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: west palm beach florida Posts: 180	Re: Back to Chrome shop recommendations space coast plating in melbourne, fl. is highly recommended, a little pricey, but they do good work if you're not in a big rush. Tom

10-19-2023, 03:13 PM	#4
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,950	Re: Back to Chrome shop recommendations I've had good luck with delicate pieces at Paul's Chrome in PA. They have been in business a very long time. https://paulschrome.com/

10-19-2023, 03:33 PM	#7
Dave/Green Bay Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Green Bay Posts: 391	Re: Back to Chrome shop recommendations I'd second the Chrome Shop in Menasha WI Dave/Green Bay

10-19-2023, 04:38 PM	#9
47topless Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Posts: 281	Re: Back to Chrome shop recommendations Never used these guys but this contact is in my data base. Salt Lake Chrome. https://reviews.birdeye.com/salt-lak...48496912642972 Last edited by 47topless; 10-19-2023 at 09:39 PM.

10-20-2023, 07:06 AM	#10
miniceptor86 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: McGregor, IA Posts: 233	Re: Back to Chrome shop recommendations From what I’ve seen on various media they earn every cent they charge! __________________ Cheers, Jim&Sandy McGregor, IA

10-20-2023, 07:30 AM	#11
Jacques1960 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Mount Desert, Maine Posts: 504	Re: Back to Chrome shop recommendations Very good experience with Paul’s as well; finish is always just right - not over done __________________ No job’s done ‘til it’s all done

10-20-2023, 11:36 AM	#12
Sal Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 218	Re: Back to Chrome shop recommendations I've had Paul's Chrome do some work for me in the past. The results were excellent, they are pricey but you get what you pay for. I highly recommend them to anyone.

10-20-2023, 12:10 PM	#13
woodiewagon46 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 1,555	Re: Back to Chrome shop recommendations Most of the cost in having something chrome plating is the cost of the disposal and reclamation of the heavy metals such as chromium, nickel and copper, when the bath is spent. It must be pumped into approved containers and trucked to a reclamation site and treated. The chrome shop is the one that pay's for that and is added to the cost. I know for a fact that the reputable shops also need to deal with the EPA and everything must be accounted for. If they find that they are dumping solutions in a drain or burying it they will get a huge fine and possibly closed down.

10-20-2023, 06:22 PM	#14
GaryU. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Posts: 821	Re: Back to Chrome shop recommendations Third vote for The Chrome Shop! Haven't used them in years but when I dropped off some items to be done it was very early in the morning and was afforded a peak into the buffing and polishing area. Was swept clean from the previous days work. Great to work with! https://the-chrome-shop.com

10-20-2023, 06:29 PM	#15
mrtexas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 4,395	Re: Back to Chrome shop recommendations This guy in Houston does chrome work for Jay Leno and has a thankyou letter on the wall from Jay. I've had many parts done by him: https://speedsportchrome.com/ __________________ 41 woodie https://41fordwoodie.weebly.com/