Where to get plastic shaker tubes chromed?
05-26-2005, 07:48 AM
#1
Where to get plastic shaker tubes chromed?
I am going to purchase another shaker tube for my Mach1. I want to get it chrome plated for car shows. It is easily switched out if I did not want it on all the time.
Anyone know of any businesses that can chrome plate plastic to a show quality shine?
Thanks.
Here is what I hope to end up with:
Anyone know of any businesses that can chrome plate plastic to a show quality shine?
Thanks.
Here is what I hope to end up with:
05-26-2005, 08:19 AM
#3
Originally Posted by 2000BLKGT
Might want to send Scott01Cobra a PM...he had a few parts of his engine bay done with that process.
Meister may know where he got it done too.
Meister may know where he got it done too.
05-26-2005, 09:24 AM
#4
My buddy just had some stuff done by a place called PLastic-Chrome or somethig like that, but I wasn't imp[ressed witht he work, there were scratched on the surface and it was applied thin in a few spots, from a distance it looks good though. Like I said in my other post we will be able to do this soon, still have to talk with the bank about funding for the machine.
05-26-2005, 11:01 AM
#5
Originally Posted by V6Sprout
My buddy just had some stuff done by a place called PLastic-Chrome or somethig like that, but I wasn't imp[ressed witht he work, there were scratched on the surface and it was applied thin in a few spots, from a distance it looks good though. Like I said in my other post we will be able to do this soon, still have to talk with the bank about funding for the machine.
05-26-2005, 12:52 PM
#7
Originally Posted by Mach1Chris
why not get it from tach9 at mach1review? too expensive?
If anything did go wrong it is a hassle for shipping back and forth etc. As far as his I have he even admits that there is no longevity to the stuff he uses for plastic. I will investigate as I so not want topay for this and it start flaking and scratches easy.
06-07-2005, 09:42 AM
#8
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Join Date: Nov 2004
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The process I used for my firewall (as well as my hood hinges and prop rod brackets) is called Vacuum metalizing.
It is extremely cheap to get done ... (compared to chrome).
However ...... you should NOT do this on anything that will take even the slightest abuse. On plastic it scratches off extremely easily. On metal is does not because they can bake it.
I got mine done in Scarborough.
telephone # is 416-754-3377 - EXTENSION 111 - his name is GUY. Very nice guy.
For all the parts I paid $50.00. not kidding.
It is extremely cheap to get done ... (compared to chrome).
However ...... you should NOT do this on anything that will take even the slightest abuse. On plastic it scratches off extremely easily. On metal is does not because they can bake it.
I got mine done in Scarborough.
telephone # is 416-754-3377 - EXTENSION 111 - his name is GUY. Very nice guy.
For all the parts I paid $50.00. not kidding.
06-07-2005, 10:35 AM
#9
good news, we got our business loan and we will be getting our chroming system soon, just have to order it now. OUr system is not vacuum chroming though, its way more durable then that, as soon as we get it we will be doing some test pieces to show everyone.
06-07-2005, 11:13 AM
#10
Originally Posted by Scott 01Cobra
The process I used for my firewall (as well as my hood hinges and prop rod brackets) is called Vacuum metalizing.
It is extremely cheap to get done ... (compared to chrome).
However ...... you should NOT do this on anything that will take even the slightest abuse. On plastic it scratches off extremely easily. On metal is does not because they can bake it.
I got mine done in Scarborough.
telephone # is 416-754-3377 - EXTENSION 111 - his name is GUY. Very nice guy.
For all the parts I paid $50.00. not kidding.
It is extremely cheap to get done ... (compared to chrome).
However ...... you should NOT do this on anything that will take even the slightest abuse. On plastic it scratches off extremely easily. On metal is does not because they can bake it.
I got mine done in Scarborough.
telephone # is 416-754-3377 - EXTENSION 111 - his name is GUY. Very nice guy.
For all the parts I paid $50.00. not kidding.
