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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by sprint69, Jan 2, 2009.

  1. sprint69
    Joined: Feb 28, 2007
    Posts: 24

    sprint69
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    I need to locate a high quality chrome shop. I'm located in La Grange Tx, would like it to be within 100 miles or so.

    Thanks
     
  2. oldspert
    Joined: Sep 10, 2006
    Posts: 1,263

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    from Texas

    I'm in Dallas area so I'll give ya a bump.
     
  3. nailhead terry
    Joined: Mar 23, 2008
    Posts: 1,460

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    try morrales chrome in terral texas
     
  4. JRODHOTROD
    Joined: Mar 23, 2006
    Posts: 439

    JRODHOTROD
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    from Manor, TX

    Ive heard the one in south central Austin is ****. It peels quickly
     
  5. I had heard mixed things as well but I've used Centex Plating a half dozen times in the last year and never had a problem. They chromed some motorcycle parts and some stuff for my Jeep that came out great. I'm gathering things together right now to send them another batch.
     
  6. Larry T
    Joined: Nov 24, 2004
    Posts: 7,921

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    I've had good luck with Advanced Chrome Connection (I think that's the name) in Fort Worth. Some friends have said they really like Houston Speed & Sport. Superior Chrome used to do pretty good work and was a little cheaper than most other shops. I haven't used them lately though.
    Larry T
     
  7. temper_mental
    Joined: Oct 22, 2006
    Posts: 2,717

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    from Texas

    Economy Plating 9722851877 9722855112 out of Balch Springs Ok
    US Plating 972 871 2800 good
    I thing Hands off Chrome plates 972 47 8220 never used
    I also heard Strokers of dallas plates never used
    Good luck
     
  8. Astro Plating in San Antonio
     
  9. Model A Mark
    Joined: Apr 30, 2008
    Posts: 1,321

    Model A Mark
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    from dallas

    ive been usen advanced chrome also, for some years and all my ol stuff still looks good.
     
  10. Insane 1
    Joined: Feb 13, 2005
    Posts: 974

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    from Ennis TX

    Economy is ok for something that dosen't need to be perfect. If that makes since?

    I WILL TELL YOU DO NOT EVER USE BEST BUMPER IN FERRIS/WILMER !!!!! UNLESS YOU LIKE STUFF TURNED TO GARBAGE.

    You find someone in Dallas area that can repair bumpers LET ME KNOW!!!!!

    PLEASE!!!
     
  11. Larry T
    Joined: Nov 24, 2004
    Posts: 7,921

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    I think Show&Go/Strokers/Dirty Joes went toes up a while back.
     
  12. Balls Out Garage
    Joined: Dec 8, 2008
    Posts: 107

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    from Arkansas

    I've used Speed & Sport in Houston several times with great results. They've always met the timeline we talked about, and can do rush work for a percentage above the original quote.
     
  13. Dirty2
    Joined: Jun 13, 2004
    Posts: 8,902

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    Tis place is way to HIGH !!!!!! 1 40 ford wheel $250.00 .:eek:
     
  14. oldspert
    Joined: Sep 10, 2006
    Posts: 1,263

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    from Texas

    I'll go aong here. I had some stuff done there and it came back with grind marks still in it.
     
  15. mcload
    Joined: Apr 20, 2007
    Posts: 539

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    I used Houston Speed & Sport many, many years ago for XKE; spent about 6 grand for all of it. Overall, a good job and it has held up, though I generally think they are a bit high (or I am just cheap). I can only imagine what it must cost for environmental permits these days. Take photos of EVERYTHING before submitting for plating!
     
  16. I worked in the Texas Insturments plating shop in the '70's. The newly formed EPA was all over us like stink! I can't imagine what it must be like almost fourty years later.
    I used to use Sho and Go out in Garland, but I haven't had anything done for about six or seven years. Thanks, Mike
     
  17. BBobb
    Joined: Feb 5, 2007
    Posts: 1,860

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    I walked into Speed and Sports front door and the guy at the front desk let me know real quick i would spend more in his shop rather than anywhere else.I walked out the door and went a few blocks down the road to Auto Chrome and have great results for a fair price....My two cents
     
  18. Frist State Hillbilly
    Joined: Apr 4, 2007
    Posts: 65

    Frist State Hillbilly
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    from dover de.

    Look up tri city plating in Tenn. I belive Johnson City. They Did my 71 olds convt. bumpers and did a great job. They guarantee them as long as you own the car. I belive they were around 750.00 for the pair. I don't think you will be un happy with there work
     
  19. original patina
    Joined: Dec 9, 2008
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    original patina
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    from Texas

  20. donzzilla
    Joined: Oct 15, 2006
    Posts: 142

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    I've been using Eagle Plating in Jacksonville,TX Nice stuff at fair prices. I have had several things done and they come back like you ask. ie. I don't care what it looks like just nickle plate it, to I want it show chrome. Always in a reasonable amount of time too.
    Nice guy David Danner 903 589 0858

    Tell him Don @ Metro Racing sent you!
     
  21. bobr
    Joined: Jan 1, 2009
    Posts: 9

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    i used speed and sport in houston also excellent results! price was fair for the quality job. i am going to send him all my parts (i spoke to craig probably the owner)
     
  22. Sixness
    Joined: Nov 10, 2008
    Posts: 137

    Sixness
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    from Cen Tex


    Centex did all the plating on my 50 Chevy in 2005 and it still looks great...
     

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