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Technical Chrome or Stainless Buttons for Upholstery Trim

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Crazy Steve, Aug 3, 2025 at 1:22 PM.

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    I stole these pics off the 'Plush and Padded' thread. I found several similar examples of these there.

    Anybody know of a source for these chrome buttons or something similar that won't break the bank? I've found some, but at $8-10 each it would get really expensive quickly.... I'm thinking maybe $3 each or less... much less would be good.
     
  2. I get it. The cost of making Kool parts has gone into Orbit. For me S.S. would be the only route if I'm building a driver. Today's cheap chrome processes would not be my choice. When Chrome wears thin it flakes and blisters off. Slide in across the same buttons repeatedly and sooner of latter you'll have a Chrome flake trying to make a new home in the back of your Thy. Or maybe your Wife's. That would even be worse!
     
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    Chrome or Stainless on seat cushions???
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  7. Just have the upholster leave the buttons uncovered and just use the steel cover showing.
     
  8. The problems with that is the cover won't stay on without the thickness of the material, plus most are either zinc or cad plated with no polish.

    I found some chrome ones that are one piece, should do the trick... :D
     
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  9. DDDenny
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    As far as which finish, I think it would depend on the overal theme of the rest of the interior, like chrome handles, dash knobs, etc or brushed trim.
     
  10. I'm planning on a 'full custom' interior circa early '60s, so white pearl vinyl and chrome will be dominant.
     
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