fw14b Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 This question has probably been asked before but........ Can anyone recommend a re-chroming service preferably in the Essex area? Could someone give me an idea of price to chrome 2 back lights/indicators on a TR5? Thanks,Graeme. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snowric Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 i have used London Chroming in Shoreditch, send them a photo and they will give you a price. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanT Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Three plates and caps, polished and plated go about £15. https://flic.kr/p/kuuAAx https://www.flickr.com/gp/90670218@N04/te2789 Dug Heath Baldock. Beware of big shops doing production work, they often loose things. You want a specialist who does restoration items. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snowric Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Alan's supplier is good value ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanT Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Dug is a one man operation who only does restoration items. He has done work for me for about 10-years. The downside is he is slow, because he is busy. About once per month I drop something and collect something. You must: put your item in a sealed transparent bag, include a drawing or photograph, write your name and phone number on the drawing, double bag small items like screws. Dug strips and polishes and if defects appear on welds or there are pits he stops. You collect and fix and then he takes back and finishes off. He is a biker. Don't mess with him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
monty Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 The best are Derby Plating in Abbey Road, Derby. They are the true experts who deal with the very best car items for all types of plating. Working part- time for a top end restoration company means we deal with only the best suppliers. They have plated parts for Bentleys, Rolls & Lancias recently for us & are excellent. Cheers, Monty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanT Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Are you doing hexa-valent or tri-valent chrome? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EdwinTiben Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Alant, does he do bumpers too? Could be rchroming my tr2 bumper or buying a stainless one.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanT Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Did my bumpers Edwin. £60-70 each. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EdwinTiben Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 hi the blade or the overriders? nice price. including shipment much less than the stainless. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanT Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Overiders were about £15 each. This was a few years back. Remember what happened with the wiper-motor. Shipping to UK is cheap. Not the case when sending it back. You will encounter a "length-limit" perhaps. Front-grilles are below this limit, But only just. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EdwinTiben Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Hi Understand Got a quote for 25cm x 25cm x 140cm 7 kg. Package for 23£ vat included. Seems Nice price to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saggy Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Hi - yes I've used Derby Chrome - very good - particularly on monkey metal 'mazac' items. Haven't used London Chrome but heard good things. I've also used Castle Chrome in Dudley for over riders, bumpers and clock bezels - good job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanT Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Shot at the Harpenden show on Wednesday, built by one of my friends, for his own use. Chrome work by Dug Heath. Repro rear light surrounds, made locally, in BRASS. https://flic.kr/p/oxSzfR https://flic.kr/p/ognUrp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Hi Al, that looks Niiiiiice. I forgot about the Harpenden show - damn. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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