bigmalcy Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Hello again sidescreeners... I need to have some bits and pieces re-chromed and have received quotes from the 3 companies listed below. Does anyone have recent experience of these establishments, particularly with respect to quality of work? One quote is of the order of 40% less than the others. Ashford Rechroming Derby Plating Services ACF Howell Thanks in advance for any feedback offered. Malcolm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 (edited) Hi Mal, do you live near North London. There is a metal finisher/plater next to Wembly Football Stadium (Colonnade) who do a very good job and reasonable prices. Service is a little slow because they are busy. Roger Edited July 25, 2013 by RogerH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigmalcy Posted July 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 (edited) Hi Roger No - I'm about as far away from London as it's possible to be without getting your feet wet... and there doesn't appear to be any re-chromers worth dealing with north of the border, unfortunately. Do you have the contact details for the mob near Wembley? Posting to London or Derby makes no difference, after all. Malcolm The wonder of google... just found their details and sent them an e-mail enquiry... Edited July 25, 2013 by bigmalcy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Boyd Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Derby platers are very good but very expensive I have heard good reports about www.castlefordchrome.co.uk based in Wakefield West Yorkshire. Never used them personally but know a few folks that have Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 I always use these guys. http://www.londonchroming.co.uk/ not cheap but the best quality triple plate and one of the few companies that will do repairs like straightening bumpers etc and removing holes from towbars/numberplates/rot. No connection just a very satisfied customer for more than 25 years. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markymar93 Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 what sort of price is it for rechroming? Say for a pair of overriders? thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard71 Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 You mentioned "north of the border", if you are, then you could do worse than giving Fabchrome in Lenziemill (next to Cumbernauld) call, they made a pretty good job of my bumpers. Richard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Fabchrome in Lenziemill (next to Cumbernauld) Richard. Mind you they glow in the dark though Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard71 Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 I don't get the laugh Stuart, have you dealt with Fabchrome before, aren't they any good afterall??? Need to know as I've yet to fit the bumpers. Richard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Sorry Richard, got confused with somewhere else and its proximity to a Nuclear reactor nothing to do with the quality or otherwise of their work which Im sure is fine. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard71 Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 In any case Stuart, in a way I wish I stumped for the postage to London Chroming as there's a wee twist in the front bumper that I hadn't noticed before re-plating, quite noticeable now it's all shiney. I've used London Chroming for all my smaller parts, brackets, clamps etc and they've done a superb job. Richard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peterm Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Hi Malcolm, I've used Ashford Chroming with superb results. Prices, well nothings cheap these days. Best of luck. Cheers, Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glasgow4a Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 have had good reports from a mate who had his e type bumpers done by Cumbria Metal Finishers in Longtown tel 01228 792661, cheers Ian. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mjdearing Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Hi, well in chrome terms i think time is the judge plating on my 2 was done in 1998 by Derby plating and is still perfect today i do remember at the time it was almost double the price of a local chroming company but very happy how it has lasted,in comparison the chrome on my wire wheels (MWS) lasted all of 3 years utter **** the difference between the two chromes is like chalk and cheese. I would surgest photo and list every single part and put a value on each individual piece and present this to whichever company you chose this way theres no argument when things go missing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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