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Time to venture into the forum.

I have just bought a 1968 TR5 which has been slumbering quietly in a garage for the last 32 years and had a rude awakening when it was dragged into the sunlight and onto a trailer to begin its slow restoration on Saturday.

I am slowly stripping it down and have been very pleasantly surprised by what I have seen - very little rust.

As soon as I have all the brightwork off I want to send it off for re-chroming.

So has anybody used Ashford Chroming in Kent?

If so what are they like?

Does anybody have any other recommendations, ideally closer to Dorset?

Looking forward to sharing this project with everybody.

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Hi Tim, good to see you on here, only upwards from now on !

 

A recent post was asking where have all The Tr5's gone, your find will bolster all those that might be looking for one.

All the best of luck with your great project,

 

Conrad....now happy owner of Tim's old 5....

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Hi Tim,

I have used Colonnade Metal finishers (next to Wembley footy stadium) quite a few times and have always had very good results.

Not expensive but a little on the slow side.

 

I'm sure Stuart will be here to mention his favourite shop.

 

Roger

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Hi Tim,

I have used Colonnade Metal finishers (next to Wembley footy stadium) quite a few times and have always had very good results.

Not expensive but a little on the slow side.

 

I'm sure Stuart will be here to mention his favourite shop.

 

Roger

Roger Collonade aren't the company they were, had my front bumper done by the current owners grandfather back in the 80's it was brilliant. Took the full set back to them last year they took 9 months cost around £900 quid and the results weren't great at all. Which I had gone for a new stainless set now.

ATB Graham

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Where are you based.

 

I've just used a guy in Essex

 

My bumpers are stunning

 

He was both reasonable price wide and reliable with his timings.

 

 

Let me know if you what his details

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Typical bonnet bend ;)

Hoops, yes the left rear corner... worth to check the right one also

Nevertheless nice car, nice project and look like in pretty good condition after 32 years in a garage

 

Regards

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Many thanks for all suggestions.

Will get some prices and see what we get!

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Looks like a very nice car and just as you described to me.

Ashford chroming seem to have bought up a lot of small chromers now and then shut them down and use a van collection service to take everything to their home depot.

My personal favourite has always been the old London Chroming who are now called Capital chrome.02076396434 I have used them for 30 plus years Not cheap but the best I have ever seen especially as they will also do repairs unlike a lot of others.

Stuart.

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I have decided to go with Capital Chrome as Stuart's recommendation. A little more expensive than others but sounded more customer friendly and instilled confidence. Fingers crossed. Thanks again for all replies.

Tim

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london chroming did an engine cover for me - as stuart suggested. lovely result !

 

cant imagine why we though an alloy cover was needed....

 

he ducks behind sand bags

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