Charlie D Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 Hello All, Has anyone had a screen frame chrome plated recently? If so what sort of price? Any recommended platers in the Hereford area? I would guess that Brum would be the closest place; I’ve noticed several companies there that do plating, but which is the best value for money? I want it to be close enough to be able to deliver and collect in person. (Something as “Bendable” as a screen frame might not stand up to being posted.) Looking at previous posts on plating in general, I get the impression that the cost varies a lot, but does that reflect quality or greed? Charlie D. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
openroad Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 Hello Charlie, I have never seen a Screen Frame Chromed, are you sure about this, It's a large item and would be expensive, the cost is all about the process different companies use ! Cheers, Conrad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 ? All Tr2 - 3B screen frames are chromed (except alloy ones which are rare) Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D Posted July 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 Hello Conrad, I think you must be getting confused with those modern TR’s with posh things like wind up windows, and painted screen frames. Mine is a 3A. Charlie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 I had quotes that varied between £200 and £500 for the complete works to be plated. The £500 was from London Chrome plating (or something like that ) as recommended by Stuart, the bottom quote was a local company. I went with the local company, they did an all right job but not perfect. Rgds Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D Posted July 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 Ian,Thanks for the reply.When you say “The complete works” do you mean the two stanchions and the thin plates as well? If so I don’t think £200 is too bad. £500 sounds horrendous, but I guess that is a "London price". I’m not after an immaculate finish, just enough to not look worn out, which mine does at the moment.Charlie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnhodges Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 I've sent you a PM John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
openroad Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 Yes I was Charlie....senior moment obviously !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodbr Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 Hi Charlie, In the process of getting this done for my TR 2 but I suggest that all screen items are done at the same time, frame, stantions, tenon and corner plates. If not it looks a half assed job. It's all in the finishing work before chrome plating. For the screen only £500 does seem a bit high but they are concours finish guys. I expect to be all in around £400 from my guy and that is the full screen parts, door escutcheon plates handbrake etc. These guys do Aston martin DB2/4, E type series 1 so they can and do quality work, I know, he showed me. Drop me a pm with your email address and I'll send a picture of my 3A with the screen done by the guy who will be doing my TR2 one. No idea how to post pictures on here now. Rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 No idea how to post pictures on here now. Rod. Assuming you have pictures in the device you are using to be on this forum, then Click on "More reply options" (below) Then click on "Choose file" Select the file (picture) you want, & click on "open". Then click on "Attach this file", Position the cursor on your post where you want the photo to be, & click on "Add to Post" Like so. Then "Add Reply" & your post is er posted, & you will see the photo. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 (edited) A friend has just had the screen frame of a TR2 chromed by SilvaBronz of Alton , Hampshire - stunning quality. http://www.beckworth.net/ They chromed for my TR3A - 2 x front overriders, 2 x screen stanchions, 2 x screen stanchion guide plates, 1 x front badge, 1 x front bumper bar. All was grotty with dents and bends. Whole lot was less than GB £ 600.00 It took nearly 3 months from delivery to collection. - Their current waiting time is 6 months. Peter W Edited July 20, 2018 by BlueTR3A-5EKT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 Hi Rod, Photo posting Click on - more reply options - bottom right corner Click on - choose file - left hand side Select your pics Click on - attach this file - left hand side Place cursor where you want the pic. Click on - add file - right hand side. Note the pic must not be too big. 100Kb is nice. I use MS Paint to resize. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 There's an echo in here Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 Sorry Bob, I should have read all the posts Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
T Rusty Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 I met a guy at a car show about three years ago who had a small stand with nice brochures advertising chrome plating. According to his literature he has some vip customers in UK and the continent. I took a chance and sent off the frame (well packed) the stanchions, and four or five other little bits. He was a month late on the delivery date but the quality is excellent. I paid by bank transfer about £380. Everything came back well packed and in good condition. Www.galvaniksystems.com. I sent them a picture first and they provided a quote. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 I met a guy at a car show about three years ago who had a small stand with nice brochures advertising chrome plating. According to his literature he has some vip customers in UK and the continent. I took a chance and sent off the frame (well packed) the stanchions, and four or five other little bits. He was a month late on the delivery date but the quality is excellent. I paid by bank transfer about £380. Everything came back well packed and in good condition. Www.galvaniksystems.com. I sent them a picture first and they provided a quote. There are no results on a search for this company Im afraid. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D Posted July 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I may have sourced a better screen frame than the one I have, so I may well be sorted. Still interesting to read about the variations in prices though. Charlie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
T Rusty Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 Stuart, I must have got the site wrong. It wouldn’t be the first time...I’ll go through my stuff and get correct info including names and phone number. Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
T Rusty Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 The site is galvansystems.com. At the bottom of the screen it offers to switch to English or German. Sophie speaks English, 0036 76 499 033. Szabo (?) sent me a quote based on my photo. I’m very pleased with the results. Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted July 23, 2018 Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 FWIW my quotes were for chroming the complete works, i.e. Stanchions, frame, side plates, corner pieces and the spacers that the stanchions fit onto. Rgds Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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