roy53 Posted December 24, 2019 Report Share Posted December 24, 2019 Just for info Capital Chrome / London chroming which were located in the OLD KENT RD have gone. Having used them in the past i sent off parts , when i called to make sure of arrival the phone line was dead. I know i should have called first before sending. Luckily i had put my post code as a return address on all the packaging and after a couple of worrying weeks all was returned. Shame we have lost another very reliable company. ROY Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted December 24, 2019 Report Share Posted December 24, 2019 Hi Roy, Stuart may have more info. I believe he used London Chroming but said, a while back, that there was a split within and he now uses the other half. (probablyu got that all wrong!!) Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted December 24, 2019 Report Share Posted December 24, 2019 They had gone over to using the name Capital chrome after Ashford chroming managed to steal their domain name of London Chroming but I havent heard that they have shut, will be a real shame as Ive been using them for more than 30yrs and in my opinion they were about the best in the business. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted December 24, 2019 Report Share Posted December 24, 2019 Oh dear, it appears to be permanently closed. https://www.google.com/search?q=capital+chrome&oq=capital+chrome&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j0l7.6743j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Nothing encouraging on the net Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted December 24, 2019 Report Share Posted December 24, 2019 After a little riffle round Companies house it seems they have been in Liquidation for some months and the biggest creditor is HMRC for £245000! Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted December 24, 2019 Report Share Posted December 24, 2019 That is a fair bit of money. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ntc Posted December 24, 2019 Report Share Posted December 24, 2019 Another tax dodger should be locked up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morrison Posted December 24, 2019 Report Share Posted December 24, 2019 Does anyone know if Derby Plating are still on the go? John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted December 24, 2019 Report Share Posted December 24, 2019 Hi John, you'd be best to call them in the New Year http://derbyplating.co.uk/contact-us-1/ Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted December 24, 2019 Report Share Posted December 24, 2019 Hi John, you'd be best to call them in the New Year http://derbyplating.co.uk/contact-us-1/ Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted December 24, 2019 Report Share Posted December 24, 2019 If you are stuck - a good chromer is castle chrome. https://castlechrome.co.uk The place I work uses them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roy53 Posted December 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 As i said parcels returned to me so no forwarding address for them in place, so seems not relocated. With Stuarts info it seems dead. Real shame as they were the best i had found. Need a new source for this process so collecting/seeking advice and recomendations. ROY Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 Hi Roy, I've used Colonnade metal Refinishers in Wembly (next to the stadium). VG quality and price but a little on the slow side. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 (edited) I used these people (after a recommendation) for quite a lot of chroming on my Hillman. https://www.stchrome.co.uk/ I was very pleased with the results. They are near Bristol, but accept things by mail. Bob. Edited December 30, 2019 by Lebro Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rcreweread Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 Roy - have you tried Chromeworld in Grays - they list quite a lot of stuff on ebay - heres a link to a pair of over riders they recently had on https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-TR4-Rechromed-Pair-Front-Bumper-Overriders-Close-to-Perfect-/312878160219?nma=true&si=P7IgL1klIWgtvnYG86c1ewJrwl4%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=tru Cheers Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roy53 Posted December 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 Thanks Rich Has anyone used these people as they are fairly near it would be easier for me. Saying that quality is what i want and posting anywhere in the country is easy. Finding the good ones is not so , recommendation from us who have used them invaluable . Roy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rcreweread Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 Roy - I have used Ray Hodge at Chrome world quite a lot - if your bits are not badly corroded or distorted, my experience is that he does a good job which is indistinguishable from the best and a far site cheaper. I you make it clear to him that you want the best job going, he will deliver that, but if he finds any defects, he will just stop there and let you know - best to give him a call - I will PM you his phone number - If you are going to Stoneleigh, come and see me on my stand next to Conrads in Hall 3 ( stall 568B) and I can show you plenty of his work. If there are bits you are after, I might well have them Cheers Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trevor Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 Get In Touch Colmor Finishing 51a western road Borough Green, Sevenoaks Kent TN15 8AN just been told about this firm by a neighbour who recommends them. Might give them a try as It’s very local . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chilliman Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 Quote Has anyone used these people as they are fairly near it would be easier for me. Much like Rich says above - Ray hodge has done quite a lot of bits for me over the last few years & all were done to a high standard which I'm happy with but it will depend totally on the quality of what you send him in the first place, & by that I mean if you send him a pock marked (rust damaged) piece of metal it will come back as a very shiny pock marked piece of metal. You get what you pay for, he doesnt repair or polish as far as I know so its very much dependant on what you have & the condition...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 Hi all All the above bit too far for me living on the edge of the TR world in Yorkshire butI'm also in need of a good chrome company nearer to home. Any recommendations much appreciated. Thanks Andy PS Happy New Year when it arrives. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glasgow4a Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 Had my rear bumper done by Vintage Chroming in Longtown nr Carlistle 01228 792661 very pleased with job, cheers Ian. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roger murray-evans Posted January 2, 2020 Report Share Posted January 2, 2020 On 12/31/2019 at 6:24 PM, trevor said: Get In Touch Colmor Finishing 51a western road Borough Green, Sevenoaks Kent TN15 8AN just been told about this firm by a neighbour who recommends them. Might give them a try as It’s very local . I've used him, and the most expensive plating I've ever had done and to an average standard. Previously I always used the apparently defunct London Chroming from whom I always received the highest and most long lived quality. Colmor does not and will not copper plate anything as part of the plating process, i.e nickel and chrome straight onto the polished surface.Remains to be seen how my stuff lasts when it's fitted. He is a personable chap. I'd like to have an alternative plating company to try myself. Have wheels.Will travel! Roger M-E Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted January 2, 2020 Report Share Posted January 2, 2020 Silvabronz in Hampshire is who I have used http://www.beckworth.net/ Cheers Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BritishRacingGreen Posted January 2, 2020 Report Share Posted January 2, 2020 In my experience Silvabronz in Alton, Hampshire are excellent. http://www.beckworth.net/ They offer a complete restoration service – making repairs to the base metal if necessary and then triple plating – first copper, then nickel and then chrome. Beautiful work, far better than the original BL quality and they give a lifetime guarantee. When I collected my bumper from Russell the owner last year and asked him to clarify what a lifetime guarantee meant, he looked at me over his glasses and replied – the chrome will outlast you. So that’s alright then! Martin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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