roy53 Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 Since the demise of the company that i used i have tried a couple of recommended others but not to my standard. Just seen on one of the many TV restoration programes a company ACF Howell in the midlands. Looked good but has anyone had dealing and a view of there work ? Roy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 Hi Roy, have you tried Colonnade In Wembly. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 S&T Plating in Bristol are very good, if a bit distant for you. Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roy53 Posted October 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 To be honest a company that can do a proper job is what I’m looking for Roy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 Apologies for hijacking the thread. But my bumpers could do with a re chrome. Anyone able suggest a good company within 30 miles of Wakefield. Interested more in the quality rather than the price. Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 26 minutes ago, PodOne said: Apologies for hijacking the thread. But my bumpers could do with a re chrome. Anyone able suggest a good company within 30 miles of Wakefield. Interested more in the quality rather than the price. Andy Derby plating used to be good, don’t know if they’re still going. Stuart Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Napoleon Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 Roy, I can recommend A C F Howell in Walsall, they are old school and produce very high quality work. I took them everything to be re-chromed on a 1971 Daytona and the same on an Espada, Ghibli and Facel Vega - the results were exceptional. I know several 'difficult to please' people who have used them without a grumble. Rod Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 I too used AFC Howell for an XK140, bumpers and zamac grille around 2003; old school indeed, then as well. The ceiling was packed with many new bumpers for classic cars! Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblenk Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 There is a company in Carlisle i saw at a show in the summer Ashford chrome another was vintage chrome dont know about quality but gives you options i will be checking them in the future when i get to that point cheers David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave McDonald Posted October 20, 2023 Report Share Posted October 20, 2023 On 10/18/2023 at 9:41 PM, stuart said: Derby plating used to be good, don’t know if they’re still going. Stuart I used Derby Plating approx 2 years ago. Only some small parts but pleased with both quality and speed of returned parts. Dave McD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted October 20, 2023 Report Share Posted October 20, 2023 Believe Derby plating are still operating. Excellent quality work by all accounts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted October 20, 2023 Report Share Posted October 20, 2023 (edited) Very timely - I have just picked up two TR4A rear light castings from the platers http://colonnademetal.com/contact_10.html and the quality is better than new. £120 each. Slowish time apprx 3 months. But Quality I tried photographing them but it is rather difficult on something so shiny. The reflection looks good. Roger Edited October 20, 2023 by RogerH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblenk Posted October 20, 2023 Report Share Posted October 20, 2023 Roger you are right there i thought it was the paper great reflection might be too good !!!! good info for my stuff David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
monty Posted October 20, 2023 Report Share Posted October 20, 2023 Derby Plating if still going are used by top restorers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glasgow4a Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 Can recommend Vintage Chrome near Carlistle, 01228 792661 had my 4a rear bumper done very impressed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 I used ACF Howells for my front bumper, they repaired (several dents)and re plated. This is the first piece I’ve ever had plated. In my opinion outstanding quality. Hope this helps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 Rang both Derby plating and Howells roughly a £1000 difference between the two. Howells being the cheaper. Big difference am I missing something. Howells quality the lesser of the two? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 Hi Andy, it isn't all about quality as such but one company may have bigger overheads. Others, like Colonnade Metal Finishers in Wembly, do serious industrial plating and have the classic car Chroming as a sideline. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dwaters Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 On 10/18/2023 at 9:13 PM, PodOne said: Apologies for hijacking the thread. But my bumpers could do with a re chrome. Anyone able suggest a good company within 30 miles of Wakefield. Interested more in the quality rather than the price. Andy I had excellent results with Prestige Chrome Plating in Mexborough, which is about 25 miles from you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
openroad Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 Hi Andy , I have also used Prestige , good family set up. Close by too....results have been great. Conrad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR Rob Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 Don’t know where you are based but J & A Finishing , Fareham, Hampshire are worth a try. Do a lot of classic work as well as high quality industrial work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 Thanks all for the feedback. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike59 Posted October 28, 2023 Report Share Posted October 28, 2023 Hi Roy, I used Howells for rechroming at full set of bumpers and overrides about 12 years ago on my TR4a. The quality of there work was very good at the time and from memory without digging out my receipts I think I paid £840 total inclusive of VAT. They also undertook repairing and replating rear lights, front side light/indicators, and wire wheel spinners. They all still look very good. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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