Re-chroming old hardware

[dave120]

Hi Everyone,

I've gotten some interesting pieces lately that are quite unique on some basses. Some are in nasty condition and I don't want to use them as they currently are. I also don't want to bead blast them down to metal and just paint them because that isn't durable in the long run.

Do any of you have experience with sending out parts to get the chroming redone on it? And if so, where do you send them to get this done, and an estimated cost of doing bridges and things like this.

 

[tjclem]

Too bad there aren't any Motorcycle shops where we live or you could talk to them about re-chroming.

 

[Ruckus_Instrmts]

Too bad there aren't any Motorcycle shops where we live or you could talk to them about re-chroming.

What he said^ :winkwink

 

[dave120]

Yeah I figured that was probably going to be a suggestion, I just wasn't sure if there was somewhere in particular some of you get things done at. I will check around those local places though. Thank you

 

[tjclem]

Sorry boss I haven't had to have it done...t

 

[Rocky McD]

In my city, we have probably 6-10 plating shops. Some are very good at restoring small parts, others should stick to chroming old bumbers. I think you will be shocked at the cost and come to the conclusion that it is cheaper/easier to just buy a new part.
Rocky

 

[Jim Campbell]

In my city, we have probably 6-10 plating shops. Some are very good restoring small parts, others should stick to old bumbers. I think you will be shocked at the cost and come to the conclusion that it is cheaper/easier to just buy a new part.
Rocky

there is/was a guy here i used to get work done for my motorcycle.......he did fine work,but gawd it was pricey,and overkill given the nature of the items i had done.....

 

[emor]

Not sure if this is appropriate, but how about nickel plating?

My friend uses one these kits to nickel plate small parts for his Isetta restoration.

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[Musiclogic]

Places to start in Orlando

Peninsula Metal Finishing
Electro Chromium
Cycle Professional
Cycle One motorsports
Space Coast plating and metal Refinishing

all in Orlando....google "chrome plating" in your area to find more

 

[t0t0m]

Yup...many motorcycle shops do chrome plating.

 

[thegirlcanbass]

Come on, Central Florida isn't that empty these days...

I know by me there are at least two places, I'm not sure of your proximity to Orlando.

Try likechromepolishing.com and chromeplus.com, I'm pretty sure you can ship to them both either way.

I can't wait to see what these pieces are if they've got you calling them "interesting"....

 

[dave120]

Come on, Central Florida isn't that empty these days...

I know by me there are at least two places, I'm not sure of your proximity to Orlando.

Try likechromepolishing.com and chromeplus.com, I'm pretty sure you can ship to them both either way.

I can't wait to see what these pieces are if they've got you calling them "interesting"....

Well they aren't that interesting but they are just different enough that I don't want to slap a regular Fender bridge on there and make things lose some of their character. If they were standard style bridges and things I wouldn't bother trying to freshen them up, but finding new replacements for parts that come off oddball import basses from the 60s isn't all that easy. I like restoring old beater basses but sometimes I can't bring myself to put back on old corroded and nasty hardware.

Thanks for the tips on places to check out guys. I will have to look into it.

 

[ddshelden]

palm beach plating (561) 863-5760. i used them in the past to do many motorcycle parts, they do chrome and nickel plating.