Mail order chrome work?
 

Seems to me that some have had good success (redundant? :)) having chrome plating done thru the mail. Chrome shops have all but disapperaed here in CA and I suspect in many other parts of the US as well, due to pollution and insurance. I don't think anyone can even geta permit for that kind of shop nowadays. It's all done in Mexico AFA local work is concerned.

So, anyone have a recent and decent experience they'd like to share? I have a box full ready to go. Also, what about the return policy if not satisfied? Pay with CC, I know, but would like to know that they will do it right to begin with.

The last thing I would say on this is, one doesn't get to see what they do with your parts even if you can take them there personally, so shipping them hundreds of miles shouldn't have any effect on the deal. Just getting them back with no pitting is all I ask.

you're near Mexico...

Milt, no personal experience, but an advertiser for the PCA Oregon Region calendar is: Oregon Plating Company, 436 SE 6th Ave., Portland, Oregon 97214. Phone: 503-232-7416. The ad says they've been polishing and plating sice 1908. It also shows the pic of a chromed grille & bumper of a early 50's Chevrolet pickup...It really look great. So, if no personal experience suggestions, you might give them a ring. Seems to me any plating company in biz for 98 years might be doing something right...

Advanced Plating & Powder Coating
425 Cowan Ct.
Nashville, TN 37207
(615)227-6900
www.advancedplating.com

These guys are as good as it gets. No affiliation...just a satisfied customer.

took may last box of stuff to a local motorcycle shop, came back really nice, but had to factor in his markup (25 - 40%?)

Good info!

Thanks. Any more?

Oregon Plating Company has a good rep.

They also got featured in the Oregonian newspaper (Portland paper - mostly an article about a craftsman there)