Need Chrome Plater

[CRCRFT78]

I read in one of the threads someone having their trim redone by a shop somewhere in Cali and can't remember where. Any recommendations in NorCal or California in general? My wifes co-worker is restoring her Morris Minor and would like to have the trim redone.

[Ron in SoCal]

Good Ol Cali. Not the best state for chemial process manufacturers, especially chrome platers so look for someone here to step up w an out of stater. Down here, Orange County Plating has done show chrome for me w consistent results.

http://www.ocplating.com/

[CRCRFT78]

Thanks Ron. I'll pass this info on. The only chrome plater I can think of is the one they always use on Musclecar TV.

[Musclerodz]

Odgen Chrome in Ogden Utah. They do nice work for a decent price.

[EBMC]

Check out Sherms custom plating in Sacramento

[DRJDVM's '69]

Sherms.....best in CA...but not cheap...

[camcojb]

Sherms.....best in CA...but not cheap...

yup. :)

[pw2006]

Check out Sherms custom plating in Sacramento

I agree.

[GregWeld]

All the chrome on my '32 was done at Sherms.... but what Frisbee does is has them copper it - send it back and Frisbee blocks it out - then sends it back for Chroming. I've seen other chrome that Sherms does and it's fantastic.

[BBPanel]

All the chrome on my '32 was done at Sherms.... but what Frisbee does is has them copper it - send it back and Frisbee blocks it out - then sends it back for Chroming. I've seen other chrome that Sherms does and it's fantastic.
Hmm, then what is Sherm's process - standard triple plate is copper, nickel then chrome. Is Frisbee a third party? Sherm doesn't do the copper? Just trying to understand what you're saying.

And what happened to Lemon Grove - wasn't they one of the top platers in the country at one time?

[camcojb]

Hmm, then what is Sherm's process - standard triple plate is copper, nickel then chrome. Is Frisbee a third party? Sherm doesn't do the copper? Just trying to understand what you're saying.

And what happened to Lemon Grove - wasn't they one of the top platers in the country at one time?

sounds like he was saying that Sherms does the copper coating, then give's it back to the customer "Frisbee" who gets the copper as flat and perfect as possible. Then he returns it to Sherms for the chrome plating. Frisbee is a guy that demands perfection, so the extra back and forth is the only way to get it. This is not the normal procedure, and Sherm's is know for their quality regardless.

[ironworks]

sounds like he was saying that Sherms does the copper coating, then give's it back to the customer "Frisbee" who gets the copper as flat and perfect as possible. Then he returns it to Sherms for the chrome plating. Frisbee is a guy that demands perfection, so the extra back and forth is the only way to get it. This is not the normal procedure, and Sherm's is know for their quality regardless.

I'm not sure how Steve's could out due Sherm's on block sanding the copper. Maybe Steve's just wants more of that money in his pocket not Sherm's. Sherm's will make it as perfect as your willing to pay for.

[camcojb]

I'm not sure how Steve's could out due Sherm's on block sanding the copper. Maybe Steve's just wants more of that money in his pocket not Sherm's. Sherm's will make it as perfect as your willing to pay for.

I agree. I was just trying to explain what Greg was talking about, in my interpretation of what he said. :D

[GregWeld]

Sherm's will do the blocking of the copper etc for you... and IMHO they're the best plater around. They do fabulous work.

We just wanted control of the blocking process... so SAR did the copper blocking themselves.

[Steve68]

what are they blocking it with, of course paper, I'd think, what do ya know Greg, fill me in,

[GregWeld]

what are they blocking it with, of course paper, I'd think, what do ya know Greg, fill me in,



I'm sorry - I have absolutely no idea what grit/paper was used....

[Steve68]

Darn, I'll find out,