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Posted by: tod914 Dec 9 2010, 06:33 PM

Have an old license plate frame that I would like to have rechromed. Got a quote from Paul's out in PA.. $250.00 ouch. Anyone have a recommendation?

Thanks, Tod

Posted by: smontanaro Dec 9 2010, 07:18 PM

No specific recommendations, but try Googling for "license plate restoration" or "license plate restoration recommentation". I'm sure you'll find lots of possible contacts.

Skip

Posted by: kg6dxn Dec 10 2010, 12:26 AM

how about this www.sprayonchrome.com It looks like a good product. You just need to find a local vendor.

Posted by: bembry Dec 10 2010, 04:25 PM

Do a search on the Samba--there were some guys showing off ones that were restored--maybe you could PM them. I could be wrong, but I remember the price mentioned being over $200 or so, consistent with one of the above posts.

Posted by: hydroliftin Dec 10 2010, 04:47 PM

QUOTE(tod914 @ Dec 9 2010, 04:33 PM)

Have an old license plate frame that I would like to have rechromed. Got a quote from Paul's out in PA.. $250.00 ouch. Anyone have a reckomendation?

Thanks, Tod

Paul's has a good reputation. The $250 is probably well spent if you want the thing to look good.

Posted by: monkeyboy Dec 13 2010, 12:12 PM

Old pot metal is a bitch to work with most of the time. Maybe this includes cleaning and filling the pits and all the associated finish work.

Posted by: mharmon Dec 13 2010, 03:26 PM

Anyone happen to have the contact information for Paul's?

Thanks for your help.

Mike

Posted by: tod914 Dec 13 2010, 03:33 PM

Thanks, guys. Here is the info from the Samba. I spoke with Charles, he said about $85 - $125. He also works with a guy that does the painting; seperate cost.
If it was the Victoria Motor plates where the car was sold new from, I'd likely bite the bullet and go with Pauls in PA. This is different dealership I'm having done, I'll likely go with Sihilling.

Charles Sihilling Metal Polish
(714) 543-7051
1018 E Chestnut Ave, #C, Santa Ana, CA 92701

Pauls info - http://paulschrome.com/ They also gave me a rough quote of $650 - $750 for a bumper rechrome with a lifetime warranty.

Let me know how yours turns out Mike.

Posted by: mharmon Dec 13 2010, 03:49 PM

Thanks a lot for the info Tod.

Have a good one.

Mike