 Replater for pot metal license frame, need a recommendation |
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| tod914 |
 Dec 9 2010, 06:33 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170  |
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 |
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| smontanaro |
Dec 9 2010, 07:18 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,190 Joined: 3-June 05 From: Evanston, IL Member No.: 4,197 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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.
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| Mike Bellis |
Dec 10 2010, 12:26 AM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None 
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how about this www.sprayonchrome.com It looks like a good product. You just need to find a local vendor.
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| bembry |
Dec 10 2010, 04:25 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 529 Joined: 29-July 05 From: Bakersfield, CA Member No.: 4,499 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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.
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| hydroliftin |
Dec 10 2010, 04:47 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 373 Joined: 8-November 06 From: Vallejo, CA Member No.: 7,180 Region Association: Northern California |
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. |
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| monkeyboy |
Dec 13 2010, 12:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 808 Joined: 8-June 08 From: Los Angeles, Ca Member No.: 9,147 Region Association: None |
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.
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| mharmon |
Dec 13 2010, 03:26 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 129 Joined: 1-November 06 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,133 |
Anyone happen to have the contact information for Paul's?
Thanks for your help. Mike |
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| tod914 |
Dec 13 2010, 03:33 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
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. |
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| mharmon |
Dec 13 2010, 03:49 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 129 Joined: 1-November 06 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,133 |
Thanks a lot for the info Tod.
Have a good one. Mike |
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