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I recently bought a 39 Rollfast long tank and since it had been brush painted and there was no hope of saving its authenticity I decided to re do it. Notice I said "re do" and not restore? So dont bag on the final outcome
Anywho, the parts that were suppose to be chrome had been pitted and repainted over time. I decided to have them re chromed. There are only a few places in Ca that do good chroming. The EPA has restricted the process and chemicals so much that these shops have to charge outrageous prices to stay in business. I found that out when I was quoted near $500 for my parts.
Needless to say, I looked elsewhere.
I forget where but I read a link on another forum that suggested The Chrome Shop in Rock Island, Ill. I contacted the owner, Doug. He gave me a great price so I mailed the parts.
It took about a month to get them back due to USPS but I got OUTSTANDING quality, super low price and great service!
All parts with shipping both ways was $200
This is where I will send my parts from now on:
Doug Matheson
[email protected]
The Chrome Shop Inc.
A Division of Berge Plating Works, Inc.
617 25th Ave.
Rock Island, IL. 61201
309-786-3743
309-788-2831
888-696-2526
Anywho, the parts that were suppose to be chrome had been pitted and repainted over time. I decided to have them re chromed. There are only a few places in Ca that do good chroming. The EPA has restricted the process and chemicals so much that these shops have to charge outrageous prices to stay in business. I found that out when I was quoted near $500 for my parts.
Needless to say, I looked elsewhere.
I forget where but I read a link on another forum that suggested The Chrome Shop in Rock Island, Ill. I contacted the owner, Doug. He gave me a great price so I mailed the parts.
It took about a month to get them back due to USPS but I got OUTSTANDING quality, super low price and great service!
All parts with shipping both ways was $200
This is where I will send my parts from now on:
Doug Matheson
[email protected]
The Chrome Shop Inc.
A Division of Berge Plating Works, Inc.
617 25th Ave.
Rock Island, IL. 61201
309-786-3743
309-788-2831
888-696-2526
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