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10-15-2018, 09:50 PM

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Has anybody had an item plated in Black Chrome?
I have a couple of items that I want done so I am looking for a shop that does it. I live in Cleveland, Ohio but I can ship the parts.
All comments and shop recommendations are appreciated.

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10-15-2018, 10:02 PM

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I did a "google search" and came up with Bend Plating. I have no idea how good, bad, or reasonable they are but it may be helpful to read about the available services when deciding who to trust your parts to.

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10-16-2018, 12:55 AM

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There is also black chrome powder paint....

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10-16-2018, 07:11 AM

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I also did a google search. Most were high production run shops geared for OEMs or industrial.

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10-16-2018, 07:17 AM

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There is also black chrome powder paint....

Yes, but I want to do my air cleaner lid so I need it to be perfect.
Dupicolor also has a "shader" system that looked interesting. But, that is intended mostly for wheels.

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10-16-2018, 11:11 PM

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Yes, but I want to do my air cleaner lid so I need it to be perfect.
Dupicolor also has a "shader" system that looked interesting. But, that is intended mostly for wheels.

Hmmmmm, not sure that I know of any place....I can check with a friend.....

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10-17-2018, 05:01 PM

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Yes, but I want to do my air cleaner lid so I need it to be perfect.
Dupicolor also has a "shader" system that looked interesting. But, that is intended mostly for wheels.

Have you thought of using gun bluing or gun finishing products? I have used various Birchwood Casey and Brownell's gun finish products on fasteners and small parts and have gotten great results that hold up to abuse. Just a thought....