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Old Jan 14, 2002 | 12:29 AM
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Can anyone recommend a rechroming shop? Preferably in the mid-west. Indy or St. Louis would be ideal.

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Old Jan 14, 2002 | 12:41 AM
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I can't recommend a specific shop, but I managed to find a good chrome shop by going to the local motorcycle shop. They do LOTS of chrome work and should know who to send ya to...

Good luck! ;)
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Old Jan 14, 2002 | 01:00 AM
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It's been about a year since I had anything plated. But I had good luck with 4 or five orders with these guys:
Courtesy Metal Polishing Service
735 North Addison Road, Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 832-1862
I think the owners name is Victor.
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Old Jan 14, 2002 | 01:25 AM
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The body shop sent my rear bumpers (well on a 73 I guess it's my only bumpers) out to be rechromed, hopefully they will be back by Tuesday and I can tell you how they turned out and who actually did the work. If your wondering, Bethalto is just outside of St. Louis near Alton IL.

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Old Jan 14, 2002 | 10:36 AM
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I've used Streamwood Plating with good results ... 630.830.6363
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Old Jan 14, 2002 | 12:39 PM
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Hey you Illinois guys... Thanks.. You just gave me some chrome shop leads as well. :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
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