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Started by 1109RWHP, August 14, 2025, 10:02:16 PM

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1109RWHP

Who re chromes plastic these days? The last place I used was Mr. G's Mustang City so that shows you how long it's been since I had any done.

Rickmustang

Instrument Specialties did mine. Took a long time to, so ask.

kasearch@ix.netcom.com

I've been using GCAR for over 30 years to do mine. Great prices, exceptional quality.

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I used Vacuum Orna Metal in Michigan.

1109RWHP

Thanks everyone for the replies. I will check them out.

dashmore

Quote from: kasearch@ix.netcom.com on August 15, 2025, 08:53:19 AMI've been using GCAR for over 30 years to do mine. Great prices, exceptional quality.

Can you tell me what GCAR stands for?

Thanks,
Dan

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Quote from: dashmore on August 16, 2025, 10:11:35 AMCan you tell me what GCAR stands for?

Thanks,
Dan

GCAR they are very good but seems very busy turn around time 8-9 months

We specialize in the quality repair, rechroming and refinishing of your 60's and 70's era muscle car plastic interior trim. Late model and import vehicles as well.

From O.E. spec's to custom work. With over 30 years of experience in the automotive restoration field.

GCAR Plastic chrome, vacuum metalize plating
https://www.gcartrim.com/
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Not a SHELBY expert

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1109RWHP

Just Dashes told me they are not doing plastic plating at the moment.

SFM5S000

For small pieces this stuff works real well especially for pieces that you don't touch or handle too much. It's available on Amazon! $10 bucks

Cheers,
~Earl J

Bob Gaines

Quote from: SFM5S000 on August 22, 2025, 10:09:38 PMFor small pieces this stuff works real well especially for pieces that you don't touch or handle too much. It's available on Amazon! $10 bucks

Cheers,
~Earl J

I got some and have used it . Good stuff but don't have unrealistic expectations for anything but very small touch up sections. Not a plastic part but it can make a night and day difference on the tarnished front vent window pivot of 65-68's.
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Try Phillip's plating out of Wisconsin

Or

Speed and sport out in Texas

Hopefully both are still in business and haven't bitten the dust

Best of luck in your endeavors
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dashmore

Quote from: Bob Gaines on August 22, 2025, 10:48:38 PM
Quote from: SFM5S000 on August 22, 2025, 10:09:38 PMFor small pieces this stuff works real well especially for pieces that you don't touch or handle too much. It's available on Amazon! $10 bucks

Cheers,
~Earl J

I got some and have used it . Good stuff but don't have unrealistic expectations for anything but very small touch

up sections. Not a plastic part but it can make a night and day difference on the tarnished front vent window pivot of 65-68's.

Ive used these as well.  I concur with Bob's assessment.  They worked really well on the front edges of 1970 ball shaped AC vents. 

Dan

Royce Peterson

Quote from: 69 GT350 Vert on August 15, 2025, 06:37:42 PMI used Vacuum Orna Metal in Michigan.

Me too. I used Just dashes in New Jersey the time before and they offered slower service and a higher price. The folks at Vaccuum Orna Metal were better in every way. 1-800-827-6762
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