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ZTWsquared,Feb 14 2009, 07:37 PM Wrote:I don't mind a bit of added expense if it gets the job done right the first time ... but to be clear - the process you describe above is for plating plastic?? And any plater can do it??
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The process I described is indeed for doing plastic. You'll want to look for a plater that does restoration and/or specialty trim -- they're more likely to have the equipment to do the chroming on plastic.

I've heard of a few places in the states that do it (like paul's chrome that was featured on My Classic Car)... but there is at least one place in Canada (http://www.lashopabandit.com) that does. The latter uses conductive paint to chrome to.

And that would be your most durable and professional choice (if you can find one in Toronto anyways).

There's also the option of vacuum metalization (used to plate flashlight reflectors and whatnot). But that's nowhere near as durable or corrosion resistant as proper chrome.

When I get some time, I'll see if I can find any chromers in TO that'll do it (or TBay since I know a couple coating shops up there that do custom work too).