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Getting Parts re-chromed

Posted: Sep 2nd, '21, 12:17
by ktm_2000
Hi All,

since I am re-gelcoating my top cap I have taken off all the chrome parts, for the most part all my lees rod holders are in good shape, so is the hawse pipe for the anchor rode and bow lights. The stern hawse pipes are in reasonable condition and the front vents are in poor condition.

Here's the questionable stuff
https://photos.app.goo.gl/onpjyri7azjwnoEA6

Can anyone recommend a place to have them re-done? Is re-chroming the right thing to do?

thanks for your advice

Re: Getting Parts re-chromed

Posted: Sep 2nd, '21, 16:38
by Stephan
I have not used International Chromium Plating but know of folks who have had them do chrome and nickel plating and were very pleased.
https://www.icp1927.com/form__map
They are near me and I will call on them if it is helpful to you.
Best,
Stephan

Re: Getting Parts re-chromed

Posted: Sep 2nd, '21, 21:10
by Tony Meola
American Electroplating
342 Lincoln Ave, Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 427-2300

Did my scuppers 10 years ago. They still look brand new.

Re: Getting Parts re-chromed

Posted: Sep 3rd, '21, 08:26
by ccroke13
South Shore Plating in Quincy, MA. They are dock neighbors and friends of mine and their work is great.

South Shore Plating
28 Forest Ave
Quincy, Ma 02169
617-773-8064

Re: Getting Parts re-chromed

Posted: Sep 5th, '21, 10:58
by Dug
I second Tony’s recommendation of American Electroplating.

Re: Getting Parts re-chromed

Posted: Sep 6th, '21, 07:38
by neil
We have used American as well,tony I think they moved to Neptune which was good for us

Re: Getting Parts re-chromed

Posted: Sep 7th, '21, 00:06
by Tony Meola
Neil

I looked them up and the Hawthorne address was still listed. I know one of the partners had moved to Brick. I wonder if he opened a shop down that way.

I checked Manta also and they still show Hawthorne.

Re: Getting Parts re-chromed

Posted: Sep 7th, '21, 07:08
by Reelcrazy
American did not move. the partner who sold out, Dave is now down in Florida retired.
I did have some stuff redone by the guy in neptune 20 years ago not bad. but american is better

Re: Getting Parts re-chromed

Posted: Sep 7th, '21, 07:17
by ktm_2000
I've called or left email inquiries at a bunch of places. The guy at American stated that he doesn't do the small boat parts anymore.

Re: Getting Parts re-chromed

Posted: Sep 7th, '21, 20:33
by Tony Meola
Shame he does not do small parts anymore. He was good. Not cheap but really good. Figure my scuppers 10 years later still looking like they were just done. Heck they have salt water hitting them all the time.

I am sure there is someone else out there.