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    Rechroming Plastic Sunroof Switch Bezel

    Hello,
    I'm in search of a place that I can trust to rechrome my plastic Sunroof switch bezel.
    I had heard of a place in L.A. that was good, can anyone please give a referral?
    Thanks
    Peter
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    Hi,
    I tried to get this done here in the UK on window switches but the results were not great. By the time a copper base layer and chrome top coat was applied the results were too thick to reassemble. In the end I had them professionally spray painted in chrome paint and the results were good.
    Good luck
    Gitesh

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    An absolutely off the wall idea that I have no idea if it would work or not: Could a chrome vinyl wrap be applied to the bezel?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ejboyd5 View Post
    An absolutely off the wall idea that I have no idea if it would work or not: Could a chrome vinyl wrap be applied to the bezel?
    It's not so far-fetched.
    Armed with vinyl wrap, a brand new exacto knife and a little bit of confidence, I looked at the compound curves and ran off to work on a different part of the car.Name:  20180208_065015.jpg
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    This may not be helpful to you.
    I make my parts in CAD. And print in 3D.
    I make them in aluminum or steel, or brass. And then polish to mirror.
    Little parts are about $15, to have made.

    Current long term ownership: 63 Cab, 71 911, 74 914

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    Unless it's a $2M car this is absolutely not worth that much time or trouble. With a little practice you can get outstanding results with chrome spray paint that nobody but you will ever know isn't original.
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    Quote Originally Posted by raspritz View Post
    Unless it's a $2M car this is absolutely not worth that much time or trouble. With a little practice you can get outstanding results with chrome spray paint that nobody but you will ever know isn't original.
    For many of us, it's getting these little details 100% right that is the most fun. I understand EXACTLY where the OP is coming from.

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    raspritz:
    That, Sir, is precisely the problem.
    I will know.
    Scott A. Please take a look...how much would that part be to have made up?

    So: anyone? Please help with the plastic chroming question?
    Thanks
    Peter
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    Have you called these places located near you? Even if none of them do plastics they'll know who does. The alternative (spray chrome) shouldn't be dismissed, if you don't like the results you can always spend more.

    https://www.mastercraftmetalplating.com/

    http://www.superiorelectroplating.com/

    https://www.dependableplating.com/

    http://www.queencityplating.com/
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    Quote Originally Posted by ptrsbtrs View Post
    raspritz:
    That, Sir, is precisely the problem.
    I will know.
    Scott A. Please take a look...how much would that part be to have made up?

    So: anyone? Please help with the plastic chroming question?
    Thanks
    Peter
    Not to be disrespectful, but chrome-colored vinyl wrap (your suggestion) is more acceptable to your psyche than is chrome paint (which dries to a micro-surface of chrome leaf)............how, exactly?
    Rich Spritz

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