All this talk about chrome bits. Anyone have any good sources for chrome shops. I had nothing but problems with companies in the past while restoring classics. They usually charge an arm and a leg and take 2 to 3 times the time to finish the work. I'm thinking about chroming some accent pieces on My S (air intake trim ring) front grill + Lwr section).

Thanks,

Scott

Chili Red Cooper S

Indi Blue Cooper

 

Hi, F1Mini! Welcome to MCO! If you want chrome stuff, check out http://www.rspeed.net. Every so often someone recommends something cool & I scribble a note...found that site in my MINI notes!

Cheers!
Clover

 

It will be next to impossible to have any plastic items chromed on the outside of your car. Electroplating plastic is non-existant and the ones that do, do not guarantee the finish.

Best bet is to have only metal items chromed, but again, you risk having a lousy job done if you get the wrong people. Stick to the IL Motorsport stuff (www.rspeed.net/mini/). Oh, also pick up a Hemmings Motor News mag and look up chromers in there as well.

-Peter/Rspeed

 

My next door neighbor sells some do it yourself kits for chroming.
I am not sure how expensive they are as I am a few months (hopefully not years) away from restoring my '66 Chevelle. (this car is twice as long as my MINI) I know he knows the products well and maybe I will be venturing into a little chroming side business in the future.

Anyway, if ya want to check out his site, it's http://www.absolutech.com and then look up metal finishing.