Title: The chrome is back
Post by: Pat Pixley on March 18, 2006, 12:11:24 am
I finally got my chrome back for my Vernors
Machine, 6 month's 11 day's this will be the
last time I use Adams Plating.
Pat
Machine, 6 month's 11 day's this will be the
last time I use Adams Plating.
Pat
Title: The chrome is back
Post by: Pat Pixley on March 18, 2006, 12:17:05 am
and one more photo
Title: The chrome is back
Post by: Creighton on March 18, 2006, 12:39:09 am
Jees thats a wait. Look's good though. What's the guard puppys name? He/She appears to have all under control :-)
Creighton
Creighton
Title: The chrome is back
Post by: loman4ec on March 18, 2006, 08:10:52 am
Pat, that machine looks great!!! That is a long time to wait but it looks like it was worth it. If you can post some bigger pics.
Title: The chrome is back
Post by: Pat Pixley on March 18, 2006, 12:42:14 pm
The Dog's name is Otis he is two years old and 100 pounds.
and here are some bigger photo's
and here are some bigger photo's
Title: The chrome is back
Post by: Pat Pixley on March 18, 2006, 12:43:53 pm
Sorry Josh thats as big as I can get them. 
Pat
Pat
Title: The chrome is back
Post by: Jim on March 18, 2006, 01:03:52 pm
Pat,
The machine looks great!
At six months waiting, be glad they didn't loose anything!
The machine looks great!
At six months waiting, be glad they didn't loose anything!
Title: The chrome is back
Post by: sodaworks on March 18, 2006, 11:31:26 pm
I know the feeling, I just recieved some SS trim that took 7 months to get. I was told it would be two weeks!!!
Title: The chrome is back
Post by: Creighton on March 18, 2006, 11:49:33 pm
So anybody know a good responsive chrome source? Need some done but not keen on 7 month delay.
Thanks!
Creighton
Thanks!
Creighton
Title: The chrome is back
Post by: loman4ec on March 18, 2006, 11:52:59 pm
Creighton,
I have some that needs done as well. We should get together and see if we cant take advantage of the minimum price. From past experience they charge a minimum price that is quite hight(generally $175) so if we sent our stuff together we might get a better price. Just a thought.
I have some that needs done as well. We should get together and see if we cant take advantage of the minimum price. From past experience they charge a minimum price that is quite hight(generally $175) so if we sent our stuff together we might get a better price. Just a thought.
Title: The chrome is back
Post by: audiobeer on March 19, 2006, 12:01:38 am
That is my favorite square top machine! Nice job!
Title: The chrome is back
Post by: Creighton on March 19, 2006, 12:13:05 am
Josh,
Sounds good!! I've got a RT-56 coin bezal with some issues and a WE-6 faceplate and some small bits and pieces. Let's find someplace with a good track record and go from there. There was a post longs ways back but I can't find it. LMK.
Thanks!!
Creighton
Sounds good!! I've got a RT-56 coin bezal with some issues and a WE-6 faceplate and some small bits and pieces. Let's find someplace with a good track record and go from there. There was a post longs ways back but I can't find it. LMK.
Thanks!!
Creighton
Title: The chrome is back
Post by: loman4ec on March 19, 2006, 12:25:12 am
I will call my dad tomorrow night. He had a company in Chicago that he had do all of his chrome work on our cars. The polisher I use in florida does this as well. He gets all of his customers that need chrome work done give him what they need chromed and he sends it to be done in bulk and gets great deals. I will also call him and see who he uses. He mostly works on high dollar show motorcycles so his chrome guy must be good.
Title: The chrome is back
Post by: Creighton on March 19, 2006, 01:32:15 am
Sounds good! Not so concerned about price just want a quality job. Thanks for doing the legwork on this!!
Creighton
Creighton
Title: The chrome is back
Post by: MoonDawg on March 19, 2006, 11:36:15 am
Speed and Sport in Houston Texas has a great track record. 713 921-0235 They estimate 15 working day turnaround, (3 weeks). Craig knows the difference between 44 coin entry bezels and 81's.... and most of all the parts from soda machines.
I'm not sure the minimum rule applies here. I have sent chrome for 1 machine, approx 4 pieces for a charge of $90.00. Then I've sent an eqivalent of 5 machines for $500.00.
A pitted chrome entry bezel or crank handle must be ground and polished before plating, likewise chroming the 2 front doors of a VMC 27 requires a lot of plating solution. So labor and materials vary per item.
Also,I have never had a part lost, but I always make a list of the parts being sent and include a copy with my shipment.
I'm not sure the minimum rule applies here. I have sent chrome for 1 machine, approx 4 pieces for a charge of $90.00. Then I've sent an eqivalent of 5 machines for $500.00.
A pitted chrome entry bezel or crank handle must be ground and polished before plating, likewise chroming the 2 front doors of a VMC 27 requires a lot of plating solution. So labor and materials vary per item.
Also,I have never had a part lost, but I always make a list of the parts being sent and include a copy with my shipment.
Title: The chrome is back
Post by: bcharlton on March 19, 2006, 02:21:49 pm
I would reccomeend Niagara Plating in Niagara Falls NY. Mike does all me stuff as well as Curtis's and Matt's.
He is the nicest person I have ever met. I even gave him my Pepsi Vendo 56 square top restored as a gift. His phone # is 716-297-1410. Curtis needed a part done in 48 hours and Mike got it done for him. (please only ask this of him in case of emergencies). Other people in our hobby are using him as well. Here is a picture of Mike. He is the guy on the right.
Brian C
He is the nicest person I have ever met. I even gave him my Pepsi Vendo 56 square top restored as a gift. His phone # is 716-297-1410. Curtis needed a part done in 48 hours and Mike got it done for him. (please only ask this of him in case of emergencies). Other people in our hobby are using him as well. Here is a picture of Mike. He is the guy on the right.
Brian C
Title: The chrome is back
Post by: loman4ec on March 19, 2006, 02:39:12 pm
I think that is who I will go with then. If you two trust him I do. I know how picky curtis is so he must be good.
Title: The chrome is back
Post by: BryanH on March 27, 2006, 11:19:47 pm
Pat - real nice machine.
Title: The chrome is back
Post by: BrianB on March 28, 2006, 06:59:13 am
I agree wholeheartedly with Brian C's choice of Niagra Plating, Myself and Matt have sent countless peices to Mike for plating and have had excellent service each time for a very fair price and job well done.
Another place that I have used that turns an awesome product is Superfine Shine in Chilicothe, OH. They take about 4-5 weeks. They photo document all your parts upon reciept and for the more finicky people will do pitting repair and will make your part shine! Granted, they cost a bit more than others but the finished peice is well worth the money.
Another place that I have used that turns an awesome product is Superfine Shine in Chilicothe, OH. They take about 4-5 weeks. They photo document all your parts upon reciept and for the more finicky people will do pitting repair and will make your part shine! Granted, they cost a bit more than others but the finished peice is well worth the money.