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  1. 1MeanA

    67 barracuda dash refinishing?

    I don't think anyone does plastic chroming anymore. You can get repros though Dash and Gauge
  3. Lance Lot Link

    Another dashboard repair thread

    I could try chrome spray paint, polish the lenses myself and maybe SEM black paint for the lower and overlay for upper. The radio knobs are plastic also, I have them off already for chroming too.
  4. Mattax

    '68 Dart Instrument Cluster Refurbish

    As far as costs, and cost versus quality, a search for vacuum metalizing or plastic chroming will turn up a number of experiences (and some speculation you can ignore). https://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/search/2714836/?q=plastic+chroming&o=relevance I can't help you with that particular...
  5. Syleng1

    "Chrome" spray paint

    It’s meant for a shelf model that is not touched. Put it on a dash part and watch it turn grey the first time you wipe it with something to clean dust off. All the chrome paint is the same. It’s not real chrome. The real plastic chrome involves multiple steps just like real chrome for metal...
  6. F

    67 barracuda dash refinishing?

    I’ve got the dash panel out of my 67 barracuda so I can clean everything, check the switches and wiring harness, replace the bulbs, etc. My car is an unrestored car that I bought off of the original owner this fall. The car had been stored in a Quonset for 30 years, and the mice had gotten into...
  8. R

    Rally Dash in a 67 Valiant

    Difficult to see for sure but looks like the 67 rally bezel has also been cut for a different radio. It might be repaired with a extra glove box door bezel and plastic welder. You have enough space behind to add scabs from donor plastic to make your weld joins stronger than OEM was. The...
  9. R

    Reconditioning Factory AC Outlets

    A magnet might help where there is iron but those louvers are pot metal. Many I have seen were pitted badly. The pins that mount them are small as sewing needles and will snap right off. I discovered long ago that the black plastic louver sections from the later model will interchange. Best...
  10. nodemon

    "Chrome" spray paint

    Yeah, I question the durability of it, and realize cleaning would be an issue...maybe a feather duster to clear the dust. I just wanted to put it out there how good it looks compared to other "chrome" paints and for those that I've seen use the liquid chrome pens and disappointed with silver...
  11. go-fish

    Plastic dash bezel refurb

    [email protected] Plastic Chrome - M&M Metalizing Sales - vacuum chrome metalizing, chroming plastic, color chrome plate - www.mmmetalizing.com
  12. charliec

    Reconditioning Factory AC Outlets

    I watched that video also. In fact, I just ordered the paint that he used and recommended. I've been wanting an airbrush setup anyway. I might look into the later model louvers if I can't figure out how to put this thing together. Jim also has a good idea....ship it to him!!! :lol: I guess he...
  14. Mattax

    1968 Barracuda Rallye Dash gauge lenses removal

    ...with Andrews's explanation. If I had to do my instrument panel over, I would have removed the lenses myself rather than let the plastic chroming company do it. As it was I had to go in and do some touch up using the thick ABS cement. Also I've made a fair share of plastic repairs on my '85...
  15. '68cuda416

    Instrument Specialties

    I was told from the onset which was more than half a year ago that one of the dash bezels had to be sent out for chroming
  16. Mattax

    Dash painted or factory?

    For the instrument panel itself, if you send it out for plastic chroming and repainting, see the posts linked below Either get in writing they get the details right, or if they can't do that, then finish it yourself. The service I used was good but touching up and correcting the little details...
  17. Garrett Ellison

    Radio delete plate does not fit.

    Okay! I see says the blind man! I thought that piece looked awfully nice, where are you getting plastic re chroming done at lately?
  18. pishta

    Poor Quality Chrome

    Oof, nickle! Forgot that. The stuff on the caps is not the product, its probably 'vacuum metalizing'. Plastic is painted in a primer, then put into a vacuum chamber with a little piece of pure aluminum. then the AL gets vaporized with a laser or some other high heat process and the AL vapor...
  20. Mattax

    Stop in for a cup of coffee

    Sure did. Of course now I've got to do something I really didn't want to do myself! Desoldering is an art, or at least a skill. Just heard from Frank at Vacu-Ornametal. Its all ready to ship back, but when they were doing multiple layers of chroming somehow they weren't able to mask the...
  21. clementine

    Dash gauge "welding"

    Dear FABO, How do I re-weld these gauge lenses back into place? I have an original plastic dash that has had new chroming done to it and I'm trying to figure out how to get the lenses/turn signal lenses etc glued back into place. The little titties have been melted away during dis-assembly, and...
  22. Whoch1219

    Looking for early A convertible pics

    1963 Valiant Signet V-200. Getting rear floor pans installed currently. Working towards re-chroming plastic dash parts. Interior door and side trim panels parts are near impossible to find.
  23. Oldschoolcuda

    [FOR SALE] Rear Arm Rest Bezels- Early A Body

    Nice set of rear arm rest bezels for your 63-66 a-body. Have been stripped and are ready for paint or plastic chroming. Thanks for looking $8 plus shipping
  24. rlcbit

    [Found!] Dash instruments restored

    looking to have dash restored. Plastic chroming. Instruments. On 69 GTS. Only one know were. To get it done right. Thanks
  26. Kinda went overboard with this 1966 Barracuda

    Kinda went overboard with this 1966 Barracuda

    This is my 1966 Plymouth Barracuda I bought from a co-worker back in 1989. I paid $100.00 per pay period until it was paid off- $900.00 It had 56,000 original miles on it and was all pretty much there but in bare metal covered in WD-40 sitting in his 1 car garage. The interior was redone by his...
  27. Surprise67GT

    plastic chroming

    HI, I was wondering where the best place to send some of my parts from my dart out to, to get the plastic rechromed. Thanks all
  28. Surprise67GT

    plastic chroming

    Who does Plastic Chrome restoration? I want to get my armrest bases redone. Also, has anyone tried to restore their own anodized trim with good results? Thanks
  29. moparmat2000

    Installing Rallye Dash in a '74 duster issues

    Just tack weld some thin steel sheet to the back side of the hole, grind flat and bodywork it, or put a pushbutton start?
  30. Nigel Hely

    Dash cluster bezel

    I just had my instrument cluster, pushbutton control bezel and radio fascia restored by Early Plastic Chroming in Melbourne Australia. It's off a 1964 Dart, some parts were damaged, but the end result was fantastic (before and after photos) and he's a really nice guy to deal with. Recommended...
  32. thanson_mopar

    Installing Rallye Dash in a '74 duster issues

    After seeing some prices of plastic chroming I may just end up painting. I don't have to be correct since its a custom application anyway. Good advice, I will just use the hole in the dash for something else. thanks How much do you charge to calibrate guages?
  33. R

    Installing Rallye Dash in a '74 duster issues

    If you're sending the plastic bezel out for rechrome, you should probably let them do the plastic repairs or at least ask them what adhesive and/or filler products they'll recommend. Some chemicals may react with the chroming process. I wouldn't attempt to move the ignition switch from column...
  34. moparmat2000

    Installing Rallye Dash in a '74 duster issues

    I like how you swapped the location of the stereo with the location of the heater controls. That makes much more sense than how the factory did it. Heres pic of my restored rallye dash.
  35. DEVIOUSDUSTER

    '70 Duster Revival: Drag Racing Heart | Pro Touring Soul

    John does ship out the rechroming work for these bezels. The actual process for plastic chroming is done in a vacuum chamber. It requires very expensive equipment and the waste is pretty hazardous to the environment. Apparently not many places in the US actually do this. 2K Inc. utilizes a...
  36. DEVIOUSDUSTER

    '70 Duster Revival: Drag Racing Heart | Pro Touring Soul

    The chroming process took about 2 months. (How much of that was actual work time - I don't exactly know) But the proof is in the pudding and the instrument panel, radio bezel and glove box door came back looking amazing. Well worth the wait I think! The pictures really don't do the work justice...
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