Restore plastic chrome and gauges

[Timw8954]

Hey everyone.. does anybody out there have any connections to restore rally dash Plastic chrome and restore, speedometers, tach and other gauges? Thanks!

 

[Demonracer]

There used to be a company Mr. G's plastic plating. I think he sold the business, but check it out because someone took it over. I looked and they are still in business. They are not cheap, but they did an excellent job for me some years back.

 

[Timw8954]

Dang that was fast! Thank you!

 

[Dana67Dart]

As for complete cluster restoration.

Instrument Specialties

They are credited with many HIGH dollar restorations.

 

[Dartvader440gt]

^^^^ yes I would try them also. Local to me but I've never dealt with them yet.

 

[Murray]

I have a "speedometer" shop locally that repairs, calibrates speedos and gauges. Check your local area.

 

[Dana67Dart]

Also check on Facebook etc for NOS gauges. Sometimes you can get NOS gauges cheaper than you can have your OEM pieces restored.

 

[Oldiron440]

Here is a true chrome paint, it’s a two part deal first black then chrome and yes you can buy spray cans of it.
Easy Chrome | The World's Most Exotic Finishes

 

[Dana67Dart]

Fyi, I'm in the process of making the foam gaskets for the various dashes.

Currently I have 67-72 Dart standard dash available, but I'm working on the 73-75 (maybe 76) Dart standard dash also.


[FOR SALE] - 67-72 Dart Gauge Cluster Gaskets

 

[Timw8954]

thanks everybody!! Keep em coming!

 

[mygasser]

Here is a true chrome paint, it’s a two part deal first black then chrome and yes you can buy spray cans of it.
Easy Chrome | The World's Most Exotic Finishes

yep, that's the silver nitrate stuff. same as they use to make mirrors on glass sheet.
neil.

 

[DC 340]

There used to be a company Mr. G's plastic plating. I think he sold the business, but check it out because someone took it over. I looked and they are still in business. They are not cheap, but they did an excellent job for me some years back.

According to their website:

"We no longer have a vacuum metallizer or painter. Current inventory of 4000 parts available while they last.

I remember them from many moons ago. Hopefully not gone in the business.

 

[cosgig]

GCAR out of Washington state is who did my dash bezels and pillar mouldings. Gorgeous job, there’s a wait, but once you’re in line, the communication is good. Instrument Specialties for the guage rebuild.

 

[Timw8954]

wow! That looks very nice! Thank you!

 

[3rdLM23P9]

Vacuum Orna-Metal, Co. in Romulus, Michigan, near Detroit Metro Airport, for dash bezel restoration. Bob's Speedometer in Howell, Michigan for speedometers, tachometers, etc.

 

[Timw8954]

very cool…close to home too ! Thank you

 

[69conv]

Vacuum Orna-Metal, Co. in Romulus, Michigan, near Detroit Metro Airport, for dash bezel restoration.

They did mine, excellent job. Rechromed dash, polished the gauge lenses. Came out show quality. Probably a 2 hr drive for you.

 

[hemifiedbird]

CV Vacuum Platers Inc located in Mission B.C. Canada. They will do your plastic dash rechroming.

 

[1MeanA]

CV Vacuum Platers Inc located in Mission B.C. Canada. They will do your plastic dash rechroming.

I think they went out of business years ago.

 

[hemifiedbird]

I think they went out of business years ago.

That maybe, Its been about 5 years since I used them. They still come up on Google

 

[str12-340]

I've had some done through Layson's Restorations. Nice results

 

[3rdLM23P9]

Just got my restored GTS dash bezels back from Vacuum Orna Metal near Detroit. Below are before and after pictures. I'm very pleased with the results.

 

[Timw8954]

Hey everyone.. does anybody out there have any connections to restore rally dash Plastic chrome and restore, speedometers, tach and other gauges? Thanks!

Thanks for the info everyone! Great site to be part of! MOPAR!

 

[Dana67Dart]

Would you post some close ups of the white paint on the lettering, and did the get the argent in the right places.


They look great BTW

 

[jw97neon]

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