Chrome Plating Shops in Western Chicagoland.

[AffableCurmudgeon]

Hello,

Any one knows any good chrome plating shops in west Chicagoland area? Some place that can chrome metal and plastic parts for motorcycles? Looking for a place that would do small jobs.

Thanks.

 

[kabinenroller]

I am not familiar with a shop in Chicago land but I have a great place a couple of hours North. I have been using "The Chrome Shop" in Menasha Wisconsin for the last 10 years. Their work is impeccable, I trust them with rare parts that are in bad condition and have always been more than pleased with their metal finishing magic. I have referred quite a few other people to this shop and have received high marks from everyone. When I restore a car for someone my name is on the quality of the restoration, I trust this shop.
The owner is Steve Campbell 920-727-9444
Their prices are not cheap but not astronomical either. They do not plate plastic.
Try them you will not be disappointed.
Jim

 

[SwerveDriver]

I used Streamwood Plating when I rebuilt my '76 KZ900. They did really good prep work in terms of cleaning and buffing out pits in the existing casting etc and used copper, then nickel and then chrome plating process. They were cranking out parts for shelving or carts when I dropped my KZ motor castings off but the lead guy took time out to show me the process and what they would do. They recorded the parts I brought and let me know that the valve cover would not be perfect (due to heavy pitting) but damn close. This was over 10 years ago and the chrome is still perfect. Might check them out for your project- though not sure about plastics.
Streamwood Plating Inc
1545 Brandy Pkwy Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 830-6363
Best-
SD

 

[AffableCurmudgeon]

Thanks guys. I will give them both a call.

 

[HMCFab9]

If you are willing to go to Menasha, Wis for chrome plating, you could also contact Chrome Plating Specialist in Brillion, Wis.
They're only about 20 miles apart. Talk to Terry (the owner)
Another option would be to go see him at Jefferson swap meet on April 24-26th.
Terry has a spot in the swap meet area & you could drop off your parts with him to save a trip or shipping to the shop.

 

[AffableCurmudgeon]

Thanks.

 

[Radio Flyer]

There used to be a small place at Addison road and North Avenue, But I think they closed.

The place in Streamwood must be right by The Seville, and Opel Engineering.

They say that some states have less regulations, and you can get it done cheaper by sending it there?

 

[AffableCurmudgeon]

Probably right about the regulations. As you know, our wonderful state has no shortage of stupid and useless regulations.

 

[JohnK007]

There used to be a small place at Addison road and North Avenue, But I think they closed.

I think that's Courtesy Metal Polishing in Villa Park (735 N. Addison) you're thinking of. I have used them in the past when I renovated a couple vintage, old style fire sirens. They did pretty good work. I think the actual plating was done off site. I haven't used them in years but they still have an active web page up. http://courtesymetalpolishing.com/

 

[Radio Flyer]

That's the one. My dad said there was a nasty fog in there last time he was there.

 

[Moose02]

also check out pauls plating near pittsburg pa i did a ton of motorcycle parts and they are the best I have found in years bar none

they also have a nice website that shows how they work
http://www.paulschrome.com/