Chrome Plating in Iowa

I am probably going to end up rechroming the rear bumper for my '56 Chevy 150. The new one I bought doesn't fit worth a darn... like most of the other repop parts for this car.

I am hoping to take it somewhere here in central Iowa, primarily to avoid the cost of sending it somewhere. Dad used Souix Plating alot years ago. Is this my best bet or is there a better place for balance of quality/pricing?

 

they did a lot of work for me and I am very happy. Great people!

 

http://www.siouxplating.com/

 

My little brother had the bumpers from his '57 Ford done by Northstar Plating. They are in Brainerd Minnesota, but pick up parts at most major body shops. His bumpers look nice!

 

I've used Chrome Reflections is Des Moines and had good luck with them, and they do it right there in house! They are located on E. 14th St. Just a mile or so south of the interstate. And they do it right, copper nickel chrome they way it should be. As far as I know they are still in business, might be worth looking into if you need more chrome work done. Just my 2 cents...

 

Industrial Plating in Omaha is another place that does good work.

 

I was wondering if that place was any good. I've got the chrome taken care of now, but thanks for the input.

 

Sioux plating did the bumpers on my Olds, nice work done on them

 

I realize that this is an old thread. But if you’re looking, Sioux plating doesn’t have a shop in Des Moines anymore if they still exist at all. The old phone number still rings to a refinishing shop that is in their old building. They were no help on suggestions on who still does bumpers and pot metal trim pieces.

 

I will second the comment about North Star Plating doing great work. My body shop sent the bumpers for my Cyclone to North Star, they returned in perfect condition, no marks, no waves, mirror perfect. They must have Gorillas doing the polishing because these bumpers are huge and must have been difficult to wrestle around a buffer.

 

Another company not that far away is Precision Plating in Quincy Ill. They've done lots of plating for me over the years. Last I knew it was still a family operation. They treated me really good and I was pleased with the quality and service. I had platers closer but they seemed uninterested in my needs. When I first went there they were down by the river but later built a new facility on high ground.

 

I’ve never used them, but will need them in the future. That’s where the local guys around here go.

 

Northstar did a great job on my bumpers 23 years ago and they still look as good now as they did back then. I would not hesitate to send them some more.
I have also had some stuff chromed about 5 years ago at The Chrome Shop in Rock Island Illinois. They were close enough that I drove over to drop off and pick up. They did nice work.

 

Thanks for all the replies. I will check out Precision Plating and AIH. AIH closed at 3:30 today so I missed them, but I still drive down to Keokuk some and Quincy is just a hop and a skip from there. Do you know if either of these places will do the trunk emblem? One place told me they wouldn't touch it as it isn't steel.

 

North Star did the bumpers on my 49 Buick. That is all they do now is bumpers, no hood ornaments, grilles, or anything else, just bumpers. They also raised their prices by 80% just after I got my bumpers done, so now it's un affordable.

 

I've had great service from Northstar, although it's been years so I can't comment on their current pricing. Their website indicates they do things other than bumpers, this is a quote from there: "We offer chrome plating for bumpers and just about any other steel or brass part you might have. Recently we chrome plated some barbed wire for a customer who was in the business of barbed wire (see photo below). He wanted to use it to decorate his motorcycle, and we loved the idea. So get creative." It's best to call them to confirm, though.

 

North Star is over $2000 per bumper 4 years ago. When I asked about doing my grille and other chrome they told me all they do now is bumpers. They were bought out by a big corporation about 5 years ago.

 

The Chrome Shop in Rock Island, IL. is across the river from Davenport, IA. (Quad Cities). They have done several parts for me to include both bumpers, the front grill and other parts for my 50 Ford. They also straighten and polish stainless steel and other metals. I highly recommend them.

 

When I was at Precision several years ago I think they were doing die cast restoration but I might be wrong? Several of the workers were older and may have retired.