Nickel Plating in Portland?

Does anyone know of an outfit in the Portland area capable of plating bumpers, grilles, etc?

Also, is nickel any cheaper than chrome?

 

There are a few who would be considered technically "capable" although even fewer who are really used to doing parts for older cars, bikes, etc. and who have a good solid reputation. Starbright is one that some friends have used and whom I have gotten quotes from although I hear great things about Walker Plating in Redding.

- EM

 

I've seen some pretty bad product from Starbright...if it's worth the money to plate, consider looking outside the local area. My plating now goes to Advanced Plating: http://www.advancedplating.com/

Nothing is worth than getting something back and having to deal with the hassle of getting it fixed or even worse, replaced.

 

I just had a bunch of parts Chrome plated at AIH Chrome in Dubuque ,IA. I got a really good job on my bumpers and grill, and numerous other parts. It would have cost me 2 times the cost I paid if i went to Advanced Plating.

Talk to Steve Whalen he is the owner and will take care of you.

The number is 1-800-782-8235.

He is capable of doing Matte Nickel or Bright Nickel. I saw both and they looked really cool. He can also plate dis-similar materials also. I had a bumper made out of steel with tight radius Stainless steel 90 degree ends on both ends. The plating job is awesome. All the plating is backed by a lifetime guarentee against rust or flaking, if it does he will re-plate it for free.

Can't go wrong with this guy...

Ike

 

Thanks for the great information everybody! I've got some seriously tired chrome but I think nickel looks really cool and I want to give it a shot.