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Info on this great art of chrome plating

I'm a 24 y.o. male who is interested in starting a chroming business out here in Buffalo. I would like info on where to get my schooling and hands on experience if poss. I'm a dedicated person and would like to do something I like. I would like to start a chroming business because I like the way my motorcycle parts came back. I mean I sent them out all dull and I got them back looking beautiful. So any info would be truly grateful.

Thank you for your time.

Yancy Matos
for my info - Buffalo, New York
2004

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Please see "Understanding Chrome Plating"

Try AESF website. Good luck!

Goran Budija
- Cerovski vrh Croatia
2004

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Check out letter 9527. Good luck!

Jim Gorsich
Compton, California, USA
2004

I want to start a chrome plating business in our area. I am thinking of plating small parts up to motorcycle frames and car bumpers. Can anybody tell me the best equipment to do quality processes and where I can buy some used equipment to get me started? How much will I have to spend?

Mike Paul
construction - Zanesville, Ohio, USA
2004

I just started my own custom bike company and would like to know how and what I need to set up my own chrome plating operation, not a large set up ,just big enough to chrome bike parts, if anyone has the answers as to how I can get started I would really be grateful.thanks

Kevin Alewine
- Jacksonville, Florida, U.S
2004

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Hi, my name's Andrew. I recently became interested is starting a chroming business. There are no specific chrome or powder coating shops in Des Moines so I feel there is a lot of business waiting for me if I could open a business. I am trying to learn everything I can about chroming such as all the equipment I need, tools, chemicals,etc. I am having trouble finding the specific information I need and was hoping you could help me. Anything input would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Andrew Wiseman
hobbyist - Des Moines, Iowa, USA
2004

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Please see "Understanding Chrome Plating"

OK folks, read the archives first. There are dozens of people that want to get rich and have asked the same questions before. Some answers are quite complete, some are borderline snotty and some just too simple or short. So, there is no reason to spend time going over what is already available to you from several people.

James Watts
- Navarre, Florida
2004

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TRYING TO GET STARTED CHROME PLATING . YEA HI GUYS I WAS WONDERING ABOUT HOW MUCH YOU ALL SPENT TO GET STARTED WITH YOUR CHROME PLATING BUSINESS.BUILDING SUPPLIES TANKs, etc.. THANKS I APPRECIATE IT.

THANKS AGAIN,

Andy Bills
FUTURE OWNER PLATING SHOP - Chickasha, Oklahoma
2004

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Gee, I'm not the only one who gets daily inquiries about going into business dipping parts in chrome?

What I would suggest to all those interested is to talk to someone who operates a chrome shop or any other plating facility. Find out what type of expenses and regulation they have to go through. The if you are still interested, as Ted has told others, get a job working in a shop.

Gene Packman
process supplier - Great Neck, New York
2004