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I just picked up a couple of 68 dash panels (not the pad but the guage cluster bezel). I am looking to repair/restore them. Does anyone know who does vaccuum metalizing in Canada? Preferrably Alberta.

 

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There was a BC place that did them but I am thinking I heard they had quit. I don't know a name I'm afraid.

I think Lefty might know when he gets off the plane and catches up on his reading here.

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The guy in BC quit about 2 or 3 yrs ago I think it was CV VACUUM PLATERS INC in Mission BC.toll free 1-877-763-2323

I have seen adverts, but all seem to be in the US.

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Only guy left that I know of is in Taylor Michigan-Advanced Plastic Plating 1-734-261-4454-guys name is Rod



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Thanks guys. I was hoping to find someone in Canada because of the shipping costs, but I will check out Advanced as well. I think I will have some plastic repair work before I am ready to get it metallized. If all goes well, I will have 2 extra dash panels and 2 extra sets of guages.

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The powder coating shop my brother works at in Abbotsford bc was dabbling in it. I'll look up the company phone number.

 

 



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You can make a nice dash  with flat aluminum panels   



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Brian wrote:

The guy in BC quit about 2 or 3 yrs ago I think it was CV VACUUM PLATERS INC in Mission BC.toll free 1-877-763-2323

I have seen adverts, but all seem to be in the US.

 My guage cluster was the last one they did, have not found anyone else close

 



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wasnt their a kit availble to do plastic available



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Not sure, I will look into it.

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im thinking it was meant for chroming plastic models, if its just edges, you can always use chrome tape, cheap.



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http://www.valleypowdercoat.com/index.php/plating/

 

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have you heard about ''just dashes'' they are in los angeles i think. I intend to call them for my 62 Catalina. if interested, just type ''JUST DASHES'' . good luck

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Contacted both for a quote. Thanks guys.

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I might try the chrome vinyl wrap if the replating cost is too high. It seems to look pretty decent and would be very inexpensive. Good news is that if you screw up, you just pull it off and start again.

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Well it turns out my neighbor has a plastic chroming booth. The process is posted on youtube at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsGNWmS3WJw

I will see what the result looks like and post progress pics as I go.

I assume if this process works well that there may be some forum members interested?

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