Chrome plating question

[Tuna Joe]

I’m having a difficult time finding a chrome plating place that can restore a set of 1969 Corvette BB valve covers.
All places can chrome them, but no one can do the flash chrome process. Which from my understanding is just nickel and chrome. No copper.

Additionally, none can guarantee that they can preserve the factory spot welds.
They all say those will most likely get polished off.

I’ve called over 20 places with no real luck.

My question is where are all of you sending valve covers to get chromed?
What are you requesting? Show chrome?
It took me forever to find the correct valve covers for my 1969 Corvette L89 and at this point I’d be happy to have them chromed as long as the spot welds were preserved.

[67 442]

Try These guys.
https://the-chrome-shop.com/

[67 442]

I can email photos of a air cleaner they did in flash chrome.

[69L78]

Originally Posted by 67 442

I can email photos of a air cleaner they did in flash chrome.

After seeing the photo's of the air cleaner you sent me, I have corresponded with Dan at The Chrome Shop and I will be sending 11 BB valve covers out on Monday. For those of you who might be interested in buying original GM valve covers, I am only sending out 1969 Camaro & 1970 Chevelle valve covers that will be available in the future.

[luzl78]

I’d be interested in a set of 70 when they’re done. Jeff in nj

[69L78]

Originally Posted by 69L78

After seeing the photo's of the air cleaner you sent me, I have corresponded with Dan at The Chrome Shop and I will be sending 11 BB valve covers out on Monday. For those of you who might be interested in buying original GM valve covers, I am only sending out 1969 Camaro & 1970 Chevelle valve covers that will be available in the future.

I sent my 11 valve covers to The Chrome Shop 0n Dec. 3rd, 2023, to may surprise, on Thursday Dec 21, 2023 I received a package in the mail from The Chrome Shop, Dan wanted my opinion before he proceeded with the other 9. This is a left side 1970 Chevelle, and yes the dimples are still there.

[Tuna Joe]

Pm sent!

[69L78]

Tri-City Plating Co also does flash chrome or NCRS chrome. I got a quote of $250 ea. for BB valve covers. I am getting ready to send a few pairs myself.
218 E Mill St
Elizabethtown, TN 36743
423-542-6532

[MosportGreen66]

Originally Posted by 69L78

Tri-City Plating Co also does flash chrome or NCRS chrome. I got a quote of $250 ea. for BB valve covers. I am getting ready to send a few pairs myself.
218 E Mill St
Elizabethtown, TN 36743
423-542-6532

Jeff, did they send you a sample or provide photos of what the covers will look like when completed? If so, can you post the pic?

Thanks

[69L78]

Originally Posted by MosportGreen66

Jeff, did they send you a sample or provide photos of what the covers will look like when completed? If so, can you post the pic?

Thanks

Dan, I have only talked to them by phone, I have never used their services as yet. To be honest, if you buy a nice pair of used valve covers & then send them out to get flash chrome at the cost of $500, now you have limited the # of people looking to pay up for them when the cheaper Crane Reproductions are now acceptable for judging at half the price.