Chrome plating question

[luzl78]

those valve covers will shine like a diamond

[Unreal]

Just curious why we restore our cars with better than original gaps and better than original paint jobs, and often replicate overspray, etc. But want to use inferior, albeit more original looking re-chrome processes.

I'm not dissing anyone, as I did that, myself, except that I had my valve covers show chromed. I even had my painter replicate the paint smear in one of the punched holes on the underside of the deck lid!

[Mr70]

Can only speak for what I went through,platers thick show chrome plating covered up the dripper dimples on my valve covers.

[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.

[67 442]

Since your in front of them what changes would you suggest?

[Tuna Joe]

Is that show chrome or nickel/ chrome?
They look amazing

[69L78]

Originally Posted by Tuna Joe

Is that show chrome or nickel/ chrome?
They look amazing

They are flash chrome/nickel chrome and yes I am very pleased with the results and will be getting the other 9 valve covers done.

[CamarosRus]

69 L78, You previously wrote "they quoted me $225 - $280 ea."

What did Dan charge for the ONE (pic above) and what do you anticipate paying
for more......???

I have survivor 70' L78/LS6 covers needing Chrome versus buying CRANE Covers
for ???? $$$$$$

[69L78]

Originally Posted by CamarosRus

69 L78, You previously wrote "they quoted me $225 - $280 ea."

What did Dan charge for the ONE (pic above) and what do you anticipate paying
for more......???

I have survivor 70' L78/LS6 covers needing Chrome versus buying CRANE Covers
for ???? $$$$$$

I will let you know the price when they are all finished and I get an invoice.

[69L78]

Originally Posted by CamarosRus

69 L78, You previously wrote "they quoted me $225 - $280 ea."

What did Dan charge for the ONE (pic above) and what do you anticipate paying
for more......???

I have survivor 70' L78/LS6 covers needing Chrome versus buying CRANE Covers
for ???? $$$$$$

I received 10 of my 18 valve covers I sent out, I was charged $270 ea. or $540 per pair for a total of $2700 + shipping and yes I am very pleased with the results. Some members like to complain about high price of parts, but they have no problem shooting for the moon when they sell their car or their customers cars.