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Post by oldsproject on May 1, 2015 19:52:59 GMT -5
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Post by Big Mike on May 1, 2015 21:07:00 GMT -5
I'd say that looks real good. Were there any imperfections in the center sections, i.e. pits?
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Post by familyrides1965 on May 1, 2015 22:07:40 GMT -5
Looks great from the pictures....probably look even better outside in natural light.
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Post by RIP OLDS on May 2, 2015 6:45:01 GMT -5
Looks Awesome !
1) Who did it?
2) How much?
3) Do you have a "before Pic you can show us?
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Post by oldsproject on May 2, 2015 8:59:23 GMT -5
Guy local did it, will have to dig out the paperwork on the cost for that piece as I had other pieces done and just have the total on the invoice. Don't think I had a "before" shot but as I recall, was in reasonably good shape with few pits in the center section but fairly pitted around. owner wasnt there when I picked it up but I like how he got the center sections so they arent the high shine. will be able to look closer today and compare to an original.
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Post by RIP OLDS on May 2, 2015 9:38:17 GMT -5
If you don't mind please provide the name/number of the shop.
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Post by bubbasz1 on May 2, 2015 18:34:48 GMT -5
Looks like brand new, close enough for me.
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Post by 442scotty on May 2, 2015 19:54:46 GMT -5
Looks awesome! This guy is gonna get a lot of business.. depending on the price of course
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Post by 442scotty on May 2, 2015 19:56:52 GMT -5
What over pieces were done and the quality if you don't mind my asking. Good platers are hard to come by out west..
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Post by stan65cutlass on May 2, 2015 20:28:07 GMT -5
looks awesome, finaly
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Post by Big Mike on May 2, 2015 21:41:38 GMT -5
Please, please, please post the shop and contact. I have one ready to go right now. This is the only piece I need to have all my chrome right. We need this guys name and contact!
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Post by RIP OLDS on May 3, 2015 7:17:06 GMT -5
Maybe if we send them a bunch at once we can get a volume discount?
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Post by 64b09 on May 3, 2015 7:57:21 GMT -5
Looks great.
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Post by BR[] on May 3, 2015 9:00:22 GMT -5
I have 20 tail panels they can do.
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Post by oldsproject on May 3, 2015 9:08:20 GMT -5
Sorry guys, wasnt avoiding the question was simply tied up last couple days. The company is Star Bright Finishes in Oregon City, OR (503) 657-0533. Kevin is the owner, young kid that took over for his dad. A warning, you'd better be patient as it's basically a cou[ple man operation and most things I have him do take 6 months or longer. I gave him the tail panel last as a test as he told me he could do it, obviously was very skeptical but you guys can see the job he did. While not flawless pretty darn good compared to anything I've seen. The condition of your core is going to be key. Especially in the centers, pitting there is really hard to fix. Deep pits in the bright chrome areas will also be difficult.
As for price, I didnt dig out the papaer work but pretty sure it was 400-600 range. I had some credits from another job and he wasnt around so couldnt ask. He's only open on the week days. Now after doing mine, he may realize how hard they are to do or the market and price may rise. I've never been more please with it though. As Bubba said, looks new. Just keep in mind, he's not fast, has gotten mixed reviews in the area (mostly due to past history in my opinion) but he's always stood behind his stuff.
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Post by oldsproject on May 3, 2015 11:13:50 GMT -5
Here's better views in the sunlight. You'll see one deep pit that didn't get fixed and some slight scuffing in a couple areas in the center section. On the bright chrome edges, that's lint not light pitting that you'll see. I'm using a high resolution camera so every little thing is magnified.   Note slight scuffing - barely noticeable  Pit is about the size of the head of a pen  Can see the slight scuffing if you look close, bottom section of the top center  Can see the small pit he missed at the bottom center of the top section |
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Post by oldsproject on May 28, 2015 18:55:39 GMT -5
Finally got through my credits and debits. Cost was 595.00... Will send pics once I get the emblems on but setting next to my original on the cutlass, I can't really see a differance. Pictures are always hard but this is truly a well done piece.
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Post by 442scotty on Jun 3, 2015 10:03:40 GMT -5
Looks pretty good to me! You have to wonder why almost every other plater in the country cant do this well
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Post by RIP OLDS on Jul 18, 2015 13:17:57 GMT -5
I spoke to the shop that did this tail panel.
This was the first one he did, and said he did it to see if he could pull it off as he has never seen one done right. Sounded like he went through quite a few trials to get it right, with lots of experimenting.
So I asked what he would charge, and he said based on the effort required to get it right, $1500. I asked if I submitted 10-15 what he would charge, and he said he would knock it down to $1000.
The absolute minimum he would charge is $800, and that is if the piece is cherry (minimal to no pitting).
So I'd say Olds project got a sweet deal at $600.
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Post by Big Mike on Jul 18, 2015 18:32:02 GMT -5
I can't blame him. He got it right so since he seems to be the only guy that can do them right.......
It would be worth $1500 to me since you can't get one that nice anywhere else.
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