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Old August 25, 2011, 05:18 AM   #1
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Where to get a Hard Crome finish on a pistol?

My brother is looking for a place to drive or send in a pistol for a shiny Hard Chome finish. He would prefer to find a place in Texas. Does anyone know a reputable shop? I have checked previous posts and found some links to a couple places, but they seem to be out of order or out of business.
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Old August 25, 2011, 01:53 PM   #2
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I just sent one off to

www.apwcogan.com/

Their work looks good and they are recommended by folks here.
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Old August 25, 2011, 03:44 PM   #3
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Hard chromers

1. "check mate plating" in clear water, fla.
2. "metaloy plating" in berryville, ar.
3. "coal creek armory" in knoxville, tn.

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Old August 25, 2011, 07:20 PM   #4
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In Texas, Armoloy of Fort Worth is good, but I don't think they offer a bright polish. They do theirs in the original flat gray finish.

http://www.armoloyftworth.com/Armolo...plications.htm

Probably the best place is APW/Cogan. They offer hard chrome in finishes from flat gray, a stainless steel look, and a full mirror bright polish.

http://www.apwcogan.com/

The following are also good. Each offer different options on the final finish look and on pricing. Do some reading.

http://www.fordsguns.com/

http://www.originalmetaloy.com/

http://www.techplate.com/firearms_pl.htm

http://www.elitecustomguns.com/index1.htm
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Old August 26, 2011, 04:51 PM   #5
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Try Armoloy, industrial hardchrome in Fort Worth. I had a Walther done by them several years ago with excellent results.
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