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Gold plating in Bay Area, Northern California

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by mgipe, Jul 23, 2007.

  1. mgipe

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    Can anyone here recommend a place in Silicon Valley to get the chrome emblems and trim on my Prius gold plated?
     
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    Nooooooooo!!!

    Just say no to gold trim on automobiles.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Pinto Girl @ Jul 23 2007, 04:21 PM) [snapback]483815[/snapback]</div>
    But the gold trim looked gorgeous on my black Camry! B)

    --Mike
     
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    Trust me, it didn't.

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mgipe @ Jul 23 2007, 04:31 PM) [snapback]483820[/snapback]</div>
     
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  5. mgipe

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    Thanks for your help.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mgipe @ Jul 23 2007, 03:28 PM) [snapback]483788[/snapback]</div>
    SEPCO (AKA: Silicon Valley Electroplating) in Milpitas is a good shop. Not sure if they work with individual consumers or not.

    A few years back I was visiting Santa Clara Plating Co. to pick up some parts and they were gold plating some Lexus emblems for a local dealer. They may be your best bet.

    Jeff
     
    #6 San_Carlos_Jeff, Jul 26, 2007
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    Thanks, Jeff. I'll check it out. :)

    --Mike
     
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    Oh my God...PLEASE just say no to the gold. It is way to 1980's for one of these cars. I expect that junk on junk. Reconsider, please. If not, and you must have gold, any body shop should be able to hook you up with the guys that go around to shops (as called) and do plating on the spot. I have seen it done in person and it is very quick and easy- still lookslike craX though, IMHO.
     
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