Metal Plating services in Albuquerque (1 Viewer)

[Tank5]

I need to have some hardware cad or zinc plated. Is there a place in Albuquerque that does and is reliable? If not is there a shop anyone has used that I can ship my hardware to.

Thanks

 

[BurntToast]

At work, Kaehr is the go-to. Not sure on lead times or price though

 

[Tank5]

I will give them a call and report back here.

Thanks

 

[89BIGBLUE]

Kaehr was recently sold to an outfit called RIE.
They do good work! But there might be a high minimum order amount.
If you want to try another local option, I have tried Metal Finishing Specialty near Central and San Mateo.
They did some fast work, priced well, but I don’t know what kind of prep work they do for hardware before plating. Might be worth a call and inquiry (for both places). Ask for Tihn at MFS.
( I think this is the crew for what used to be brothers plating).

Let us know what you find out, if you care to share!

 

[Tank5]

Thanks, I will check with both and share what I learn. I don’t have a large quantity just some ubolts for my sliders. If they have a quantity limit, that may not work but I let you all know.

 

[5speed addict]

not sure you would want to start diy zinc plating for just the U bolts but its really easy to do. Plating Kits - Copy Cad® & Zinc Plating Kits - Caswell Inc - https://caswellplating.com/electroplating-anodizing/zinc-plating-kits.html

 

[Tank5]

I called Kaehr now tie coatings and they will do small batches but I have to submit a request for quote on line, so no price yet.

I called Metal Finish Specialty but got no answer. I looked at their website and they listed a minimum cost for their cheapest service was $75.00. I ham hoping what I need is less than that.

I am looking to have 4 ubolts with nuts and washers coated and hope it can be done for less than 75.00. I will report back as I get more info.

 

[Tank5]

I received my quote back From RIE and the quoted $200 to plate what is pictured. I asked for with zinc or cadmium plating not gold. I will keep searching or just paint these black and move in. I may consider buying a kit doing it myself it it really costs this much.

I tried reaching out to Metal Finishing Specialty but they are not answering the phone.

I will keep looking

 

[89BIGBLUE]

I received my quote back From RIE and the quoted $200 to plate what is pictured. I asked for with zinc or cadmium plating not gold. I will keep searching or just paint these black and move in. I may consider buying a kit doing it myself it it really costs this much.
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I tried reaching out to Metal Finishing Specialty but they are not answering the phone.

I will keep looking

I’ve had a few days when it’s hard to get ahold of Tihn.

He has responded to email well, sometimes.

mfspecialty@gmail.com.

RIE pricing…whoa. I understand minimum order amounts, but wow.

 

[89BIGBLUE]

I received my quote back From RIE and the quoted $200 to plate what is pictured. I asked for with zinc or cadmium plating not gold. I will keep searching or just paint these black and move in. I may consider buying a kit doing it myself it it really costs this much.
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I tried reaching out to Metal Finishing Specialty but they are not answering the phone.

I will keep looking

If we all put together a few more items to have plated, I wonder if it would be beneficial, more bang for the buck?

 

[alia176]

I received my quote back From RIE and the quoted $200 to plate what is pictured. I asked for with zinc or cadmium plating not gold. I will keep searching or just paint these black and move in. I may consider buying a kit doing it myself it it really costs this much.
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I tried reaching out to Metal Finishing Specialty but they are not answering the phone.

I will keep looking

Here's a thought for you to ponder: I'm using the same exact U bolts and they're surface rusted all to hell; going on seven years now.

Meh, who cares

 

[Tank5]

I hear you, my reason for wanting to plate this mostly just aesthetics. I spent so much time striping and painting everything on the chassis it seems a shame to throw them on bare. At the very least I will paint them and put them on.

I can always swap them out something pretty later if needed.

It is funny if you think about it. I am worried about aesthetics but the body of my rig is crusty rusty. Only the underside is clean.

 

[BurntToast]

I received my quote back From RIE and the quoted $200 to plate what is pictured. I asked for with zinc or cadmium plating not gold. I will keep searching or just paint these black and move in. I may consider buying a kit doing it myself it it really costs this much.
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I tried reaching out to Metal Finishing Specialty but they are not answering the phone.

I will keep looking

That doesn’t surprise me that much unfortunately. 99% of their business is Sandia or AFRL and associated contractors

 

[Tank5]

That doesn’t surprise me that much unfortunately. 99% of their business is Sandia or AFRL and associated contractors

Yeah, it seemed like a deep pocket quote. I see the same sorta thing in LA where things are billed to LANL.

 

[alia176]

I like the idea of black paint on them, will match the sliders if they're gonna be black also.

 

[Tank5]

I like the idea of black paint on them, will match the sliders if they're gonna be black also.

This probably what I will do at this point. I have to have the 45 put together in three weeks for the trip. They will be fine painted.