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[cantex]

I had a couple of parts to get chromed so I thought I would try them out.
I had a beat up rear brake cover, 2 grab rails, 2 custom flat inserts, and a front axle nut, and spacer.

The place looks pretty ratty, but Gus the owner is very nice and easy to talk to.
I brought the parts in on a Monday. and he told me to expect a 1 week turnaround, so I was pleasantly surprised when he called on Friday and told me they were ready.

All the parts turned out beautifully, a deep rich chrome with no waviness.

I was really interested in the flat aluminum inserts ( to replace the reflectors) as I know you can t dip them the way they were.
They welded on a piece of solder on the back and they turned out great. Other places I called told me I would have to weld a nut on the back of them as they would not do it otherwise, and when i told them i wasnt a welder they said they couldnt help.

Best part is he offers a dscount if you pay cash.

I will load some pics tonight
vern

[Chad]

Where is this chromer located at??

[cantex]

Bright Metals of the Heights
626 e 11 street, Houston, TX

He does a ton of motorcycle parts, and no job too small.
He showed me some satin finish nickel and brass and copper plating he did on some parts too.
Nice job on small nuts/bolts, washers too.
Some real unique looks, for the same $ as chrome.

[Chad]

Do you think if I was to mail him some things he could chrome them and send them back to me??

[Chad]

Do you think if I was to mail him some things he could chrome them and send them back to me??

  Does he have a e mail or a telephone number and could ask myself? 

[cantex]

VTXChad, if you PM me, you can send me the parts and i can take with me next time go there.
Otherwise the info is:
Gus Olivares 713-861-0729

Here are a few pics I just snapped, dont mind the fingerprints and smudges.
This is compared to an original rear brake cover, 88 magna


grab rails, inserts, and front axle parts

[Doughboy]

How's his price?

[cantex]

prices:
rear break cover $75
2 grab rails $75
2 inserts $15
nut, spacer, end of axle $10

i think they are competitive? but the only other chromer i have used was in florida.
you can always call him for a quote beforehand.

[RocknRoll]

Do they do any light fabrication, such as heatshields or stuff? 

Thanks.

[Davesax36]

I'm wondering about anodizing stuff. I'm gonna have to call that dude when I get my newest little projects finished. anbody want to weld some skinny round bar stuff for me?? I can pay with beer, food, or money. designs seem pretty simple to me, just a circle with some straight pieces inside.

[vernjoe]

Bright metals has chromed a few things for me and I have been very pleased.  Of the few chrome shop in Houston right now word on the street is that they are the ones to use.

[larry_357]

  Looks great might have to get him to do my wheels and front forks 

[pepsX]

I have been using them for doing the work on my 51 ford, i have been very happy with gus, the turn time, and the finished product. keep in mind that i have brought in some crappy looking stuff off my 51.
I have more parts to do and he gets all my buisness.

you can see a few items he has done, ill post a better pic soon, i got more suff ready there to pick up.


if anyone needs anything taken there, you are welcome to mail it to me and ill get it there and mail it back. just PM me.

[hipshot]

I'm wondering about anodizing stuff. I'm gonna have to call that dude when I get my newest little projects finished. anbody want to weld some skinny round bar stuff for me?? I can pay with beer, food, or money. designs seem pretty simple to me, just a circle with some straight pieces inside.

Dave, if it's carbon steel I can weld it for you.

[pepsX]

Do they do any light fabrication, such as heatshields or stuff? 

Thanks.

 i dont think so Pete. just plating