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reillyd
17th February 2010, 02:33 PM
Comic restoration can be big business, but I never really thought to look in to toy restoration. I did a google search, and there are a few in business that do handle Japanese toys. I was wondering whether anyone has tried this before, and can recommend a good value one. Or even a customiser who can do light touch ups like rechroming of older toys. I've bought several mail-away Powerdasher jets, and the chrome has just worn away, but otherwise they are perfect pieces. I'd love to be able to get him looking new, as they just NEVER go on the market as MISP toys, unlike the Omnibots.
griffin
17th February 2010, 02:49 PM
Come to think of it, I haven't heard of anything other than a GIJoe restorer (which probably wouldn't be much used to our robotic toys.
Maybe some of the more experienced customisers (here or overseas), would be better suited to do that sort of thing. Look through the artistic section for some of the more frequent customisers, and send them an email to get their thoughts on viability and cost (if they can do it).
5FDP
17th February 2010, 04:12 PM
If it's just a re-chroming that you're after, there's a place in Castle Hill NSW called ChromeTech (http://www.chrometech.com.au/) that can do this.
kup
17th February 2010, 04:24 PM
If it's just a re-chroming that you're after, there's a place in Castle Hill NSW called ChromeTech (http://www.chrometech.com.au/) that can do this.

Interesting. Do you know how much they charge per small piece?
5FDP
18th February 2010, 08:38 AM
Interesting. Do you know how much they charge per small piece?

Sorry mate; don't know. Contact them and tell them what you are after for a quote.
andyoda
16th April 2010, 08:52 PM
I actually do toy restorations and have done so for many years. I can repair/restore pretty much any toy from tin to plastic.

If you are needing some chrome work the guys at "Chrometech" will be able to help you.

http://www.chrometech.com.au/index.html
kup
16th April 2010, 10:15 PM
I actually do toy restorations and have done so for many years. I can repair/restore pretty much any toy from tin to plastic.

If you are needing some chrome work the guys at "Chrometech" will be able to help you.

http://www.chrometech.com.au/index.html

Depending on their price, I may try them sometime soon.
griffin
17th April 2010, 12:24 AM
I actually do toy restorations and have done so for many years. I can repair/restore pretty much any toy from tin to plastic.

Any contact details or website people can use to see what your services are or get a quote on something they need fixed?