This is on my Healthways Scuba Deluxe rebuilding again - I've touched base on this topic in the previous thread I had on it, but I feel like I need more than one opinion. All that really needs to be done to my healthways at this point is get the cans rechromed. Unfortunately, I do not know many good options for this. Sending it to a local automotive chrome shop was suggested to me in the last thread, but I feel like they won't be as careful with it or do as good a job on it. I've read a couple threads about experiences with BAR Plating Inc. and I'm waiting to hear back from them about their services. In the event they don't work out, does anyone know of any places that have or do work on rechroming regulator cans?
I can't really show it that well, but my cans have a generous amount of scuffing and a couple minor pits on the outer edge of the outlet can, there is a good amount of damaged finish around and under the valve seat, and just generally minor spots of the chrome wearing down to the bare brass or the copper plating here and there. I'm wanting this rechromed for function as well as appearance. I've considered getting it powder-coat painted, but I realized the clamp out wear off the paint and expose the metal underneath. Plus it would be impossible to properly paint the inside of the valve seat.