plating / chrome

Sorry for a post that could have been answered with a phone call but it is after hours here now. And, well I'm curious.

In regards to re-chroming, is it typical for the plate shop to do the prep or should I bead blast the items being re-plated?
i ask because I am starting a refit of an old SN (see keep busy thread) and want to re-plate the speedos, dash emblem and control handle.
If they need blasting I can do that over the weekend.
I am going to start stripping soon and want to ship off the bright-work Monday latest. The floor will be up and the dash prepped for paint by Sunday. We have a blown out cold front moving through so its good working weather.
Thanks.

Go over to Correct Craft Fan, everything you could ever want to know about that boat and how to restore it is there.

Thanks D and yeah, I am there. This was just a plating question that got chatty.
Thanks again.

The Platers will strip the orig chrome/nickel then prep the gear to be plated. If its diecast they will usually rough it up a bit then copper plate it, Polish it up then Nickel and chrome plate.

If you play with it there is a good chance that you will stuff it, Costing you more in the long run!

Thanks Matt, I had a feeling that was the case.just wasn't sure. have a great weekend.