With the untimely passing of pinball restoration legend Mike Chestnut, there is a void in the pinball community to deliver the exact same quality product that he did. I have secured his metal finishing expert and will continue to guarantee top quality plating. The only way I was going to pursue this venture was if I could replicate his quality and I have found a way to make that happen. Everything is up and operational and I am taking orders now. My inventory is being built up and includes legs, lock bars, side rails, coin doors, trim pieces, and much more. I can take custom orders as well as your wire forms, shooters, and all other pinball parts. The community has been very receptive and open and I appreciate that very much. Looking forward to talking to and meeting many of you guys in the future. I have several orders in the works now and I am sure people can chime in once they start receiving completed orders. All of my contact information is below. Online ordering and store to follow shortly, but for now feel free to email or call.

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Ron Woodard
200 Blanton Avenue
Nashville, TN 37210

Cell: 615-406-0204

[email protected] (for plating orders and quotes)

[email protected] (business related questions for wholesalers and retailers)

I am sure there are a few of you guys with pending orders with Mike. I would love to help out with that, but I am sure his dad will want to handle these since they were in Mike's possession. I can and will do anything and everything I can to help if that is what Mike's family and you decide. I live very close by and can do whatever to help.

Thanks for all the support so far. Keep the emails and orders coming. Takes about 2 weeks give or take to get your stuff shipped back out.

Thanks Guys, I have had a few questions about pricing. Chrome and brass are very close to the same price. Brass is usually $5-$25 difference depending on the piece. Black nickel is much higher than chrome and brass to the tune of about 50% more.

Still getting inventory set and orders are being placed. 2-3 week turn around at the moment.

I am working on that, but that is up to his dad. I do have my own inventory in the works and is almost ready. I am taking orders now. Everything has been pretty seamless. Let me know what you need.

I also have plans on being at replayfx and some other shows. Please let me know soon and I can deliver items to the shows.

Yea, that is correct. I am using the same shop and system as Mike, so I can't do large pieces in black nickel. I can do wire forms, coin doors, etc.. in black nickel.

PM Sent, but can do pretty much everything but side rails.

Great week guys. Thank you all for the support! Lots of stuff at the shop getting done now and lots more coming next week. If you guys want in on next week's run then please get with me today.

For you really high end guys I can do gold plating now. I know there is a really small market for that, but available now if needed.

Also, I have plans on being at replayfx with a booth. I will be able to deliver items to the show if you get with me ahead of time.

Ron
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615-406-0204

PM Sent

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Ron
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No confusion. The shop and plating expert Mike used is a friend and someone I have done printing business with for over 10 years. I decided to step in and continue to do plating for the community. It was a easy fit and transition and I can provide the same quality. I actually talked to Mike's dad Sunday afternoon and he has no plans of doing anything with plating from what i can tell. I am supposed to follow up with him at a later date about possibly buying what little inventory Mike had left. His dad is older, so I really doubt he will want anything to do with it. Like I have said anything that was in Mikes possession is going to be dealt with by his family. If I can do anything to help I will more than certainly do that if all parties agree. If someone else wants to do some plating for the community then that will drive down prices for you guys. I had a very busy week taking orders and things are moving along nicely. Please let me know if I can help.

If anyone wants to discuss via phone call then please call. 615-406-0204

Thanks for another great week. It has been great getting to talk to many of you guys. Sure are a lot of great folks in this hobby. I have a way to do black nickel side rails now. I will finalize pricing this week and let everyone know. This will allow me to do full black nickel packages for your games now. I will keep everyone posted.

Stern and WMS

Lock Bars
Side Rails - Stern - Lollipop rails
legs
backbox Hinges
Rear glass slides
lift channels
H channels
WMS Coin Doors
Shooter Housing

TOM Wireforms heading out today.

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Yours will go tomorrow! I will email you later tonight.

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Elvis Ramps turned out great!

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I have some cool stuff coming guys. I will continue to do plating of course, but my partner went and picked up some really cool equipment last night. We are going to try to get everything setup this weekend. I will be able to do cool overlays on top of the plating and also do colored pieces similar to powder coating. I will be posting more details in the weeks to come. You can see in the pictures I could do some roses on a GNR pin or add some skulls to chrome legs or lock bar. With the skull overlay you would be able to still see the shine of the chrome through the skulls. I will be able to get 1000's of different films for different pin themes. In the months to come I am working on way to do colored chrome. Imagine a Tron with blue chrome for instance! Really excited about some things I will potentially be able to offer in the near future as well as continue to keep offering plating for you guys.

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Stern chrome armor sets with lollipop rails in stock and WMS sets brass and chrome in stock. Also have backbox hinges for Stern/WMS available as well. Brass/Chrome WMS coin doors will be ready next week when I get them put back together.

I have stock of metal (brass and chrome) rear glass slides, H channel trim, and translight lift trim.

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Early Bally

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T2 Chrome

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Mike did no plating of any kind. The guy Mike used is a family friend that has done business with my family for years. He has done pinball parts for over 10 years and knows the ins and outs of all pinball related materials. Mike and myself basically prep and assemble the materials before and after the plating is done. I have had a couple guys already send me things they sent to another plating company only to get quoted extremely high prices. This was the only way to offer the exact quality was to have the same guy do the plating.

I am currently getting setup for graphic dipping and and entirely new way to chrome plate which also includes colored chrome. This entire process will be done in my shop. I will still continue to do regular plating, but wanted to venture into some new territory and offer some other products. I am hoping to have things setup in 4-6 weeks. Will post some pictures of the color options in a second.

Ignore the textured bubbles on the material. It will not look like that on a smooth surface. So this is some of the colored chrome options that I will have available soon. It is just as durable as chrome plating, but to me is easier to keep clean. Not shown in the picture is black and white chrome which looks great and when some graphic dipping is added to it the options are pretty incredible.

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My orders and the shop has nothing to do with Mike's pending orders not making their way out yet. From what I have been told there was some communication break down at some point between the shop and Mike's dad. I am at the shop handling my stuff everyday. Mike's dad is a great guy, but is also up in age. From my understanding Chris lives far away and works several jobs. This is a very time consuming gig that takes constant attention which I have been giving on my side. This is not exactly easy and for a older man to try to keep up with this has to be hard. Mike's family are good people and I am sure they will get everyone's pending things out when they can, but again this is a very time consuming job. I have nothing to do with Mike's pending orders and I chose to keep it that way unless Mike's family wants help and I would be happy to do that.

That would be on Chris and Mike's dad then, because I can assure you I am not delaying anything. I am at the shop DAILY getting my orders in and prepping items and taking care of my customers. I see Mike's stuff over there and it is getting done, so I would think things should be heading out soon. When Mike passed his dad called the shop and put a hold on things and that is where the delay/confusion happened I think. I completely understand with you guys being nervous. I would be the same way! Mike's dad will get things worked out. He just lost his son and I am sure it has taken a toll on him in more ways than one. My wife has access to everything and knows exactly how I conduct business, so if something happens she can take care of things immediately. I am about to get a buddy of mine and fellow pinsider involved, so he can handle the more technical pinball side of things and shop related stuff in case I can't be around. I would hate for you guys to be stressed out of your minds about your parts.

You really need to be taking this up with Chris and Mike's family. When Mike passed his dad called the shop and there was some miscommunication of some sort and things got put on hold. That has nothing to do with me and what I have going on. One thing people need to also understand is that there is a 2-3 week turn-around on this stuff. The shop just can't put everyone of his customers on hold, because of Mike's unfortunate passing. I talked to you the other day and I have tried to be as helpful as possible, but this stuff needs to be directed at Chris and Mike's dad. I have NO control over anything Mike was doing. It is weird that I am catching heat for something that should be directed towards Chris.

Side note, if Mike got your order on March 21st then it has been plated and is sitting at his house somewhere. I know exactly how Mike handled orders and there is no way it sat around that long without getting plated. Might be worth a drive up to see Mike's dad. I have offered to help and there is no more I can do. I can't just show up at Mike's house and go through his stuff. If Mike's dad will allow I would help in any way I possibly could.

Ron
615-406-0204

It is not Dye Sub, but hydro graphics and yes I will be able to do custom supplied artwork. I have the hydro graphics about 80% setup at the moment. We are taking the training for the colored chrome next week.

Coin doors are ready.

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Stern Lollipop Rails - I have full Williams and Stern packages ready to go.

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Keep the orders coming guys! I can do all metal playfield and cabinet parts. Ball guides and gates, ramps, wire forms, shooters, post, trim, screws, bolts, etc..

WMS and Stern legs, rails, lock bars, coin doors, metal glass slides and trim ready to go. All my stuff comes with appropriate matching bolts and screws.

[email protected]

615-406-0204

Getting closer to colored chrome and graphic dipping. Missing a few components that I ordered today. I will more than likely just start with armor and after some extensive testing move to playfield parts. I will be able to plate plastic materials with this system and that opens up a few more options to us. I will still be doing the normal high polished brass, chrome, nickel plating that is currently being offered. I will post something soon when it is time to order. I will need some more time to get my process down and test things. I will also be working on a color chart for the colored chrome options that will be offered. I would really like to be offering this to everyone within the next 4-6 weeks. I will be taking some items to Replayfx to show off if everything goes well.

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A Funhouse project that was not real fun. Well over 100 pieces and counting...

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Yes sir!

Lots of people have asked if ball and wire gates can be plated.

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No need to do any prep work on your end. I take care of all that once I receive it. Only thing to remember is condition does matter. Large dents and dings will show in the plating. Small or fine scratches will cover up nicely. If you have any questions call me 615-406-0204 or shoot me a email [email protected]

Fire! Bell Topper

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Come see me at Replayfx and pick up a suede microfiber to wipe down your armor.

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Those of you going to Replayfx please swing by and say hello. I will be setting up early Thursday morning and will be there through Sunday evening. I have full stock of WMS/Stern legs, rails, lock bars, hinges, shooter housing, coin doors, rear glass slides, lift channels, H channels, and bolts/screws for everything. T2, IJ, Shadow, DM, and Fish Tales Shooter guns for swap. Please send me any last minute request asap. I will have some examples of our hydro graphics for armor wrapping and HOPEFULLY the colored chrome. Going to be a few late nights to try to wrap up our first colored pinball pieces.

Ron
615-406-0204
www.pinballplatingandmore.com
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I have my own pinball business and Chris has decided to do his own thing. They are 2 totally separate entities. Feel free to use me exclusively We both kind of do the same stuff, but each have some other options available. I will be doing hydro graphic wraps, color chrome, and pinball accessories to complement the high polish plating. The shop I use is the SAME shop Mike used for all his stuff. The owner has been doing business with my family for years, so it was easy fit.

Ron
615-406-0204
http://www.pinballplatingandmore.com
[email protected]

I can bring whatever you want. Just make sure the part being swapped has to be in good shape. No dents. Shoot me a email today or tomorrow. I am heading out Wednesday morning.

Ron
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Yep, Can do 24K, but lets be honest. Is it necessary?

Stainless can be a pain. Causes all kinds of problems for us sometimes. As far as price goes I usually charge a little more for stainless lock bars and rails but it is not much. I am doing some stainless system 11 rails now that we have re-plated 3 times.

Flaps are fine. It is only certain things that really cause issues mainly rails and it is not always every piece. Just on occasion.

Scratches are fine. Big dents will show.

Don't have to be perfect at all. Most old used ones come out nice.

Yes sir, just have to strip the powder off. I am thinking about doing my MET ramps and wires.

It was nice meeting you to man. thanks!

I have a new batch of inventory in place and some new stuff coming soon. New products (cab trim and more affordable coin doors), new colors, custom painting, powder coating, and many more swap parts coming soon.

I will be at Expo in October which is right around the corner. If you need something done by then we need to start thinking about it now. I can also pick up your stuff at the show to save on shipping cost.

Ron Woodard
Pinball Plating and More
615-406-0204
www.pinballplatingandmore.com

thank you! Send it on in man.

I have chrome Shadow, Brass IJ, chrome Fish Tales, chrome Demo Man, Chrome T2 and Black Nickel T2 guns for swap. Most are just sending their gun in with all the other stuff they are getting done, so there has not been a huge market for swaps. Let me know if I can help. I will be at expo, so will need to start planning things out soon. I am more than happy to meet people at Expo to pick things up to save on shipping as well. Everything I picked up at Replayfx has already been plated and shipped as of last week, so turn time is looking good.

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Ron Woodard
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615-406-0204

Finally got the colored chrome battle tested and ready. This round of samples I did blue, black, gold, and red, but there are many more colors available (green, brass, copper, yellow, pink, purple, etc). This is the first of 2 colored chrome options I will be offering. These are chrome pieces that I have colored and I can also do stainless steel if you want a more economical option. The next colored chrome option will be ready soon, but still working on my process at the moment. Until then I can offer the coloring as an add on option to chrome pieces or stainless steel. The chrome will obviously have a shinier and more vibrant finish than stainless. The chrome pieces still have a mirror finish with the colors applied. I will have samples at Expo for people to check out. If you want further information and pricing on this process give me a shout. I have plenty of stock on brass/chrome WMS and Stern parts as well if anyone has needs in these areas.

Ron
615-406-0204
[email protected]

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Yes, it's very durable. Scratched and rubbed very hard and holds up great.

Sure can, shoot me a email: [email protected]

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/pinballplatingandmorecom-chromebrassnickelcolored-chromepowder

Ron
615-406-0204

Thanks man!

Ron
615-406-0204
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www.pinballplatingandmore

I plate a lot of ball guides and they turn out great and really bring a full plating package together. I can also clean and polish your ball guides with great results. The cost is a fraction of plating them and they look brand new. I can also polish up all other stainless steel parts to bring them back to a great shine.

Ron
615-406-0204
[email protected]
www.pinballplatingandmore.com

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Stainless is more durable than chrome and the good thing about stainless is it is stainless through and through and can always be polished back out. Overall good stainless steel is more durable than chrome, because it is an alloy and chrome plating is a fairly thin coating and scratches easier. For the purposes of HUO pinball they are both going to hold up fine. I prefer the look of a chromed out machine.

Here are some pics of the chrome plated plastic I can do. I did black chrome on the plastic Last Action Hero shooter gun and gold chrome trigger. The black chrome looks very similar to black nickel. Looks fantastic and gives us some options on plastic parts that need an upgrade. I will have this up for swap after I let it cure over the weekend. If you want to swap or have some other plastic items you need chromed let me know.

Ron Woodard
615-406-0204
[email protected]
www.pinballplatingandmore.com

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It will hold up for a long time. Has 5 coats of a automotive clear/hardner.

I have some. Email me

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Expo is 2 weeks away! If anyone will need me to bring something we need to start planning now. Also, to save on shipping if you want to meet me at expo to drop off some stuff then go ahead and starting getting your stuff together. I will have a vendor booth setup Thursday morning to Sunday afternoon.

Ron
615-406-0204
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www.pinballplatingandmore.com

Shot of some great looking purple chrome.

Ron Woodard
615-406-0204
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www.pinballplatingandmore.com

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Thanks Eric - Let me know if I can help.

Ron
615-406-0204
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LOL, I do appreciate that Bryan! I usually skip meals at these things, but you save the day.

Ron
615-406-0204
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http://www.pinballplatingandmore.com

Thanks Man!

Ron
615-406-0204
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Yes, i keep all this stuff in stock. Let me know if I can help you out.

Ron
615-406-0204
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http://www.pinballplatingandmore.com

Sure on the site. There is a newer thread you can follow also: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/pinballplatingandmorecom-chromebrassnickelcolored-chromepowder

Ron
615-406-0204
[email protected]
http://www.pinballplatingandmore.com