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ChevLoRay · 07-18-2004, 08:33 PM

I picked up a complete factory rear bumper with all the brackets and bolts, for $50. I plan to have both front and rear bumpers re-chromed. I know it's an expense, but I'm not in a hurry and they still look decent enough on a 35 year old truck.

I guess that's why I see chromed bumpers, and then the "show quality" chrome bumpers. If the metal isn't heavy enough, then the quality will suffer more if the chrome is thin. So, what is the normal routine? I hear that it's to buff the metal until it is absolutely smooth, then it gets plated with copper. After that is buffed, it gets plated with nickel. Finally, after the nickel is buffed, it gets chromed, then buffed again. Anybody know for sure?

07-18-2004, 08:33 PM	#10
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	I picked up a complete factory rear bumper with all the brackets and bolts, for $50. I plan to have both front and rear bumpers re-chromed. I know it's an expense, but I'm not in a hurry and they still look decent enough on a 35 year old truck. I guess that's why I see chromed bumpers, and then the "show quality" chrome bumpers. If the metal isn't heavy enough, then the quality will suffer more if the chrome is thin. So, what is the normal routine? I hear that it's to buff the metal until it is absolutely smooth, then it gets plated with copper. After that is buffed, it gets plated with nickel. Finally, after the nickel is buffed, it gets chromed, then buffed again. Anybody know for sure? __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.