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**68350** · 02-02-2006, 12:26 AM

Does anybody know of a place where I could get a set of non-reproduced bumpers rechromed? I am looking for somewhere somewhat reasonable. thanks

Fred T · 02-02-2006, 12:42 AM

To get a good chrome job you will have to shell out some bucks. There is a lot of labor involved. First the part has to be stripped and cleaned. Then it has to be smoothed and polished. Following that, there are several steps of the actual plating, which regulations have made expensive. If you are getting a low-dollar job, you will not be happy.

I would avoid a certain person in Texas, there are people on several boards that would love to see this scam artist in jail. James Blanton

**68350** · 02-02-2006, 12:47 AM

I got a quote of 787 bucks and was hoping to find cheaper than that. My 72 Duster just doesn't get justice with my original bumpers.

86swb · 02-02-2006, 09:47 AM

Seems llike it would be cheaper to just get a new bumper.

junkyardjohn · 02-02-2006, 10:58 AM

I Have Been Putting Repop Bumpers On Trucks That I've Built In The Last 10 Years Or So. The Last Oem Bumper That I Had Replated Cost Me Around $200, & I Can Buy A New One For About 1/2 That. John

cdowns · 02-02-2006, 11:07 AM

around here if you have a straight bumper with no issues plating will run$400-$500 each

BigSky71 · 02-02-2006, 05:35 PM

So are the repops just cheaper due to the high production or are they not "good" or expensive chrome jobs?

I have my new bumpers sitting in the boxes and they look good to me, of course road grime and time will determine if they hold up like the oldies...

HeavyD · 02-02-2006, 06:21 PM

The repop bumper I held was lighter than an original, but I am not sure who the manufacturer was. They look good, but I don't think they will last as long as the ones GM put on there. That being said, in 35 years we probably won't be driving this stuff anyway so who cares.

**68350** · 02-02-2006, 08:05 PM

I am looking to get a set of bumpers rechromed for my plymouth duster, which have non-reproduced bumpers.

cdowns · 02-02-2006, 08:41 PM

if your looking for chrome places go to www.hemmings.com or pick up one of thier monthly books "services offered section" theres a hundred or so platers that advertise// you could also look under mopar parts for sale

krue · 02-03-2006, 08:34 AM

PM if you're interested in shipping it this way, a friend of mine has a hook up and I'll give you his info (after I talk to him). I know the last time I asked it was ~$400.

1969 C/K CST · 02-03-2006, 10:51 AM

Here's a place in Tennessee. I've heard they do good work. http://www.advancedplating.com/

724x4a/cchevy · 02-03-2006, 11:41 AM

you might try A&A Plating. They are located in Independence Missouri. We have had several things chromed by them. Im very satisfied with their work. http://www.aaplating.com/ Dad had one of his bumpers rechromed and a bunch of parts for his 55 chevy re chromed, and i had my radio delete plate chromed by them.

02-02-2006, 12:26 AM	#1
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Rechroming places Does anybody know of a place where I could get a set of non-reproduced bumpers rechromed? I am looking for somewhere somewhat reasonable. thanks __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

02-02-2006, 12:42 AM	#2
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: Rechroming places To get a good chrome job you will have to shell out some bucks. There is a lot of labor involved. First the part has to be stripped and cleaned. Then it has to be smoothed and polished. Following that, there are several steps of the actual plating, which regulations have made expensive. If you are getting a low-dollar job, you will not be happy. I would avoid a certain person in Texas, there are people on several boards that would love to see this scam artist in jail. James Blanton __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

02-02-2006, 12:47 AM	#3
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Rechroming places I got a quote of 787 bucks and was hoping to find cheaper than that. My 72 Duster just doesn't get justice with my original bumpers. __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

02-02-2006, 09:47 AM	#4
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Rechroming places Seems llike it would be cheaper to just get a new bumper. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

02-02-2006, 10:58 AM	#5
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	Re: Rechroming places I Have Been Putting Repop Bumpers On Trucks That I've Built In The Last 10 Years Or So. The Last Oem Bumper That I Had Replated Cost Me Around $200, & I Can Buy A New One For About 1/2 That. John __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

02-02-2006, 11:07 AM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Rechroming places around here if you have a straight bumper with no issues plating will run$400-$500 each __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

02-02-2006, 05:35 PM	#7
BigSky71 LAIDOUT Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NW Montana Posts: 928	Re: Rechroming places So are the repops just cheaper due to the high production or are they not "good" or expensive chrome jobs? I have my new bumpers sitting in the boxes and they look good to me, of course road grime and time will determine if they hold up like the oldies... __________________ 67 2wd Shorty Build Pictures

02-02-2006, 06:21 PM	#8
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,177	Re: Rechroming places The repop bumper I held was lighter than an original, but I am not sure who the manufacturer was. They look good, but I don't think they will last as long as the ones GM put on there. That being said, in 35 years we probably won't be driving this stuff anyway so who cares. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

02-02-2006, 08:05 PM	#9
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Rechroming places I am looking to get a set of bumpers rechromed for my plymouth duster, which have non-reproduced bumpers. __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

02-02-2006, 08:41 PM	#10
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Rechroming places if your looking for chrome places go to www.hemmings.com or pick up one of thier monthly books "services offered section" theres a hundred or so platers that advertise// you could also look under mopar parts for sale __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

02-03-2006, 08:34 AM	#11
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Rechroming places PM if you're interested in shipping it this way, a friend of mine has a hook up and I'll give you his info (after I talk to him). I know the last time I asked it was ~$400. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

02-03-2006, 10:51 AM	#12
1969 C/K CST A.K.A- Crummy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NC foothills Posts: 3,025	Re: Rechroming places Here's a place in Tennessee. I've heard they do good work. http://www.advancedplating.com/ __________________ 2003 Silverado Z71 Are fishermen all liars?

02-03-2006, 11:41 AM	#13
724x4a/cchevy Self-proclaimed LED man Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrisburg, Missouri Posts: 1,021	Re: Rechroming places you might try A&A Plating. They are located in Independence Missouri. We have had several things chromed by them. Im very satisfied with their work. http://www.aaplating.com/ Dad had one of his bumpers rechromed and a bunch of parts for his 55 chevy re chromed, and i had my radio delete plate chromed by them.



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