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CreditGod · 10-12-2009, 10:24 PM

Does anyone know where to send chrome pieces to get repaired like dents taken out re-chromed etc.

bigblock73 · 10-12-2009, 10:44 PM

Most good/quality chrome shops have their own repair fecilities in-house for dent removal and such. I would contact a quality restoration shop nearby, ask where they get their chroming done (or who they recommend), then give THEm a call and ask about restoration and re-chroming. I am nearing that stage in my resto, and will be doing the same thing.

Justins76 · 10-12-2009, 11:03 PM

Call a few places in the yellow pages and they should be able to give a ballpark estimate. Look under the category "Plating"

bigblock73 · 10-12-2009, 11:05 PM

Just remember, not all chrome shops do the same quality work. This is why I suggest calling a few places for a referral. Looking in the yellow pages will indeed give you an estimate, but it won't always tell you how good of a job they do. Same goes for painters.

Justins76 · 10-12-2009, 11:10 PM

True. Also check with bbb.org

CreditGod · 10-13-2009, 12:20 AM

Thanks guys for the input

**N2TRUX** · 10-13-2009, 07:48 AM

What are you trying to repair?

mhicks · 10-13-2009, 08:12 AM

There is a place on North Main in Fort Worth. Just north of the Stockyards I think.

CreditGod · 10-14-2009, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

What are you trying to repair?

A tailgate band one tiny dent and a few light scratches nothing big just want a niece piece on my truck

I just a got a super clean one for $125 and the one i want repair is just a back up

**N2TRUX** · 10-14-2009, 08:18 AM

The tailgate band isn't chromed.

CreditGod · 10-14-2009, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

The tailgate band isn't chromed.

I know it is brushed aluminum but most of the time guys that do chrome repair know how to weld on thin brushed aluminum I think you can do it with a tig welder or an abrasion rod welder and then buff it with some kinda of disk to put the brushed look back

I know the difference between chrome and aluminum I am trying to get some real answers.

Also does the chrome brackets that you have on your ram jet do they get scratched from adjusting them. I like the look of them and when i went to his website I could not find a complete kit for a big block. I just want a set up that puts everything in its factory position.

**N2TRUX** · 10-14-2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CreditGod

I know the difference between chrome and aluminum I am trying to get some real answers.

I wasn't implying you don't know the difference, just trying to understand what you were doing. I have spent many hours inside a platers shop and have a pretty good understanding of what they are capable of accomplishing. If you want to have your band stripped, fixed and polished they might be the place to go. If you want them to restore the brushed finish, you would be money ahead by buying one that is in mint condition

Also does the chrome brackets that you have on your ram jet do they get scratched from adjusting them...

The brackets I have are premium quality pieces at a very reasonable price. Just like any chrome piece if you compress it with a bolt it will leave mark. I am still very pleased with them and given a choice I wouldn't hesitate to go this route again.

CreditGod · 10-14-2009, 10:36 PM

Ok cool I understand now

I have a mint one this is just an extra that I was going to fix a put away for another truck

Ok I will call Bill and see about getting a set af brackets for my big block

10-12-2009, 10:24 PM	#1
CreditGod Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: dallas, texas Posts: 90	Chrome repair help Does anyone know where to send chrome pieces to get repaired like dents taken out re-chromed etc.

10-12-2009, 10:44 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Chrome repair help Most good/quality chrome shops have their own repair fecilities in-house for dent removal and such. I would contact a quality restoration shop nearby, ask where they get their chroming done (or who they recommend), then give THEm a call and ask about restoration and re-chroming. I am nearing that stage in my resto, and will be doing the same thing. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

10-12-2009, 11:03 PM	#3
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	Re: Chrome repair help Call a few places in the yellow pages and they should be able to give a ballpark estimate. Look under the category "Plating" __________________ -Justin-Out of my mind and I'll never know why 1976 Chevrolet Silverado C10 350 4bbl / TH350 Big10 longbed 1986 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TPI 700R4 WS6 1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TBI 700R4 My cardomain page I don't like to save, it's more fun to spend!!

10-12-2009, 11:05 PM	#4
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Chrome repair help Just remember, not all chrome shops do the same quality work. This is why I suggest calling a few places for a referral. Looking in the yellow pages will indeed give you an estimate, but it won't always tell you how good of a job they do. Same goes for painters. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

10-12-2009, 11:10 PM	#5
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	Re: Chrome repair help True. Also check with bbb.org __________________ -Justin-Out of my mind and I'll never know why 1976 Chevrolet Silverado C10 350 4bbl / TH350 Big10 longbed 1986 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TPI 700R4 WS6 1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TBI 700R4 My cardomain page I don't like to save, it's more fun to spend!!

10-13-2009, 12:20 AM	#6
CreditGod Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: dallas, texas Posts: 90	Re: Chrome repair help Thanks guys for the input

10-13-2009, 07:48 AM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Chrome repair help What are you trying to repair? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-13-2009, 08:12 AM	#8
mhicks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Weatherford,Tx Posts: 747	Re: Chrome repair help There is a place on North Main in Fort Worth. Just north of the Stockyards I think.

10-14-2009, 08:18 AM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Chrome repair help The tailgate band isn't chromed. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-14-2009, 10:36 PM	#13
CreditGod Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: dallas, texas Posts: 90	Re: Chrome repair help Ok cool I understand now I have a mint one this is just an extra that I was going to fix a put away for another truck Ok I will call Bill and see about getting a set af brackets for my big block



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