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77BBGMC · 03-23-2013, 04:41 PM

I picked up a nice basic painted GMC grille on CL, I thought it would be a good candidate to have chromed. First time I've had something plastic quoted, was surprised at the cost. I knew it would be pricey but $900.00 was more than anticipated. It seemed like a good idea but a little more than I'm willing to pay.
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R&K's71 · 03-27-2013, 09:52 PM

I would agree, do you think because its plastic or is it about that exspensive to chrome anything

Pyrotechnic · 03-28-2013, 09:44 AM

I believe LMC sells a generic plastic chrome grill for 73-80 trucks. There's no logo so you have to get creative with that, but I remember the price not being completely outrageous.

KQQL IT · 03-28-2013, 10:57 AM

A place in Huntington Beach Calif does chrome plastic. I'd spoke with them It didn't seem like all that. I'll see if can find a #
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http://surfcitychrome.com

77BBGMC · 03-28-2013, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Pyrotechnic

I believe LMC sells a generic plastic chrome grill for 73-80 trucks. There's no logo so you have to get creative with that, but I remember the price not being completely outrageous.

I have seen those and they don't look too bad. Might be the way to go. I have a NOS chrome one but until the pickup is redone I'll leave it in the box.

KQQL IT - thanks for the link, I'll give them a call and see what they say.
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INSIDIOUS '86 · 03-29-2013, 01:19 AM

There are places that spray chrome plastic and its every bit as chrome as real chrome. May be way cheaper.
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77BBGMC · 04-05-2013, 08:58 AM

[quote=KQQL IT;5976359]A place in Huntington Beach Calif does chrome plastic. I'd spoke with them It didn't seem like all that. I'll see if can find a #
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http://surfcitychrome.com

I gave Surfcity a call, part is too long for their capabilties. Thanks for again for the link.

Insidious, I'll have to do a little research on the spray chrome plastic. Thx!

77BBGMC · 04-05-2013, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by R&K's71

I would agree, do you think because its plastic or is it about that exspensive to chrome anything

I think you have it correct, it's expensive to chrome anything!

Rich84 · 04-05-2013, 09:25 AM

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LMC chrome plastic..pretty happy with it. They do sell the GMC emblems also.

03-23-2013, 04:41 PM	#1
77BBGMC Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 357	Chroming GMC grille $$$ I picked up a nice basic painted GMC grille on CL, I thought it would be a good candidate to have chromed. First time I've had something plastic quoted, was surprised at the cost. I knew it would be pricey but $900.00 was more than anticipated. It seemed like a good idea but a little more than I'm willing to pay. Posted via Mobile Device

03-27-2013, 09:52 PM	#2
R&K's71 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Silex Mo Posts: 180	Re: Chroming GMC grille $$$ I would agree, do you think because its plastic or is it about that exspensive to chrome anything

03-28-2013, 09:44 AM	#3
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Chroming GMC grille $$$ I believe LMC sells a generic plastic chrome grill for 73-80 trucks. There's no logo so you have to get creative with that, but I remember the price not being completely outrageous. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

03-28-2013, 10:57 AM	#4
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,185	Re: Chroming GMC grille $$$ A place in Huntington Beach Calif does chrome plastic. I'd spoke with them It didn't seem like all that. I'll see if can find a # Posted via Mobile Device http://surfcitychrome.com __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment " Last edited by KQQL IT; 03-28-2013 at 11:04 AM. Reason: pic and link

03-29-2013, 01:19 AM	#6
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Chroming GMC grille $$$ There are places that spray chrome plastic and its every bit as chrome as real chrome. May be way cheaper. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

04-05-2013, 08:58 AM	#7
77BBGMC Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 357	Re: Chroming GMC grille $$$ [quote=KQQL IT;5976359]A place in Huntington Beach Calif does chrome plastic. I'd spoke with them It didn't seem like all that. I'll see if can find a # Posted via Mobile Device http://surfcitychrome.com I gave Surfcity a call, part is too long for their capabilties. Thanks for again for the link. Insidious, I'll have to do a little research on the spray chrome plastic. Thx!

04-05-2013, 09:25 AM	#9
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,673	Re: Chroming GMC grille $$$ LMC chrome plastic..pretty happy with it. They do sell the GMC emblems also.



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