Bumpers back from plating...before and after - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**DeadheadNM** · 11-24-2011, 12:50 PM

I'm really pleased with the new chrome on the old OEM bumpers. The front bumper was pretty well warped when I sent it out and it returned arrow straight. The bolt holes that were rounded are now repaired and square. These went to an electroplating company in El Paso as NM no longer has any businesses redoing chrome. $400 and some change for the work.

I wanted to chrome an OEM rear step bumper but the company won't accept them. Apparently, the irregularity of the diamond plate won't allow for adequate surface prep leading to poor plating.

Getting the K20 built one piece at a time. Happy Thanksgiving.

47thriftmaster · 11-24-2011, 12:58 PM

Wow!! that came back awesome, they did a great job at a great price.

mbgmike · 11-24-2011, 02:28 PM

was that 400.00 each?

C/10 King · 11-24-2011, 02:29 PM

Awesome!!!! great price!

jtp67-72 · 11-24-2011, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbgmike

was that 400.00 each?

If it is not they are working for peanuts!!!.............jim

**DeadheadNM** · 11-24-2011, 02:45 PM

Total bill was $440 for both, $220 each. They will ship but I was able to have folks drop off/pick up for me. They were done in two weeks.

**Daddy Brim** · 11-24-2011, 02:58 PM

WOW!!! Great price, can you tell us the company name and or web site?

**DeadheadNM** · 11-24-2011, 03:07 PM

Electroplating of El Paso 915-779-3796 www.electroplatingelpaso.com

The company came highly recommended by a local body/resto shop in business for a long time. They claim to have used this company for chrome work for ~ decade.

The backside of the front bumper does have expected some hammer marks from the straightening process but these do not show through the front. The rear is totally smooth.

cdowns · 11-24-2011, 03:09 PM

wow great price,around here they want about 1000 each for triple plate chrome show stuff

mbgmike · 11-24-2011, 03:47 PM

that is the deal of the year. I am going to give them a try. thanks for the link but it did not work

sameyrasmea72 · 11-24-2011, 03:53 PM

Wow!! Those turned out nice!! I had mine redone but they were nearly perfect dent free. I had no idea the could fix a bumper that was so bent.

**DeadheadNM** · 11-24-2011, 03:55 PM

I don't know this for sure but suspect the work is done across the river in Juarez, which may keep the price down and duck any EPA oversight. Rueben was the guy I spoke with and he used to own a 67 chevy truck. He told me they have bumper molds for our trucks to help straighten them. He was able to give me a quote based on pics I emailed to him. I would definitely use them again. We'll see how the chrome holds up over time. If any of y'all have work done too let me/us know.

Yeah, for the price why buy repro?

**Stocker** · 11-24-2011, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbgmike

thanks for the link but it did not work

Apparently their website is not quite ready yet... Google found this:

"electroplatingofelpaso.com
will be ready soon!
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And this:
Electro Plating of El Paso Inc.
1040 Hawkins Boulevard El Paso, TX 79915-1213
(915) 779-3796

**DeadheadNM** · 11-24-2011, 04:07 PM

Huh - Sorry about that. That's the website listed on their business card. This one works:

http://electroplatingelpaso.com/

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stocker

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"electroplatingofelpaso.com
will be ready soon!
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67chevemall · 11-24-2011, 04:40 PM

They fixed that front bumper!! wow Or did they chrome a different one?

**DeadheadNM** · 11-24-2011, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67chevemall

They fixed that front bumper!! wow Or did they chrome a different one?

I think the hammer marks shown here support the repair of my original bumper! Again, these cannot be seen from the front.

67chevemall · 11-24-2011, 04:48 PM

Wow those guys are good!
Way to go on the restore

mbgmike · 11-24-2011, 05:05 PM

looks like a road trip for us to take a load

eightbanger · 11-24-2011, 05:09 PM

Agreed...those guys are fantastic and deserve all the customers they get..

shawno72 · 11-24-2011, 05:29 PM

Wow that looks awesome
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Sicklajoie · 11-25-2011, 12:13 AM

Great job! I never would've guessed that was the same front bumper!

domeier · 11-25-2011, 01:23 AM

The guy who beat that thing into shape is a true artiste. I never would have believed something so trashed could not just be saved, but saved perfect. Amazing!

gearys 5600 · 11-25-2011, 02:15 AM

MAN !! Those look great..And what a deal !!

nds1968 · 12-01-2011, 08:54 PM

I got an estimate for chroming some hubcaps from these guys and they are 1/4 the price cheaper than others that I have contacted. I know you usually get what you pay for but I am going to give them some business

67chevemall · 12-01-2011, 09:07 PM

Ya I am thinking of mailing all my chrome to these guys! What do you guys think?
Lets give these guys a group buy deal...if they do mail outs....?

11-24-2011, 12:50 PM	#1
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,423	Bumpers back from plating...before and after I'm really pleased with the new chrome on the old OEM bumpers. The front bumper was pretty well warped when I sent it out and it returned arrow straight. The bolt holes that were rounded are now repaired and square. These went to an electroplating company in El Paso as NM no longer has any businesses redoing chrome. $400 and some change for the work. I wanted to chrome an OEM rear step bumper but the company won't accept them. Apparently, the irregularity of the diamond plate won't allow for adequate surface prep leading to poor plating. Getting the K20 built one piece at a time. Happy Thanksgiving. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

11-24-2011, 12:58 PM	#2
47thriftmaster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UP, Washington Posts: 978	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after Wow!! that came back awesome, they did a great job at a great price.

11-24-2011, 02:28 PM	#3
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after was that 400.00 each?

11-24-2011, 02:29 PM	#4
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after Awesome!!!! great price! __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

11-24-2011, 02:45 PM	#6
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,423	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after Total bill was $440 for both, $220 each. They will ship but I was able to have folks drop off/pick up for me. They were done in two weeks. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

11-24-2011, 02:58 PM	#7
Daddy Brim Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 632	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after WOW!!! Great price, can you tell us the company name and or web site? __________________ I'm sorry I called you stupid. I thought you knew already. 67 C-20 Custom Camper 68 Nova 396 it does wheelies 2005 Buick Century the one the wife drives 1989 Toyota Tercel to drive when I can't put gas in the first 2.

11-24-2011, 03:07 PM	#8
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,423	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after Electroplating of El Paso 915-779-3796 www.electroplatingelpaso.com The company came highly recommended by a local body/resto shop in business for a long time. They claim to have used this company for chrome work for ~ decade. The backside of the front bumper does have expected some hammer marks from the straightening process but these do not show through the front. The rear is totally smooth. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland Last edited by DeadheadNM; 11-24-2011 at 04:08 PM. Reason: incorrect web address

11-24-2011, 03:09 PM	#9
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after wow great price,around here they want about 1000 each for triple plate chrome show stuff __________________ 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

11-24-2011, 03:47 PM	#10
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after that is the deal of the year. I am going to give them a try. thanks for the link but it did not work

11-24-2011, 03:53 PM	#11
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after Wow!! Those turned out nice!! I had mine redone but they were nearly perfect dent free. I had no idea the could fix a bumper that was so bent. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

11-24-2011, 03:55 PM	#12
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,423	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after I don't know this for sure but suspect the work is done across the river in Juarez, which may keep the price down and duck any EPA oversight. Rueben was the guy I spoke with and he used to own a 67 chevy truck. He told me they have bumper molds for our trucks to help straighten them. He was able to give me a quote based on pics I emailed to him. I would definitely use them again. We'll see how the chrome holds up over time. If any of y'all have work done too let me/us know. Yeah, for the price why buy repro? __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

11-24-2011, 04:40 PM	#15
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after They fixed that front bumper!! wow Or did they chrome a different one? __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

11-24-2011, 04:48 PM	#17
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after Wow those guys are good! Way to go on the restore __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

11-24-2011, 05:05 PM	#18
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after looks like a road trip for us to take a load

11-24-2011, 05:09 PM	#19
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after Agreed...those guys are fantastic and deserve all the customers they get.. __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger



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11-24-2011, 05:29 PM	#20
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after Wow that looks awesome Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

11-25-2011, 12:13 AM	#21
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,497	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after Great job! I never would've guessed that was the same front bumper! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

11-25-2011, 01:23 AM	#22
domeier Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 784	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after The guy who beat that thing into shape is a true artiste. I never would have believed something so trashed could not just be saved, but saved perfect. Amazing!

11-25-2011, 02:15 AM	#23
gearys 5600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tulsa,ok Posts: 1,085	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after MAN !! Those look great..And what a deal !! __________________ MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423629 1969 custom/10 swb--SOLD 1968 swb 50th anniv.--SOLD 1967 camaro ss/rs..LS-6-speed, 16-year long project 1956 chevy nomad 1955 chevy 210 2-dr sedan 1978 el-camino ss 1-owner

12-01-2011, 08:54 PM	#24
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after I got an estimate for chroming some hubcaps from these guys and they are 1/4 the price cheaper than others that I have contacted. I know you usually get what you pay for but I am going to give them some business __________________ Nate 1967 short fleet Project Blue Goose 'If it don't bounce back... heeheehee you go hungry!" Blues Brothers

12-01-2011, 09:07 PM	#25
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: Bumpers back from plating...before and after Ya I am thinking of mailing all my chrome to these guys! What do you guys think? Lets give these guys a group buy deal...if they do mail outs....? __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

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