Chrome bumper or paint? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

OKGMC4 · 12-03-2011, 07:15 PM

I really wanted to chrome my mustache piece but it would have cost $250 plus shipping to Dallas, and it would only have been spray chrome. It's too beat up to plate. I had paint so I painted it and I think it actually looks decent. Now I can't decide whether to get an LMC bumper or paint the one I have. I only have about 4 ounces of paint left and another quart would cost $50 vs. $200 for the chrome bumper. Which would LOOK better?

kcsa75 · 12-03-2011, 07:23 PM

I vote for chrome. But based on a lot of the comments on this board, I do some checking around before I ordered from LMC.

Kim57 · 12-03-2011, 07:33 PM

I think which ever way you go will look fine.
I'm going to paint mine when i get to that point.
Kim

OrrieG · 12-03-2011, 07:47 PM

I am painting my bumpers and grille they same color as the interior, Silver Birch. It will contrast with a darker color. Chrome or painted will work with yours. I have the same issues with my bumpers as you.
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Russell Ashley · 12-03-2011, 08:29 PM

That orange just pops too bright to put a painted bumper on it, LOL. I vote for chrome, but then again the more chrome the better for me.

OKGMC4 · 12-03-2011, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell Ashley

That orange just pops too bright to put a painted bumper on it, LOL. .

It's funny...so you're saying I should use chrome to dull it down?

mr48chev · 12-03-2011, 08:46 PM

Paint it and run it while you save for a new chrome one. A bumper has to be pretty sad before a good chrome shop can't fix it though. I've seen a buddy of mine work wonders when his family had the local chrome shop years ago.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 12-03-2011, 09:10 PM

Chrome.

meter swinger · 12-03-2011, 11:12 PM

Post it in the photchop section, maybe someone can photoshop it both ways. I would lean toward paint since the uppers are painted. I had a 56 gmc and the mustache was beat up in all the worst places. Makes it real hard to fix espescially around the lights in the mustache.
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edge · 12-04-2011, 08:36 AM

use up your paint you have left if its enough, chrome later. looks good I'll have to chk out the rest.

Russell Ashley · 12-04-2011, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by OKGMC4

It's funny...so you're saying I should use chrome to dull it down?

No no no! Put some bling on it to compliment that nice paint, not dull it down.

Kabwe · 12-04-2011, 11:39 AM

Since you already painted the grill I vote to paint the bumper to give you the complete mono chrome look. Stay with the theme.

**JML55** · 12-04-2011, 07:32 PM

I like chrome, but it has to be all chrome or all painted not a mix
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Maximus · 12-04-2011, 11:18 PM

Are the headlight buckets chrome? If so chrome the bumper or the eyebrows will look silly
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parkwood · 12-04-2011, 11:40 PM

Do what every you like best, but i think chrome just gives it the classic look..

Sal's '55 Chevy · 12-05-2011, 12:05 AM

or paint?

OKGMC4 · 12-05-2011, 01:58 AM

Both of those look good but it does seem either all parts are chrome or not. I have chrome headlight trim and polished grills so it seems I'm half and half. Found this pic and it looks good but still not sure...

GeorgeVale · 12-05-2011, 02:33 AM

As you are on about buying a new chrome bumper anyway why not paint the one you have then if you do not like it spend the money on the new bumper. Personally I prefer the painted look.

sirwilliam · 12-05-2011, 02:46 AM

Paint first, if you dont like it, sell the painted one and use that money to help get a chrome one. Cause if its already painted it means less work for the next guy to fix his and paint it. All he would have to do it prep and shoot it his color...

55metalmonkey · 12-14-2011, 07:19 PM

my 2 cents

two tone paint jobs= painted bumper

single color paint= chrome bumper

1956chevtruck · 12-14-2011, 08:04 PM

For what it's worth, Chrome is my vote.
Byron

OKGMC4 · 12-14-2011, 08:35 PM

I decided on chrome. Looks pretty good. Too bad there was a chip in the plating that I didn't see until I had it installed and started wiping the packing oil off. I send it back for a swap tomorrow.

Kim57 · 12-15-2011, 12:22 AM

The bumper looks real nice.
Kim

sgtusmc · 12-15-2011, 12:49 AM

That's a hard one. All the examples shown were nice. I think you could have went either way and it still would have looked good. It does look great with the chrome.

Johnny49 · 12-15-2011, 08:58 AM

Good choice! I've always preferred the contrast of chrome over having everything painted, which strikes me as looking too generic...

12-03-2011, 07:15 PM	#1
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,226	Chrome bumper or paint? I really wanted to chrome my mustache piece but it would have cost $250 plus shipping to Dallas, and it would only have been spray chrome. It's too beat up to plate. I had paint so I painted it and I think it actually looks decent. Now I can't decide whether to get an LMC bumper or paint the one I have. I only have about 4 ounces of paint left and another quart would cost $50 vs. $200 for the chrome bumper. Which would LOOK better? Attached Images __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

12-03-2011, 07:23 PM	#2
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: Chrome bumper or paint? I vote for chrome. But based on a lot of the comments on this board, I do some checking around before I ordered from LMC. __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

12-03-2011, 07:33 PM	#3
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Chrome bumper or paint? I think which ever way you go will look fine. I'm going to paint mine when i get to that point. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

12-03-2011, 07:47 PM	#4
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Chrome bumper or paint? I am painting my bumpers and grille they same color as the interior, Silver Birch. It will contrast with a darker color. Chrome or painted will work with yours. I have the same issues with my bumpers as you. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

12-03-2011, 08:29 PM	#5
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,644	Re: Chrome bumper or paint? That orange just pops too bright to put a painted bumper on it, LOL. I vote for chrome, but then again the more chrome the better for me. Last edited by Russell Ashley; 12-03-2011 at 08:29 PM. Reason: correct mis-spell

12-03-2011, 08:46 PM	#7
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,498	Re: Chrome bumper or paint? Paint it and run it while you save for a new chrome one. A bumper has to be pretty sad before a good chrome shop can't fix it though. I've seen a buddy of mine work wonders when his family had the local chrome shop years ago.

12-03-2011, 09:10 PM	#8
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,338	Re: Chrome bumper or paint? Chrome.

12-03-2011, 11:12 PM	#9
meter swinger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kennewick WA. Posts: 1,437	Re: Chrome bumper or paint? Post it in the photchop section, maybe someone can photoshop it both ways. I would lean toward paint since the uppers are painted. I had a 56 gmc and the mustache was beat up in all the worst places. Makes it real hard to fix espescially around the lights in the mustache. Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by meter swinger; 12-03-2011 at 11:15 PM. Reason: spelling

12-04-2011, 08:36 AM	#10
edge Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: ky Posts: 89	Re: Chrome bumper or paint? use up your paint you have left if its enough, chrome later. looks good I'll have to chk out the rest.

12-04-2011, 11:39 AM	#12
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Chrome bumper or paint? Since you already painted the grill I vote to paint the bumper to give you the complete mono chrome look. Stay with the theme.

12-04-2011, 07:32 PM	#13
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 850	Re: Chrome bumper or paint? I like chrome, but it has to be all chrome or all painted not a mix Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

12-04-2011, 11:18 PM	#14
Maximus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 672	Re: Chrome bumper or paint? Are the headlight buckets chrome? If so chrome the bumper or the eyebrows will look silly Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 2nd Series 3100 - 400 Pontiac / BW Super T-10 4-Speed 1972 K5 Blazer 350 Auto 4x4 1928 Ford Model A Tudor

12-04-2011, 11:40 PM	#15
parkwood Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: shingle springs, calif Posts: 771	Re: Chrome bumper or paint? Do what every you like best, but i think chrome just gives it the classic look.. Attached Images

12-05-2011, 12:05 AM	#16
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12-05-2011, 01:58 AM	#17
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,226	Re: Chrome bumper or paint? Both of those look good but it does seem either all parts are chrome or not. I have chrome headlight trim and polished grills so it seems I'm half and half. Found this pic and it looks good but still not sure... Attached Images __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167



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12-05-2011, 02:33 AM	#18
GeorgeVale Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cublington Buckinghamshire Posts: 49	Re: Chrome bumper or paint? As you are on about buying a new chrome bumper anyway why not paint the one you have then if you do not like it spend the money on the new bumper. Personally I prefer the painted look.

12-05-2011, 02:46 AM	#19
sirwilliam Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Walla Walla WA Posts: 38	Re: Chrome bumper or paint? Paint first, if you dont like it, sell the painted one and use that money to help get a chrome one. Cause if its already painted it means less work for the next guy to fix his and paint it. All he would have to do it prep and shoot it his color...

12-14-2011, 07:19 PM	#20
55metalmonkey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Kelowna, BC Posts: 488	Re: Chrome bumper or paint? my 2 cents two tone paint jobs= painted bumper single color paint= chrome bumper

12-14-2011, 08:04 PM	#21
1956chevtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Qualicum Beach British Columbia Canada Posts: 132	Re: Chrome bumper or paint? For what it's worth, Chrome is my vote. Byron Attached Images

12-14-2011, 08:35 PM	#22
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,226	Re: Chrome bumper or paint? I decided on chrome. Looks pretty good. Too bad there was a chip in the plating that I didn't see until I had it installed and started wiping the packing oil off. I send it back for a swap tomorrow. Attached Images __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

12-15-2011, 12:22 AM	#23
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Chrome bumper or paint? The bumper looks real nice. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

12-15-2011, 12:49 AM	#24
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: Chrome bumper or paint? That's a hard one. All the examples shown were nice. I think you could have went either way and it still would have looked good. It does look great with the chrome. __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.

12-15-2011, 08:58 AM	#25
Johnny49 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: . Posts: 106	Re: Chrome bumper or paint? Good choice! I've always preferred the contrast of chrome over having everything painted, which strikes me as looking too generic...

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