Aluminum grille question

[oldtrux]

Probably a dumb question but i have a near mint factory aluminum
Grille . It would need to be polished but it sounds like a lot of maintenance!
I love the chrome look but i know repops are junk.can an aluminum grille be
Chromed?thx dan.

[The Rocknrod]

Aluminum can indeed be plated. I'd call these guys - http://www.electroplatingelpaso.com/
I have used them as have many on this site.

[oldtrux]

Thanks rocknrod,wasn’t sure! They seem kind of delicate .i didn’t want it to disintegrate lol.i will reach out to them! Great info.

[Captainfab]

Something to think about. If you can find a nice original steel grille to send to have chromed, you could sell your nice original aluminum grill to help offset the plating cost.

[oem4me]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Something to think about. If you can find a nice original steel grille to send to have chromed, you could sell your nice original aluminum grill to help offset the plating cost.

Agreed. Steel would be stronger too. A nice aluminum grill is worth saving for those that want just that. A straight steel grill will be cheap enough, and is easily chrome plated if that's the look you want.

[LostMy65]

Have you looked into the cost to have that aluminum grill chromed? Do you know how much it'll cost to have a steel grill chromed?
That is what I would use to determine the direction I'd go.
But still, I'd probably just try to trade with someone plus some cash.
Search the Classifieds section of these forums for steel grills to get an idea what a straight steel one would cost. Not to make this a 'What it's worth' thread, but you should post up some pics of yours.

[sstock]

It is even very expensive to have your grill re-anodized which is a must or you would be polishing it very regularly otherwise to keep it from oxidizing.

[The Rocknrod]

Or you can buy an aluminum one that says its chrome - http://www.autometaldirect.com/produ...UaAuN6EALw_wcB

[LostMy65]

That's what I'd do. Especially if I like chrome over the softer shine of the original aluminum.
Buy a chrome one.
Sell the highly desired beautiful original aluminum grill.
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Can we see some pictures?
Not a wtb, I like original white.

[oldtrux]

Cant send pics for love nor money!!
Security tokens missing!
So painful!!

[LostMy65]

Posting pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=627506

[AcampoDave]

I've read that the aluminum grills are actually clear powder coated. If that's true then they should hold a shine for a long time if they were refreshed.

[oldtrux]

here goes nothing

[oldtrux]

thank you lost my 65.....#oldguyproblems.....:/

[oldtrux]

guess i will throw in a few of my new paintjob!

[Clyde65]

I would keep the Aluminum one and polish it up, put it on that truck! If your gonna daily drive it for much, then maybe use the chrome ones
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[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by oldtrux

guess i will throw in a few of my new paintjob!

Nice truck.
Black?

[oldtrux]

Originally Posted by LostMy65

Nice truck.
Black?

Yes,black.black car,black Silverado,black boat,black c10
I think i have a problem!!!