Chrome bumper spray?
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,143
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From: San Diego California
Originally Posted by 73jst4fun
IMO, do it right the first time by rechroming the bumpers or buy some repros. They look good and will last alot longer then chrome paint.... 
and save yourself some aggrevation down the road...
and save yourself some aggrevation down the road...
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 40,325
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From: Redondo Beach, California
My experience is that a car cover will not really work for continued exposure to rain and morning dew. I tried to use this technique with my 1970 and I've experienced an expensive amount of corrosion damage...this is in Southern California! Morning dew almost every day of the year...dew that is probably salty due to the nearby ocean...and then about 30 inches of rain a year.
I've since bought one of those inexpensive car shelters. You know some steel frames and a plastic top. This is great . It keeps the morning dew off of my car and also protects against rain. It's really almost as good as a garage here where I live.
I've since bought one of those inexpensive car shelters. You know some steel frames and a plastic top. This is great . It keeps the morning dew off of my car and also protects against rain. It's really almost as good as a garage here where I live.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 8,339
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From: I can walk to MA
Repros will almost always have a cheap chrome job.
If yours are in good shape ... no dents or scrapes ... then
rechroming is the best route. A local chrome shop will do a much
better job than a production line in China. I've seen Ebay
bumpers (new) going for $250+ a pair. $400 each is WAY too high.
Rechrome price will depend on the amount of work needed on the base metal.
If they are in bad shape, you could always consider painting them say ... black.
This would look OK with red, black, or yellow paint.
Good luck
If yours are in good shape ... no dents or scrapes ... then
rechroming is the best route. A local chrome shop will do a much
better job than a production line in China. I've seen Ebay
bumpers (new) going for $250+ a pair. $400 each is WAY too high.
Rechrome price will depend on the amount of work needed on the base metal.
If they are in bad shape, you could always consider painting them say ... black.
This would look OK with red, black, or yellow paint.
Good luck
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 130
Likes: 3
From: Halethorpe MD
Here is a chrome paint that almost looks like chrome. It is a little expensive however.
http://www.kustomrides.com/chromepaint.htm
http://www.alsacorp.com/mirrachrome/
http://www.kustomrides.com/chromepaint.htm
http://www.alsacorp.com/mirrachrome/
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