Need to find a chromer
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Racer
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From: Milton Delaware
Need to find a chromer
NEED INFO FROM ALL OF YOU WHO HAD BUMPERS, ETC. RECHROMED. WOULD LIKE TO KNOWTHEIR NAMES AND ABOUT WHAT YOU PAID TO HAVE THE WORK DONE. i NEED TO HAVE MY REAR BUMPER RECHROMED ON MY '73 VETTE. WONDERING TOO IF THEY EVER HAD THEIR LICENSE BEZEL AND EXHAUST BEZEL RECHROMED. THANKS ALL
Team Owner
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi M1,
An OFTEN asked question!!!! Lot's of good platers around.
I like Librandi in Middleburg, Pa. (near Harrisburg). They do beautiful work at a reasonable price and are very used to working on Corvette parts. Most shops will give you a rough idea of cost over the phone but ask to see the parts first before making a quote.
Regards,
Alan
An OFTEN asked question!!!! Lot's of good platers around.
I like Librandi in Middleburg, Pa. (near Harrisburg). They do beautiful work at a reasonable price and are very used to working on Corvette parts. Most shops will give you a rough idea of cost over the phone but ask to see the parts first before making a quote.
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Jan 24, 2010 at 06:16 PM.
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Racer
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From: Milton Delaware
Chrome Plating
Anyone ever hear of the Plater in Tenessee? Or somewhere near that state? Thanks
The guy in PA wanted $300 a piece to do my bumpers. Way too much. I figuured $400-$500 for both.
The guy in PA wanted $300 a piece to do my bumpers. Way too much. I figuured $400-$500 for both.
Race Director
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From: Shamong, NJ
Check on MARA Polishing & Plating in Newark, NJ and All Brite Plating, also in Newark. I haven't delt with either personally, but I know people who have had success with both.
$300 each is a pretty average price for a good quality, triple chrome plated bumper, though. The saying "You get what you pay for", is especially true with chrome plating.
$300 each is a pretty average price for a good quality, triple chrome plated bumper, though. The saying "You get what you pay for", is especially true with chrome plating.
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Drifting
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From: Montgomery NY
Nice work and reasonable prices . they did right by me. Hey guys I have a box of chrome foe a 56 project going your way pretty soon Paul
Melting Slicks
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From: Sudbury MA
Ask any bikers you see who did their chrome as they usually have good chrome on their bikes.
I am in Massachsetts and my shop quoted me prices on street chrome and triple plate chrome but was honest enough to tell me that GM did not use triple plate chrome on their bumpers so if you want it to look original, street chrome is the way to go.
I paid $400.00 to have all my front and rear bumpers and bumperettes done but they had no damage and did not need any metal work. Your price may vary depending on the prep work.
As someone else said, you get what you pay for and I only wanted to restore my 68 ONCE so I wanted it doen right the first time.
Good luck with your project,
Kurt
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I am in Massachsetts and my shop quoted me prices on street chrome and triple plate chrome but was honest enough to tell me that GM did not use triple plate chrome on their bumpers so if you want it to look original, street chrome is the way to go.
I paid $400.00 to have all my front and rear bumpers and bumperettes done but they had no damage and did not need any metal work. Your price may vary depending on the prep work.
As someone else said, you get what you pay for and I only wanted to restore my 68 ONCE so I wanted it doen right the first time.
Good luck with your project,
Kurt
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Le Mans Master
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From: Pittsburgh suburbs Pa.
Alberts Custom Chrome
Alberts Custom Chrome in Cheswick, Pa. did both of my rear bumpers for $225. each. He does high end motorcycle chroming so I don't need to tell you how good his work is, but you have to be patient, he is always busy. Phone number 724 265-3810 105 Little Deer Creek Road, Cheswick ,Pa. For a good job at a low price for the small stuff, Dale Eddy Rt#908 Tarentum, Pa. 724 224-5119
Melting Slicks
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From: TEXAS - you mean there are other states?
Airline Plating - 6901 Airline Drive, Houston, TX 77076-2429, (713) 692-6369.... Joe or Alicia. Thiey did my rear bumpers, side exhaust covers and will do more for me.....
