1971 Grille moulding
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I have a '71 with similar issues. How much would you guess it would cost to re-chrome both left & right grills?
Don't you then have to paint, or do something, to the re-chromed egg crate portion of the grill?
Thanks
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Hi drs,
A few years ago I priced having my grills re-plated and the cost was $250 each.
I think who ever does the plating needs to see the grill before giving a price so they see what they're getting in to.
The painted areas of the grill do need to be re-done after the plating. There are various paints available that are quite close to what's on the original grills. The paint and painting issues have been discussed quite a bit in the last few years so if you do a search you'll see what people are doing about paint.
Regards,
Alan
A few years ago I priced having my grills re-plated and the cost was $250 each.
I think who ever does the plating needs to see the grill before giving a price so they see what they're getting in to.
The painted areas of the grill do need to be re-done after the plating. There are various paints available that are quite close to what's on the original grills. The paint and painting issues have been discussed quite a bit in the last few years so if you do a search you'll see what people are doing about paint.
Regards,
Alan
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we do not have any chrome plating shops in Kuwait . What i should do ?
Can i use 1969 Grille moulding on 1971 Grille ??? . I need just moulding .
Can i use 1969 Grille moulding on 1971 Grille ??? . I need just moulding .
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Yes I know ,but i can cut the Moldings on 1971 and install 69 and than i can black and silver plating
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