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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 07:34 AM
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I know they are available in some factory colors. Anybody know if you can get them anywhere in chrome or a shiny silver? Any pics? Thanks!
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Mid-America has them in some factory colors, but not chrome or shiny silver that I could tell.
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Talk to CajunDude, he's chromed everything outside the cabin already. I think he's working on how o chrome the leather now.
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Talk to CajunDude, he's chromed everything outside the cabin already. I think he's working on how o chrome the leather now.
Jason can chrome anything, just don;t stand to close while he's doing it...

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I don't think Jason (cajundude) deals with chroming plastic...but yes, it can be done.



Although these particular parts can be truly electroplated chrome...the ones pictured above I sent out to be vacuum metallized, which is a much more cost-effective process that duplicates the look of chrome, but at the sacrifice of durability.
The metallized aluminum coating is very fragile, and must be clearcoated, so the finished parts are only as durable as any other painted surface.

CEC can sell you these bezels in "real chrome" (electroplated) for $375. For a metallized finish, with surface prep and clearcoating, I'd estimate you'd be looking at about $150 for just the bezels. (I sent several interior trim parts to be done at the same time, so I don't know the exact price for just these two pcs).

PM me if you're interested, I have a few extra sets of bezels sitting here, and could get them done for you.

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sandpaper, spray paint, clear coat. $15 and a little bit of your time unless you truly want them chromed.
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