How much to repair & re-chrome bumper
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How much to repair & re-chrome bumper
Could anyone give me a general idea of what it would cost to re-chrome a 63 Starfire rear bumper. One on E-bay went for $650 with shipping last week. I thought that was a bit much, couldn't afford it anyways. Mine is straight and chrome is good except where the tailpipes exit. There are rust holes on both sides of the bumper so some welding would have to be done too. Just wanted an idea before I start contacting any platers later this year.
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Could anyone give me a general idea of what it would cost to re-chrome a 63 Starfire rear bumper. One on E-bay went for $650 with shipping last week. I thought that was a bit much, couldn't afford it anyways. Mine is straight and chrome is good except where the tailpipes exit. There are rust holes on both sides of the bumper so some welding would have to be done too. Just wanted an idea before I start contacting any platers later this year.
Thanks
Thanks
#4
Hey Higgins,
I just got a quote for the bumpers on my '76 Ninety Eight from Ogden Chrome. They quoted me $405 for either bumper which includes shipping both ways and any minor repairs. They do triple plating and from what I've heard, they do an incredible job. I sent them my front bumper last week and should have it back in a few weeks. I can't wait to see how it comes out. I thougt the price was very reasonable, especially since they're covering the shipping. Check out their site: www.ogdenchrome.com. I think you'll find some posts on here about them if you do a search. Good luck and nice car!!
I just got a quote for the bumpers on my '76 Ninety Eight from Ogden Chrome. They quoted me $405 for either bumper which includes shipping both ways and any minor repairs. They do triple plating and from what I've heard, they do an incredible job. I sent them my front bumper last week and should have it back in a few weeks. I can't wait to see how it comes out. I thougt the price was very reasonable, especially since they're covering the shipping. Check out their site: www.ogdenchrome.com. I think you'll find some posts on here about them if you do a search. Good luck and nice car!!
#5
I think triple plating is the standard process for electro-plating. Not to say that they don't do good work but sometimes a common procedure is made to sound special in advertisements like using the term 'triple plating'.
#6
Correct. Copper is plated on first as a base, then nickel for color, then the chrome for corrosion resistance. That's the "triple" plating. Any shop that DOESN'T do this should be given a wide berth.
#7
This is my first experience having anything rechromed but from what I saw in my research there are plenty of shops that skip the copper. I'm not sure how you can skip steps in a process like this but apparently it is done.
#9
At 10' away mine looks great but just above each tailpipe it is rusted through, about a 3" area of pinholes. Joe said it was from the bumper brackets collecting mud, I'll have to take another look but I thought it might be the heat & moisture from the tail pipes. Of course I can't find
another staight one, they are all worse than mine.
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Thanks, love your 98's. Let us know how the bumpers turn out. Some photos when you get them back.
At 10' away mine looks great but just above each tailpipe it is rusted through, about a 3" area of pinholes. Joe said it was from the bumper brackets collecting mud, I'll have to take another look but I thought it might be the heat & moisture from the tail pipes. Of course I can't find
another staight one, they are all worse than mine.
At 10' away mine looks great but just above each tailpipe it is rusted through, about a 3" area of pinholes. Joe said it was from the bumper brackets collecting mud, I'll have to take another look but I thought it might be the heat & moisture from the tail pipes. Of course I can't find
another staight one, they are all worse than mine.
Thanks. I will definitely be posting pictures of the bumper after I get it back. I just tracked it and it arrived at the FedEx hub in Salt Lake today so they'll have it tomorrow and will call me to confirm and begin work. I've never had anything rechromed and I am VERY excited about this. All of the chrome on the front of my black 98 is NOS so this bumper is the icing on the cake! I'm sure you can find a good core in a yard out west or down south. Keep us posted.
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