Rusty Bowtie
General Category => General Discussion - Intros => Topic started by: munch on June 21, 2018, 10:52:47 AM
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I just got an estimate to chrome my grille shell at $1500 tp $2000, isn't that expensive?
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chrome plating has gotten seriously nuts in last 5 years due to government regulations in the industry.
Price is always about the quality of the item to begin with , that you are handing too them . Less prep less price, more prep more price, that simple.
I think if you look it up your rad shell was originally nickel plated ? I would make a post on the VCCA CHAT 1929--32 section, they have lots of experts willing to answer you.
mike lynch 8)
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I had my grille shell along with some other small parts for my 33 done a couple of years ago and it was more than that. I had mine done at Paul's Chrome north of Pittsburgh Pa. I was very happy with the results. You could email pics of what you want done and they send you a quote. Be sure to go with a company that has good reviews or you know someone that went there. I had to learn the hard way.
Tom
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One thing you may want to consider is that chrome plating process that I've seen where they do a whole car is seconds. I think newer cars with plastic parts are done like that. Where to find a company to do it and samples is another story.