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| Rechromer [message #238040] |
Wed, 29 January 2014 22:27  |
Pryzl1
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Looking for a rechromer for my bumpers and came across Paul's Chrome Plating in NW Pennsylvania, north of Pittsburgh. Has anyone had any experience with them and the quality of the finished parts? Just looking for a reputable rechromer within driving distance of NW Ohio. Their website also states they have the capability to chrome plastic parts.
Any other suggestions of reputable rechromer vendors would be appreciated.
John
1976 GMC Eleganza II - "The Never Ending Story"
Partial Restoration - a work in progress
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| Re: Rechromer [message #238042 is a reply to message #238040] |
Wed, 29 January 2014 22:39  |
Ken Burton
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All of the chrome shops around here were shut down by the EPA. I have heard that there is one somewhere in the Muncie or Anderson area. I'll try to remember to ask some of the motorcycle guys at Two Wheel Tuesday next week.
Ken Burton - N9KB
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| Re: Rechromer [message #238043 is a reply to message #238040] |
Wed, 29 January 2014 22:48 |
mrgmc3
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Paul's has a good reputation although I have no first hand experience with them. I have had good experience with S&H Chrome in Madison, TN and Advanced Plating in Nashville. Not sure if 7 hours is considered "driving distance"!
Chris Geils - Twin Cities / W Wa
1978 26' Kingsley w/ very few mods; PD9040, aux trans cooler, one repaint in stock colors, R134a, Al rad, Alcoas, 54k mi
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| Re: Rechromer [message #238044 is a reply to message #238040] |
Wed, 29 January 2014 23:01 |
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| Pryzl1 wrote on Wed, 29 January 2014 20:27 |
Looking for a rechromer for my bumpers and came across Paul's Chrome Plating in NW Pennsylvania, north of Pittsburgh. Has anyone had any experience with them and the quality of the finished parts? Just looking for a reputable rechromer within driving distance of NW Ohio. Their website also states they have the capability to chrome plastic parts.
Any other suggestions of reputable rechromer vendors would be appreciated.
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Have you looked for replacement bumpers? Might be able to find good used ones for less than replating.
1977 Birchaven, Lynnwood WA - "We may not be able to stop all evil in the world, but I know that how we treat one another is entirely up to us."
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rechromer [message #238052 is a reply to message #238044] |
Thu, 30 January 2014 03:32 |
Mr ERFisher
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some , GMCers in the rust zone
(Florence oregon) are having their bumpers
coated with bed liner - (black thick coating).
looks great
withstands the rust
and is cheap
worth a look
gene
On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 9:01 PM, David Orders <dao@oarsllc.com> wrote:
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> Pryzl1 wrote on Wed, 29 January 2014 20:27
> > Looking for a rechromer for my bumpers and came across Paul's Chrome
> Plating in NW Pennsylvania, north of Pittsburgh. Has anyone had any
> experience with them and the quality of the finished parts? Just looking
> for a reputable rechromer within driving distance of NW Ohio. Their
> website also states they have the capability to chrome plastic parts.
> >
> > Any other suggestions of reputable rechromer vendors would be
> appreciated.
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> Have you looked for replacement bumpers? Might be able to find good used
> ones for less than replating.
> --
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> - "We may not be able to stop all evil in the world, but I know that how we
> treat one another is entirely up to us."
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rechromer [message #238064 is a reply to message #238060] |
Thu, 30 January 2014 07:43 |
Mr ERFisher
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On Thu, Jan 30, 2014 at 4:46 AM, Robert Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au>wrote:
> Gene,
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> Lets see on the left a nice new shiny re-chromed bumper on the right one
> coated with "black thick coating" that "looks great?"
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> You puttin' summthin' in you're Mickey D's coffee? ;-)
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> Regards,
> Rob
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> PS - Seriously I agree that considering the cost of rechroming and the
> difficulty finding a shop that will do triple chrome (copper
> - nickel - chrome) properly the truck liner is a viable consideration,
> however, there's no way it could "look great" in comparison
> to a chrome bumper.
>
>
snot true
a matter of taste
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gene Fisher
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> some , GMCers in the rust zone
> (Florence oregon) are having their bumpers
> coated with bed liner - (black thick coating).
> looks great
> withstands the rust
> and is cheap
>
> worth a look
> gene
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rechromer [message #238067 is a reply to message #238064] |
Thu, 30 January 2014 08:14 |
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You could look into having them powder coated. JohnN had his powder coated in Pensacola for $200. He choose a semi-flat black. I would think a body color match would look great. I've seen ads from powder coat shops of almost chrome like colors. I will have mine powder coated when time comes for exterior finishing.
Tom, MS II
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rechromer [message #238074 is a reply to message #238040] |
Thu, 30 January 2014 08:56 |
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If you find one further south, holler. My guy who did the Mopar bumpers and interior parts on the 340 car closed up a while back. He told me essentially he could ship stuff out of the country and back for less than he could comply with the then new EPA rules for some of his reagents and procedures.
--johnny
'76 23' trandmode norris
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From: John Pryzbylek <pryzl@embarqmail.com>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 11:27 PM
Subject: [GMCnet] Rechromer
Looking for a rechromer for my bumpers and came across Paul's Chrome Plating in NW Pennsylvania, north of Pittsburgh. Has anyone had any experience with them and the quality of the finished parts? Just looking for a reputable rechromer within driving distance of NW Ohio. Their website also states they have the capability to chrome plastic parts.
Any other suggestions of reputable rechromer vendors would be appreciated.
--
John
1976 GMC Eleganza II - "The Never Ending Story"
Partial Restoration - a work in progress
455cc
NW Ohio
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| Re: Rechromer [message #238082 is a reply to message #238040] |
Thu, 30 January 2014 09:50 |
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I was just looking for a rechromer here in Birmingham and came up empty. I was doing the mirror brackets and arms and wanted the arms re-chromed since they were in bad shape. No dice, so I just painted them black to match a few of the other accessories. I'm going to start on my bumpers soon. Found a sandblast place in town that was reasonable and he recommended powder coating them. It can "look like" chrome. He said from 25 feet at 25mph it would be unnoticeable. Any closer and you can tell, but it will still look good. Might go that route or just have them done as Gene said, with bed liner, in black. I love the chrome look, but it's just too expensive these days. $2K from a vendor, plus shipping, isn't worth it to me for the look, but I completely understand why it costs that much.
Thanks,
Jeremy Knezek
1976 Glenbrook
Birmingham, AL
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rechromer [message #238087 is a reply to message #238064] |
Thu, 30 January 2014 10:13 |
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The bed liner material is also available in colors, so you
don't have to use just black.
On 1/30/2014 5:43 AM, gene Fisher wrote:
> On Thu, Jan 30, 2014 at 4:46 AM, Robert Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au>wrote:
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>> Gene,
>>
>> Lets see on the left a nice new shiny re-chromed bumper on the right one
>> coated with "black thick coating" that "looks great?"
>>
>> You puttin' summthin' in you're Mickey D's coffee? ;-)
>>
>> Regards,
>> Rob
>>
>> PS - Seriously I agree that considering the cost of rechroming and the
>> difficulty finding a shop that will do triple chrome (copper
>> - nickel - chrome) properly the truck liner is a viable consideration,
>> however, there's no way it could "look great" in comparison
>> to a chrome bumper.
>>
>>
> snot true
> a matter of taste
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: gene Fisher
>>
>> some , GMCers in the rust zone
>> (Florence oregon) are having their bumpers
>> coated with bed liner - (black thick coating).
>> looks great
>> withstands the rust
>> and is cheap
>>
>> worth a look
>> gene
>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rechromer [message #238093 is a reply to message #238060] |
Thu, 30 January 2014 10:44 |
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| USAussie wrote on Thu, 30 January 2014 05:46 |
Gene,
Lets see on the left a nice new shiny re-chromed bumper on the right one coated with "black thick coating" that "looks great?"
You puttin' summthin' in you're Mickey D's coffee? 
Regards,
Rob
PS - Seriously I agree that considering the cost of rechroming and the difficulty finding a shop that will do triple chrome (copper
- nickel - chrome) properly the truck liner is a viable consideration, however, there's no way it could "look great" in comparison
to a chrome bumper.
-----Original Message-----
From: gene Fisher
some , GMCers in the rust zone
(Florence oregon) are having their bumpers
coated with bed liner - (black thick coating).
looks great
withstands the rust
and is cheap
worth a look
gene
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Rob,
It's "the future" for our GMCs...Get used to it. 
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rechromer [message #238125 is a reply to message #238082] |
Thu, 30 January 2014 15:01 |
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Jeremy,
I wanted to dress up the fire damaged Paterson engine I bought up in Canada and was given the name of a show quality chrome plater
in Houston. I called him up and asked what it would cost to chrome plate the valve covers and air cleaner top cover. I can't
remember what the individual prices were but the total was $260. I think the air cleaner top was $100 and the valve covers were
$160, too much money AFAIC. I then remembered that the guy that powder coated the tin work for the VW engine said he could do
"chrome" powder coating so I took those parts to him and was quoted $50 as long as he could wait until he had a batch of other parts
to be sprayed at the same time. That was fine with me. While it doesn't look as good as "real" chrome plating it does look nice and
will highlight the engine when it's in the coach.
Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
-----Original Message-----
From: Jeremy
I was just looking for a rechromer here in Birmingham and came up empty. I was doing the mirror brackets and arms and wanted the
arms re-chromed since they were in bad shape. No dice, so I just painted them black to match a few of the other accessories. I'm
going to start on my bumpers soon. Found a sandblast place in town that was reasonable and he recommended powder coating them. It
can "look like" chrome. He said from 25 feet at 25mph it would be unnoticeable. Any closer and you can tell, but it will still look
good. Might go that route or just have them done as Gene said, with bed liner, in black. I love the chrome look, but it's just too
expensive these days. $2K from a vendor, plus shipping, isn't worth it to me for the look, but I completely understand why it costs
that much.
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Thanks,
Jeremy Knezek
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Rob M. (USAussie)
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rechromer [message #239256 is a reply to message #238125] |
Sat, 08 February 2014 23:56 |
Pryzl1
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Here's an update on rechroming my bumpers: Contacted several rechromers in PA and OH. Paul's Chrome Plating and DG Custom Chrome both produce a "show chrome" finish that was quoted between $3000-$4800 for both bumpers. Neither produce a "decorative" finish. I did contact a couple of rechromers in Toledo, OH and chose one that produces the "decorative" chrome finish using a triple plating process of nickel, nickel, chrome. His price was significantly less than the "show chrome" vendors. The shop has been in business for 30 years and chromed parts for Ford. Should have my bumpers back in a month -- stay tuned. I'll let you know how they turned out!
John
1976 GMC Eleganza II - "The Never Ending Story"
Partial Restoration - a work in progress
455cc
NW Ohio
Member of the GMCMI, GMC Great Lakers Motorhome Club, GMCES and Dixielanders
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