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post #1 of 14 (permalink) Old Apr 15th, 19, 2:09 PM Thread Starter
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Hey team, I am looking for recommendations for a very good reputable chrome shop in the midwest. I have a OEM 68 front bumper that needs very minor straightening and rechroming. If you have had work done and it's been a number of years now and your still happy with it, I need a recommendation. Thanks
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Tri city plating was awesome for me I am not sure how far you are from them, but my bumpers look perfect.

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http://aihchrome.com

Dubuque, Iowa. He did my tailights chrome. They look fantastic 14 yrs later. They are spend though.

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Paul's Chrome does excellent work. Not cheap by any means.

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Dan's polishing and plating in Adamsville, Tennessee did my 71 convertible bumpers and door handles about 5-6 years ago. I was very satisfied with the quality. It wasn't exactly cheap, but they are far better quality than the repops. Front and rear bumper,s and both door handles and push buttons cost me $1,100.00. If I had to do it again, which I will on the El Camino I'm now working on, I will take them there again.
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Tri-City is the choice of many. They do excellent work for reasonable price (compared to others). Mine from them look perfect.
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post #7 of 14 (permalink) Old Apr 15th, 19, 6:59 PM Thread Starter
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JChilders, can you tell me how about how long ago they did your bumpers? They had one real bad review out of about 6 to 9 good reviews, that's why I'm asking.
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Von, how long have you had your bumpers on since you got them back from Tri-City?
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Tri City also here, great work.
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Just sold a '69 with a set of Tri City replates on it, nine years in, they still look like mirrors.
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All my bumpers go to Tri City.
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Von, how long have you had your bumpers on since you got them back from Tri-City?
Current Chevelle 1 1/2 yrs but one I used to own was 10 years since bumpers were done when I sold it and bumpers were still perfect.
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Tri-City did my 66 front & rear $400 each, very pleased with there work and turn around time. Dropping off a set of 67 Camaro bumpers for a friend next week @ Carlisle swap meet.
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post #14 of 14 (permalink) Old Apr 16th, 19, 8:38 AM Thread Starter
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Thanks to everyone for your recommendations and comments. I just ordered a finished front bumper for my 68 SS elky from Tri-City. It sounds like I will be very happy with it.
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