[pomegranate]

Hiya,

I had a perfect front bumper on my 1970 Malibu until a body shop did some "repairs" and put one on which wasn't in as good shape. Now it's rusting and the chrome is peeling off.

I can get it rechromed professionally for about $450, or I can buy a "new" one online.

My question is whether the "new" ones being sold are as good as the originals? Am I better off paying to have mine redone? Is the quality as good on "new" ones available online?

Dave

 

[bwracing00]

It all depends what type of chrome. Someplaces will only do just a chrome some do a triple chrom or show chrome he place we are sending oir chevelle bumpers to are $565 avg depending id they need work. They pick up and deliver aswell just u package them

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[pomegranate]

The place I use does an excellent job. They did my rear bumper almost 20 years ago and it's still in perfect shape. Sounds like I might be better off getting this front bumper redone.

 

[Bikerman9967]

Don't buy an aftermarket . You will not be happy with the quality

 

[Beaux]

The place I use does an excellent job. They did my rear bumper almost 20 years ago and it's still in perfect shape. Sounds like I might be better off getting this front bumper redone.

Care to share the shop name?

I am in NorCal and always looking for good shops that can straighten, re-chrome, etc

 

[pomegranate]

I use Stockton Plating in Stockton.

Haven't been there since I had my rear bumper redone, but have sent several people there and all of them gave me positive feedback.

And my rear bumper is perfect.

 

[NickeyChevelle]

Don't buy an aftermarket . You will not be happy with the quality

x2

 

[nutt]

Tri-City in Tenn. Just got mine back and they are SWEET! Plus they have a lifetime warranty. I paid about 750 with shipping for both front and back. This included straightening. Turn around time is about 5-6 weeks. Google Tri-City plating and youll find the info. You wont go wrong.

 

[Bikerman9967]

Speeking of re chromeing bumpers. Are there any good shops in ct?

 

[BlueSS454]

X2 on Tri City, they do all mine.

 

[BillsCamino]

Tri-City in Tenn. Just got mine back and they are SWEET! Plus they have a lifetime warranty. I paid about 750 with shipping for both front and back. This included straightening. Turn around time is about 5-6 weeks. Google Tri-City plating and youll find the info. You wont go wrong.

X2 on Tri City, they do all mine.

Ditto.
Recently installed the rear bumper purchased from Tri City on my '70 wagon. Did an exchange...to speed up the process, they sent me one already finished and using their packaging, I returned my original back to them as a core.
Excellent!

 

[Bikerman9967]

Ditto.
Recently installed the rear bumper purchased from Tri City on my '70 wagon. Did an exchange...to speed up the process, they sent me one already finished and using their packaging, I returned my original back to them as a core.
Excellent!

Would you mind sharing the cost on that?

 

[BillsCamino]

I'd have to look it up to be sure but IIRC the bumper was $365 including shipping plus a $60 core charge...which they promptly returned to my debit card the day after it was received.
The bumper arrived here about 3 1/2 weeks after my order was placed.

 

[Bikerman9967]

I'd have to look it up to be sure but IIRC the bumper was $365 including shipping plus a $60 core charge...which they promptly returned to my debit card the day after it was received.
The bumper arrived here about 3 1/2 weeks after my order was placed.

Thanks