Customs Chrome Question

I have a '54 Dodge truck, grille bar, a front bumper, and a rear bumper for my car to chrome. They are not dented or beat to ****. Just a little warped or twisted. Is this something a chroming shop fixes, or should I just toss it all and start with something fresh?

 

Now days, I don't know, but when I used to get things chromed in the 70's and early 80's, those guys could fix anything.

Best bet would be to take them in, tell them what you expect, see if they can oblige....and at what cost, vs finding better parts to start with.

 

Or try a panel beater first, then the chrome shop.

 

Our chrome shop can fix some pretty bent up stuff, but some repairs cost more than a better core would cost, so take it there and have them ***ess if they can fix it or not. Also, if they are going to straighten it, it's a good idea to fit it onto the truck after it's straightened but before it's plated, sometimes you can make things look perfectly straight but they don't line up anymore.

 

Squablow,
Good advice.

I always try to straighten my stuff as much as I can before it ever sees the chromer. The less he has to do to it the less its going to cost me. At least that's what I think. If there is a dent and I can hammer it out I do, or if its spoinged I try to twist it back onto shape. I don't try to remove the pits or polish it that is what they do and they usually do it well.

 

I would take it to the chrome shop and skip the panel beater. Let them find one if they don't have someone already. Might cost a little more but you know where to point the finger if there are ripples in the chrome.

Charlie Stephens

 

A chrome shop that specializes in bumpers can straighten them....

 

Thanks, guys. I've never had anything chromed before, so I had no idea.

 

My local chrome shop's policy;
*Please do NOT attempt to do your own welding. We will NOT under any cir***stances attempt to repair or replate any welding done by a customer.

 

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