Re-chrome vs. Re-manufactured Bumpers

diablopony · 09-19-2001, 08:52 PM

I am in the process of having my car painted and need to do something about the bumpers. They are pretty straight with no dents but are also very pitted and scrapped up.

I checked into chome plating and it is around $200 a bumper. The "new" re-manufactured ones are around $90.

Has anyone gone either of these routes and have any opinions one way or the other.

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'68 convert, 289, C-4, Edelbrock Performer package, Tri-Y headers, 3.25 rear gears

Rev · 09-19-2001, 09:09 PM

Can't vouch for the re-chromes, but I bet it depends on who does it. My $85 Nordans ('66) are at least good. Can't say perfect, but nothing's peeled or anything in 2 yrs. Of course, I'm not in the show car arena either. They did fit well though. Hope this helps a little.

Rev

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'66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph
1/4 mi.

diablopony · 09-21-2001, 07:19 PM

Thanks Rev,

I went the re-manufacture route along with new door handles and fender cap seals. My baby should look brand new when I get it back.

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'68 convert, 289, C-4, Edelbrock Performer package, Tri-Y headers, 3.25 rear gears

Gearhead999 · 09-21-2001, 09:14 PM

I would rechrome my factory bumpers, if they are good. That's what I did. The quality of the bumper, minus chrome, is usually better.

Just find a good rechromer, like Paul's Chrome in PA. Does a first class job. I have sent many parts to him [68 Mustang, 49 Chris Craft boat, barber Chair]

09-19-2001, 08:52 PM	#1
diablopony Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Clayton, CA USA Posts: 116	Re-chrome vs. Re-manufactured Bumpers I am in the process of having my car painted and need to do something about the bumpers. They are pretty straight with no dents but are also very pitted and scrapped up. I checked into chome plating and it is around $200 a bumper. The "new" re-manufactured ones are around $90. Has anyone gone either of these routes and have any opinions one way or the other. ------------------ '68 convert, 289, C-4, Edelbrock Performer package, Tri-Y headers, 3.25 rear gears

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09-19-2001, 09:09 PM	#2
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Can't vouch for the re-chromes, but I bet it depends on who does it. My $85 Nordans ('66) are at least good. Can't say perfect, but nothing's peeled or anything in 2 yrs. Of course, I'm not in the show car arena either. They did fit well though. Hope this helps a little. Rev ------------------ '66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph 1/4 mi.

09-21-2001, 07:19 PM	#3
diablopony Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Clayton, CA USA Posts: 116	Thanks Rev, I went the re-manufacture route along with new door handles and fender cap seals. My baby should look brand new when I get it back. ------------------ '68 convert, 289, C-4, Edelbrock Performer package, Tri-Y headers, 3.25 rear gears

09-21-2001, 09:14 PM	#4
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	I would rechrome my factory bumpers, if they are good. That's what I did. The quality of the bumper, minus chrome, is usually better. Just find a good rechromer, like Paul's Chrome in PA. Does a first class job. I have sent many parts to him [68 Mustang, 49 Chris Craft boat, barber Chair]