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Topic: Re-Chroming Bumpers
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fastcomet289
Gearhead Posts: 140
From: ventura ca
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 07-16-2002 07:23 PM
   
Anyone know of a good company that will straiten/ rechrome bumper here in southern CA. thanks ------------------
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 33988
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 07-16-2002 08:11 PM
I can't recommend one in your area, but I can say get ready for a sticker shock. I think it costs 3-4 times more than a repop...  ------------------
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 5739
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 07-16-2002 10:39 PM
Sure does cost a lot more. I use Nordan repops. THey're or were made in Japan. Have always held up well. Only difference on the early ones is the rear. The orig has a slight concave curve and the repops are straight. Not enough to bother me.
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Calcat
Journeyman Posts: 75
From: Los Angeles, CA
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 07-17-2002 03:02 AM
Give the Bumper Shop a call (323.585.3865) They are here in L.A. I have used them on several projects. Great prices and finished product is better than repop but not show quality. They have a huge stock on the more popular models, so they may be able to make an exchange unless you absolutely have to have your original bumper, then turnaround two -three weeks.
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bibbs68
Gearhead Posts: 1113
From: Jackson, TN
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 07-17-2002 09:30 AM
I 2nd what Steve said! Holy Cow!!! Repro bumpers are a lot cheaper and look just as good. If you are not dead set on using the originals, the repros will save you $200-$400. That's money you can buy more parts with!  ------------------
Jeremy
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n2oMike
Gearhead Posts: 1590
From: Spencer, WV
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 07-17-2002 11:17 AM
It's a LOT cheaper to let foreign countries pollute their environment with heavy metal and chemical waste than do it here. Chrome shops in the USA have to go by strict (and expensive) guidelines in the disposal of their waste products. Overseas, they just dump it out in the nearest pond or river (or down the drain)... like was done here years ago. If you want an original re-chromed in the USA bumper, you'll PAY for it. Good Luck! ------------------
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fastcomet289
Gearhead Posts: 140
From: ventura ca
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 07-18-2002 12:39 AM
well i want to re-chrome the bumpers on my comet and they are not that easy to come by. i would buy new ones if i could, but they are about the same as getting them re-chromed. i was quoted $300 to straiten and chrome them a few weeks ago at the Pomona swap meet, and i believe it was by the bumper boys. i wanted to find a good price cause i want to also send headlight rings, taillight assemblies, and a few other parts.
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1965 comet 289
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Calcat
Journeyman Posts: 75
From: Los Angeles, CA
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 07-19-2002 02:28 AM
Fastcomet - that seems like a fair price. Don't know if your Comet is a driver but if you ever compare the gauge thickness of the metal used on repops vs. the original, you'll know why they are so much cheaper.
Besides, I still support the concept of "Made in the USA"
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fastcomet289
Gearhead Posts: 140
From: ventura ca
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 07-19-2002 03:49 PM
wellmy car is a driver that will soon hopefully see some show duty. an made in the usa sounds ok to me too.
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 1824
From: Beaufort, SC
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 08-06-2002 09:53 PM
So, when I go over seas to Japan or Korea this winter, I could take all my chrome stuff with me, have it chromed there, and ship it home? I think bumpers are unrealistic, but maybe some door handles, fastback folddown trim, interior lights, etc are easily shippable, and add up to a LOT in repo pricing.
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 1539
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 08-07-2002 05:19 PM
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Originally posted by 66MustangGTCoupe289:
...down here in georgia i've never heard of repop, what does that mean?
I believe 'repop' means: "re-manufactured" or "re-produced". Some folks also include old parts that are re-furbished or re-built. Ryan  [This message has been edited by Ryan Wilke (edited 08-07-2002).]
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