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Title: Chrome Plating Bumpers—cost?
Post by: R/T's 4 R/P on May 25, 2021, 05:20:50 PM
What are you seeing for the cost to re-chrome bumpers and bumper guards? Specifically for a 1970 Challenger.
I was quoted an outrageous price from Northstar/ Keystone. Maybe they just want out of the business.
All in would be cabout $4000! :crying: :crying:
Or maybe all plating is getting extremely expensive.
I would prefer replating originals.
Title: Re: Chrome Plating Bumpers—cost?
Post by: cudamadd on May 25, 2021, 06:46:00 PM
Just got mine done two weeks back here in Australia and we pay roughly the same price $700 each to $1200 each just depends on what type of quality you want .
Title: Re: Chrome Plating Bumpers—cost?
Post by: anlauto on May 25, 2021, 07:06:21 PM
They are around $1200 each here in Ontario, but that was awhile ago....likely more now :alan2cents:
Title: Re: Chrome Plating Bumpers—cost?
Post by: Marty on May 26, 2021, 03:54:30 AM
I paid $260 a piece for the front and rear bumpers on my 1969 Camaro here in Tulsa. They look great. The Barracudas were re-chromed by the prior owner and they don't compare to the ones on the Camaro. Those prices posted are  :o
Title: Re: Chrome Plating Bumpers—cost?
Post by: Bills Auto Works on May 26, 2021, 04:06:55 AM
 I highly recommend Chip @ Tri-City Plating in Elizabethton, Tn. (423)542-6532.  He has a great reputation & is very easy do deal with.

   He has done 7 or 8 bumpers for me over the last 2 years & all look great! Price wise $700 - $1000 depending on the vehicle & how much work goes into prepping them.

  Give him a call.

God Bless
Bill
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/nationwide-single-car-transport-hauling-open-or-enclosed.614419/
Title: Re: Chrome Plating Bumpers—cost?
Post by: JH27N0B on May 26, 2021, 04:30:26 AM
I had someone I know who does trim restoration and gets things plated get a Challenger front bumper (no guards) rechromed for me around 3 years ago and it costed $450.
Recently when I saw him he said it was lucky I had it done when I did, as the price is $850 now.
I think he sends them to Keystone.  So the price has about doubled.
Title: Re: Chrome Plating Bumpers—cost?
Post by: Rdchallenger on May 26, 2021, 04:58:06 AM
Yikes! Better off just buying new bumpers instead unless you're going for a concourse resto.
Title: Re: Chrome Plating Bumpers—cost?
Post by: Mrbill426 on May 26, 2021, 09:44:43 AM
No doubt  :unbelievable:


Quote from: Rdchallenger on May 26, 2021, 04:58:06 AM
Yikes! Better off just buying new bumpers instead unless you're going for a concourse resto.