Anyone know of a place that does a good job of rechroming the bumpers and trim? Prefferably in the Chicago area, but anywhere else is okay too. Also, how much should I expect to pay for a decent job? What do I look for? I know nothing about this. Or if anyone knows of someone who makes new reproduction 55 Buick bumpers, that would be helpful too. Thanks.
Cogs, Check this thread out. They are in the Chicago area. http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?t=41847&highlight=bumper+chrome Patrick
Desert Dog Rocks they rock, I had a thread on here with some pictures of their work. Just search under 71custom lark and you should find it. Dave
bumpers just sent my bumpers off to the desert dogs. we will see them at the end of the month when i go up there. very nice people. they do a exchange program o No: jerry
is this desert dog place a chrome shop or does he sent the stuff out? I thought they specialized in selling rust free body parts from out west.
chroming the desert dog in chicago only does bumpers nothing else. as far as parts they also have the place in i think arizona. jerry :TU:
I cut and saved this info from somewhere: Desert Dogs Phone # 815 337 9594 Website www.desertdogautoparts.com <http://www.desertdogautoparts.com> Here was a post from the owner, Bob Cline: Hey guys! You are making me blush with all this hoopla over my business, Desert Dog Auto Parts, THANKS! To set the record straight, we will restore ANY one piece bumper, no matter HOW smashed, crushed, torn or flat, sandblast it, straighten it using factory dies, copper-nickel-chrome (triple plate) it, polish it and it comes with a full THREE YEAR guarantee, for JUST $250.00! We can ALSO restore multiple piece bumpers AND rotted bumpers, but you will have to contact us for details. We cannot help with replating anything other than bumpers, sorry. Let us not forget, we are actually a USED PARTS supplier! We have OVER 1000 RUSTFREE old American vehicles at our southern Arizona facility, HUNDREDS of THOUSANDS of parts at our northern Illinois facility and access to OVER 50,000 American vehicles Nationwide! So, if you need a rustfree fender or frame for your 1961 invicta, we can help! Thanks again for your thumbs up! Your satisfaction is OUR satisfaction! Bo
Another one I bought a replated bumper at Carlisle about 6 years ago for my '66. It was an absolutely beautiful job! One of the nicest I had ever seen, and I am VERY picky! Anyone else deal with these guys? North Star Plating Company Industrial Park, PO Box 204 Brainerd, MN 56401 (800) 432-3720 (218) 829-9664 http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/howto/68378/ http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/howto/68378/index1.html
We have had them do several bumpers for our older cars, and we also buy our late model rechromes from them. They are first class, and reasonably priced also. :TU: Being in the "rust belt" they have the recipe for properly preparing the backside so the plating stays put. Tim
Try Tri City Chrome Platting. I had both the front and rear bumpers completed on my 61 lesabre conv. and this includes the bullets and the rear bumper guards. They give a life time warranty. It's show chrome and not a blimish on them. They are located in Elizabethon, tn www.tricityplating.com mark
Jerry, The last GS bumpers at North Star (for a 72) we had done in '99 cost about $260 each which was with our body shop discount. Tim
