re-chroming of bumpers
#1 re-chroming of bumpers
Dear all.
need to get my bumpers re-chromed.
any recommended workshops?
[Ideally in or around London / Midlands]
many thanks
Bill
Series 2 FHC. 1969 US import
need to get my bumpers re-chromed.
any recommended workshops?
[Ideally in or around London / Midlands]
many thanks
Bill
Series 2 FHC. 1969 US import
S2, 2+2, 1969
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#2 Re: re-chroming of bumpers
Hi Bill
Had all mine chromed at Howell’s in Walsall, West Midlands last winter. Delighted with the quality of the work (including repairing a scraped overrider).
One of the good guys in the chroming world so be prepared for a wait. They will have quite a queue over the winter months.
Cheers
Ash
Had all mine chromed at Howell’s in Walsall, West Midlands last winter. Delighted with the quality of the work (including repairing a scraped overrider).
One of the good guys in the chroming world so be prepared for a wait. They will have quite a queue over the winter months.
Cheers
Ash
Series 2 FHC 1970
1R 20607
1R 20607
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#3 Re: re-chroming of bumpers
Bill - have used both Marque Restore and Castle - both did good work and would use both/either again.
1967 Series 1 OTS
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Based on the receipts I found it seems my chrome parts were professionally polished as opposed to rechromed. Of course heavy pitting would exclude that option but mine look fantastic.
Sorry, I don’t know of any vendors in the UK.
Sorry, I don’t know of any vendors in the UK.
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#5 Re: re-chroming of bumpers
+1 for Howell in Walsall. Superb work and worth the wait. You also get back the parts you give them, not somebody else's that don't fit properly.
Always busy though.
Always busy though.
Stuart
If you can't make it work, make it complicated!
'62 FHC - Nearing completion
'69 Daimler 420 Sovereign
'78 Land Rover Series 3 109
If you can't make it work, make it complicated!
'62 FHC - Nearing completion
'69 Daimler 420 Sovereign
'78 Land Rover Series 3 109
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#6 Re: re-chroming of bumpers
+1 for Marque Restore. they did a super job with all my chrome, including reshaping a badly dented spinner
so well that I can't tell which one it was without inspecting the back. Very busy but you can put your job on a waiting list and they call you when you get to the front. Helpful if you are doing a long restoration and can plan ahead.
so well that I can't tell which one it was without inspecting the back. Very busy but you can put your job on a waiting list and they call you when you get to the front. Helpful if you are doing a long restoration and can plan ahead.
Jeremy
1967 S1 4.2 FHC
1967 S1 4.2 FHC
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#7 Re: re-chroming of bumpers
Best re-chroming by far is done by Derby Plating in Derby. Many top restorers use them but the cost will make your eyes water.
Bill S1 3.8 OTS.
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#8 Re: re-chroming of bumpers
You guys on the other side of the Pond are lucky. Less and less good chrome shops in the USA. EPA and the price of real estate doing a big number on old shops. If anybody knows of a reputable shop in this country, I would be much oblige . Thanks !
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#9 Re: re-chroming of bumpers
Here in Norway as well. There is so many hse rules to follow that there is close to none left and the cost is enormous.
To do the window frames, quarter frames, rear window trim, rear lights and some minor pieces cost £4000
To do the window frames, quarter frames, rear window trim, rear lights and some minor pieces cost £4000
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#10 Re: re-chroming of bumpers
Quattrofrank
If in need again, send to me and I will source in UK. Must be cheaper than £4k
Regards
Pat
If in need again, send to me and I will source in UK. Must be cheaper than £4k
Regards
Pat
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#11 Re: re-chroming of bumpers
+1 for Marque Restore. I just collected 4 re-chromed spinners and a de-chromed and polished aluminium M/C primary cover. Spinners look like new as does the cover.
Very shiny, very happy!
Very shiny, very happy!
Paul
'68 Series 1.25 2+2
'68 Series 1.25 2+2
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