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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Looking for a source for rechroming bumpers
Posted by: rick 918-S Sep 18 2023, 08:20 PM
There was a guy on the site that was doing them or getting them to Mexico or something. Anyone have a budget source for rechroming?
Posted by: Gint Sep 18 2023, 08:29 PM
Rick!!! 
I wore my Area 51 works t-shirt at RRC last weekend. Thinking about ya. We're planning to do Moab for the 20th anniversary RRC next year.
Posted by: bkrantz Sep 18 2023, 08:34 PM
I had mine done in Tucson. About $1000 for front and rear, including some repair work and welding up the front t*t holes.
Posted by: mepstein Sep 18 2023, 08:52 PM
$400-600 seems to be the going rate.
Posted by: JeffBowlsby Sep 18 2023, 09:07 PM
Check this list, A sticky at top of Garage forum.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=361087
Search for Ogden Chrome
Posted by: ConeDodger Sep 18 2023, 09:29 PM
I used Ogden Chrome
Posted by: rick 918-S Sep 19 2023, 04:55 AM
Rick!!!
I wore my Area 51 works t-shirt at RRC last weekend. Thinking about ya. We're planning to do Moab for the 20th anniversary RRC next year.
Love Moab and miss you guys! I have a few project ahead of the next 914 project but I was telling Sandy I really want to go next year. Working on my 6.
Posted by: rick 918-S Sep 19 2023, 04:56 AM
$400-600 seems to be the going rate.
Around here I have been getting quoted 1k each.
Posted by: mepstein Sep 19 2023, 05:18 AM
$400-600 seems to be the going rate.
Around here I have been getting quoted 1k each.
I get the same unless I send it to California. Certain states are better for certain chemical processes.
Posted by: rick 918-S Sep 19 2023, 05:38 AM
$400-600 seems to be the going rate.
Around here I have been getting quoted 1k each.
I get the same unless I send it to California. Certain states are better for certain chemical processes.
So that's the question, who are you sending to?
Posted by: Cairo94507 Sep 19 2023, 07:30 AM
I tried using Ogden for my front bumper.... they wanted $2,795 and told me that was a great price. Admittedly, it had the GT cooler modification and they needed to weld up 6 holes, but come on, it is essentially a flat smooth bumper.
I ended up using Juan Mejia at Ultimate Quality Bumpers & Wheel Chroming located down in southern CA. He did a very good job, not perfect. Took about 6 weeks. I got his name and number from another member's posting in a thread. Sorry I do not recall who posted it. 
Posted by: 76-914 Sep 19 2023, 07:37 AM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=16669 had some one here in CA that did good chrome work. 
Posted by: rick 918-S Sep 19 2023, 07:55 AM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=16669 had some one here in CA that did good chrome work.
I called him a couple times and have sent him a couple PM'ss but he has not responded. I hope he is Ok.
Posted by: infraredcalvin Sep 19 2023, 08:12 AM
Saw Oscar last Sat, he’s been busy. I’m sure he’s just taking a minute to catch his breath…
Is that the six that ran into a pole? I was bummed when you picked that up, that one spoke to me, although I think it ended up in the right hands, I don’t know how I was going to fix that damage!
Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Sep 19 2023, 08:27 AM
The bumper shop, very familiar with 914 bumpers
carlos
The Bumper Shop - Coast To Coast
16101 bryant street
north hills, ca 91343
There was a guy on the site that was doing them or getting them to Mexico or something. Anyone have a budget source for rechroming?
Posted by: rick 918-S Sep 19 2023, 09:34 AM
Saw Oscar last Sat, he’s been busy. I’m sure he’s just taking a minute to catch his breath…
Is that the six that ran into a pole? I was bummed when you picked that up, that one spoke to me, although I think it ended up in the right hands, I don’t know how I was going to fix that damage!
Yup, that's the one. Finally starting on it. It has been a long road.
Posted by: rick 918-S Sep 19 2023, 09:35 AM
The bumper shop, very familiar with 914 bumpers
carlos
The Bumper Shop - Coast To Coast
16101 bryant street
north hills, ca 91343
There was a guy on the site that was doing them or getting them to Mexico or something. Anyone have a budget source for rechroming?
Thanks George!
Posted by: 914work Sep 19 2023, 11:01 AM
carlos
The Bumper Shop - Coast To Coast
16101 bryant street
north hills, ca 91343
or
Coast To Coast Bumpers, LLC
16101 Bryant St
North Hills, CA 91343
Contact: Carlos A Gaitan Jr
Title: Principal
Phone: (323) 585-3865
Posted by: infraredcalvin Sep 19 2023, 02:45 PM
Saw Oscar last Sat, he’s been busy. I’m sure he’s just taking a minute to catch his breath…
Is that the six that ran into a pole? I was bummed when you picked that up, that one spoke to me, although I think it ended up in the right hands, I don’t know how I was going to fix that damage!
Yup, that's the one. Finally starting on it. It has been a long road.
Nice, wishing you luck and patience! Hopefully you'll continue the build thread on that one... I'll be on the lookout for the thread and rooting for you!
Posted by: Gint Sep 19 2023, 04:02 PM
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=96986&
It was only $250 plus shipping at the time. It was not a fantastic job. Driver quality and for the price I was fine with it. Just sayin...
Posted by: mate914 Sep 19 2023, 06:57 PM
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=96986&
It was only $250 plus shipping at the time. It was not a fantastic job. Driver quality and for the price I was fine with it. Just sayin...
Can we get another group buy? With the current inflation it should be just shy of infinity.
I have one or two that need done.
Matt
Posted by: mepstein Sep 19 2023, 07:27 PM
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=96986&
It was only $250 plus shipping at the time. It was not a fantastic job. Driver quality and for the price I was fine with it. Just sayin...
Can we get another group buy? With the current inflation it should be just shy of infinity.
I have one or two that need done.
Matt
I almost bought a set that was done during the group buy but it was noticeably wavy.
Posted by: rick 918-S Sep 20 2023, 05:12 AM
I called Quality. Just need to dig out the bumpers and send a photo for a quote.
Posted by: rudedude Sep 20 2023, 08:35 AM
Rick,
What about the place in brainerd? I also hear there is someone just south of you, I can find that out if necessary. I also have a rear I would like done, maybe we can pack them together.
Jule
Posted by: rick 918-S Sep 20 2023, 10:43 AM
Rick,
What about the place in brainerd? I also hear there is someone just south of you, I can find that out if necessary. I also have a rear I would like done, maybe we can pack them together.
Jule
Sight unseen both $1k each. I used to use Northstar Bumper when I had my shop. The place between me and the metro I think sends them to Northstar. 6 to 8 month wait time.
Posted by: burlybryan Sep 20 2023, 10:59 AM
I'm in the Twin Cities too and have a front and rear that need rechroming as well. I haven't dug into it locally at all, but count me in if there is any benefit in a larger order.
Posted by: burton73 Sep 20 2023, 02:06 PM
So, what would a fair price be for fresh primo chrome front bumper today? Like this one
Bob B
Posted by: mepstein Sep 20 2023, 03:15 PM
My opinion- $1k.
Posted by: flat4guy Sep 20 2023, 09:04 PM
In Nor Cal most chrome shops are closing due to California restrictions. Getting harder to find them
Posted by: Cairo94507 Sep 21 2023, 07:20 AM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=7414 - I just paid $995 to have a front chromed and that was the best deal I could find. That does not include the cost of shipping or the actual bumper. I hate to say it but $1,300 for that bumper would be a good deal.
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