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| vintagethunder |
 Feb 14 2022, 08:18 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 38 Joined: 7-January 22 From: Monmouth, IL Member No.: 26,225 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
Has anyone chrome wrapped 914 bumpers, or for that matter in any color? I'd think it would be fairly easy and much cheaper than buying new, stainless steel, or re-chroming.
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| infraredcalvin |
Feb 14 2022, 08:25 PM
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Distracted Member Group: Members Posts: 1,523 Joined: 25-August 08 From: Ladera Ranch, CA Member No.: 9,463 Region Association: Southern California 
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My 6 looks like it has chrome paint on f/g bumpers, it’s not a mirror finish by far, it is shiny though, I guess it looks like silver without the metal flake. I’d bet chrome vinyl could look closer….
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| mepstein |
Feb 14 2022, 08:30 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,307 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Chrome vinyl is very hard to wrap. Stretch too far and it distorts. Might be worth having a pro wrap it for you.
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| Van B |
Feb 14 2022, 08:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,612 Joined: 20-October 21 From: Maryland Member No.: 26,011 Region Association: None
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3M makes a fantastic Chrome wrap in their 2080 series vinyl wrap.
But, I will say re-chrome is not as expensive as you might think and is still the real deal. Every American classic had chrome bumpers so there are ample shops in every state that can do it for you. |
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| vintagethunder |
Feb 14 2022, 11:25 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 38 Joined: 7-January 22 From: Monmouth, IL Member No.: 26,225 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(Van B @ Feb 14 2022, 08:31 PM)  3M makes a fantastic Chrome wrap in their 2080 series vinyl wrap. But, I will say re-chrome is not as expensive as you might think and is still the real deal. Every American classic had chrome bumpers so there are ample shops in every state that can do it for you. I was under the impression environmental rules have closed down many who used to do it and made it expensive. |
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| Van B |
Feb 15 2022, 12:09 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,612 Joined: 20-October 21 From: Maryland Member No.: 26,011 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(vintagethunder @ Feb 15 2022, 12:25 AM) QUOTE(Van B @ Feb 14 2022, 08:31 PM) 3M makes a fantastic Chrome wrap in their 2080 series vinyl wrap. But, I will say re-chrome is not as expensive as you might think and is still the real deal. Every American classic had chrome bumpers so there are ample shops in every state that can do it for you. I was under the impression environmental rules have closed down many who used to do it and made it expensive. Here’s a shop just north of you: The Chrome Shop (309) 786-3743 https://goo.gl/maps/XxmSSCKHcBUYnopb9 |
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| jrmdir |
Feb 15 2022, 10:40 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 224 Joined: 13-May 21 From: Central Ohio Member No.: 25,544 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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That shop says $350 - $1,500 for bumpers. Ours should be on the low side I'd guess but here's an interesting video of a chrome wrap job that's way more complex than what we would need.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYYrzdFUM_s |
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| mihai914 |
Feb 15 2022, 10:50 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 800 Joined: 2-March 05 From: Montreal, QC Member No.: 3,697 Region Association: None
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914 bumpers will most likely be on the high side. They are very flat and need plenty of work and polishing to make them look great. It doesn't hurt to go there in person and get a quote though.
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| 914sgofast2 |
Feb 15 2022, 12:06 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 622 Joined: 10-May 13 From: El Dorado Hills, CA Member No.: 15,855 Region Association: None |
I wrapped my front bumper in a carbon fiber look wrap. Pics later
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| robkammer |
Feb 15 2022, 01:12 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 179 Joined: 7-January 21 From: Vermilion Ohio Member No.: 25,049 Region Association: North East States |
These bumpers shouldn't be too hard to wrap. A couple of considerations: Buy the highest grade wrap film you can find, 3M, Oracal or Arlon all make cast film with air release properties on the adhesive. My preference has always been 3M though.You may want to piece the center of the rear and then bring the sides in by starting at the ends. Recesses are always troublesome. Clean the bumper really well, clay bar clean then Isopropyl. And patience!
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| barnfind9141972 |
Feb 15 2022, 05:05 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 101 Joined: 10-December 20 From: Rancho Mirage, CA Member No.: 24,976 Region Association: Southern California |
Look for a wrap guy that also does window tint or something similar to make sure they have experience with not distorting. Wrapping color is no big deal, some kind of squeegee and a heat gun and it’s a DIY job. Chrome wrap is the most difficult to do and many pros mess it up. They usually carry it though as there’s plenty of cars that chrome wraps in various colors. Helps too that if it looks bad, generally they’re redo it or fix it at their cost which if you did it yourself you’re out a sheet and getting the adhesive off is a PITA.
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| robkammer |
Feb 16 2022, 08:00 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 179 Joined: 7-January 21 From: Vermilion Ohio Member No.: 25,049 Region Association: North East States |
If you can find a Fellers location near you they sell vinyl by the yard, it's usually 54" wide.
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