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> Chrome bumper deal (triple plate), The Bumper Shop in LA (gauging interest)
narino
post May 15 2008, 07:02 PM
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So last February (2007) I saw The Bumper Shop had a deal to chrome each bumper for $175. Well unfortunately that deal was through Danny who I guess has gone his own way and left this shop.

The guys at the bumper shop are still interested in our group and have offered another deal of $275 per bumper. I guess their regular prices are $350 per bumper now.

What do you guys think? This a good deal, or do others have a better option out there I have missed?

We need minimum 5 bumpers to do it. Anyone interested in getting theirs rechromed with me?




Gintedit - June 24, 2009:

OK folks, this particular "group buy" completed last year. Chris (?) aka banger has stepped up to organize a new buy this year. He's started a new thread for same located here:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=96986

Given that, we're going to close this thread and reference the new one. If you're interested in the deal, check out and post in the new thread.

This post has been edited by Gint: Jun 24 2009, 08:25 PM
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Allan
post May 15 2008, 07:08 PM
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I had my bumpers done there last year.

Cost was $360.00 for both and they did an outstanding job...
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post May 15 2008, 07:09 PM
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Interested, but have some bumpers with minor dings. I suspect any bump straightening is extra or is there some certain amount allowanced with the chroming?
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post May 15 2008, 07:16 PM
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I'll call later this eve to check if the price includes straightening. I have a few dings, but also a few holes I need plugged up, so I'll check to see if that is also included or an upcharge.

Allan, Did your bumpers need any straightening when they did yours? I wish I would have had my car here last year. I would have been all over it then!

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post May 15 2008, 07:48 PM
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Let me see if my friend has some spares he would like done. Shipping shouldnt be too bad.
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post May 15 2008, 07:51 PM
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QUOTE(narino @ May 15 2008, 06:16 PM) *

Allan, Did your bumpers need any straightening when they did yours? I wish I would have had my car here last year. I would have been all over it then!


Yep, they had a few dings and even a pretty acute dent at the end of one.

I didn't get charged extra for removing them.
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post May 15 2008, 07:52 PM
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Can they chrome painted bumpers?
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post May 15 2008, 07:57 PM
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Can they chrome painted bumpers?


They can but chances are that if it's an original painted bumper it probably has filler under the paint.

From what I was told, they would take the irregular bumpers, straighten them out with filler and paint them.
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post May 15 2008, 08:29 PM
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$175 - $200 is a good deal. $275 is not. For $200 they should include some minor straightening also.
I have 4 to be done if the price is good.
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post May 15 2008, 09:03 PM
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Any idea what they'd charge to fill (weld) bumperette holes? I'm looking to back-date my 74's bumpers.

This is cheap compared to what I've found in the Portland area ~ they want just under $500/per to fill holes (4 small bolt holes total) and triple plate. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I think they said $50 per hole to fill. Programmer my ass, I shoulda been a welder.
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post May 15 2008, 09:35 PM
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I had four bumpers done last year and all where great I had one that had a rust whole about the size of a cell phone, thay filled it with brass and fixed all dents with no extra charge.

Would I pay 275 If I had to this work is getting harder to get done, Try getting crome rims stripped down??


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post May 15 2008, 09:44 PM
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That sounds high....when I did my 58, I used Superior Chrome in San Jose....
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post May 15 2008, 11:56 PM
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yea, how much to get both done, and cover the 'tit' holes in the front?
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post May 16 2008, 12:43 AM
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I don't have the name of the business, but a year ago, I went to a hot rod show and there was a bumper truck there. They drove around the country picking up bumpers and took them back to a central shop. They filled holes and straighten bends before chroming. There wasn't an extra charge for filling, it was a flat fee. You had to wait until their truck was running your way again. I'm in Seattle and they said it could be a few months before they were back. You had the option of paying shipping to expidite return. I spoke with several guys at the show and they said the outfit did a good job at a very good price. I think I thew the flyer in my folder of vendors to contact when I get to that stage. I'll likely attend another hot rod show before i need to worry about my bumpers......hell, I don't even have paint on the car.
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post May 16 2008, 10:07 AM
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Those bumpers look nice...would you say they are show quality? If you guys get this together I might have 3 to do.

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post May 16 2008, 10:13 AM
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Has anyone ever done their bumpers in black chrome? Just curious? Do these guys offer it? Is it more? Anyone have any pics?
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post May 16 2008, 10:14 AM
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It's going to be hard to find someone willing to do them for $200 anymore. Obviously fuel costs have gone up, but they are always under pressure from the EPA and now immigration too.

Figure a nice core bumper is worth $150, plus $275 to chrome, plus 25 misc = $450

That's really not too bad and it's still quite a bit less than most places charge.
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post May 16 2008, 10:58 AM
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Figure a nice core bumper is worth $150, plus $275 to chrome, plus 25 misc = $450

So $300, assuming we're providing cores (which is what I think's being discussed, right? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)) I'm trying to figure out how my place is getting $500 per bumper. Sounds like that's just way over the top.
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post May 16 2008, 11:02 AM
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I spent a couple of hours there when I had mine done and the people running the place seemed pretty nice.

I'm thinking that if you can get a "SOLID" commitment of say 10 or more bumpers and physically go in and talk to the manager, you can probably get the price lowered anywhere from 25 to 50 bucks a unit.
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post May 16 2008, 11:23 AM
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many chrome shops have shut down in teh last 2 years due to increased haz mat disposal fees, increased EPA inspection intervals, energy costs, huge increase in material costs and now fuel prices
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