What's the market price-$$ at Bumper Re-Chrome Shops?, Sourced another one & checking to go DD or CW Quality.... |
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What's the market price-$$ at Bumper Re-Chrome Shops?, Sourced another one & checking to go DD or CW Quality.... |
TJB/914 |
Nov 20 2017, 05:07 PM
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Mid-Engn. Group: Members Posts: 4,322 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Plymouth & Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Gents..
I sourced another nice rear chrome bumper from a 73-4 914 and wondering what the market price is to pay for re-chromed bumpers?? $______ Need to know to keep DD or go CW chromed after I get some local chrome pricing. Also, I have a pair of nice front & rear factory orig. bumper top seal pads?? I know about repo's but wondering what they are worth? $_____ Keep or throw away? Parts pricing is a mystery now that 914's are growing in popularity (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Tom |
GeorgeRud |
Nov 20 2017, 05:11 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Most shops will want to see the bumper to give you an estimate. When I brought a straight RV bumper to a well respected local chrome shop, they quoted me $700. With the current EPA regulations, chrome shops are becoming scarce and expensive.
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clapeza |
Nov 20 2017, 05:34 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 229 Joined: 7-February 11 From: South GA Member No.: 12,677 Region Association: South East States |
I just had the pair of my originally painted 1970 bumpers chromed in Suwanee, Ga for $800. Perfect mirror finish.
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mb911 |
Nov 20 2017, 05:42 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,748 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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mepstein |
Nov 20 2017, 06:41 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,142 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Unless the bumpertops are trashed, they are worth keeping. If not for your car, then someone’s daily driver. if you think they are ok, they are probably very nice.
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Mike Fitton |
Nov 20 2017, 06:43 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 609 Joined: 13-May 11 From: Chicago Area Member No.: 13,069 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
My post #17 on this thread:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...=301725&hl= "Here is another idea which is what I did. I had a friend who works at a local body shop it's a national franchise one, asked did he have a good place to hammer out a few dents and rechrome my front bumper, no problem he sent it out to a place they have a contract with and added $50 on top of his cost for their shop total was $375 and it was perfect. The chromer was a place in Minnesota I will try to get the name of it and post it. Place was Keystone in Brainerd, MN" |
mb911 |
Nov 20 2017, 06:51 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,748 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
My post #17 on this thread: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...=301725&hl= "Here is another idea which is what I did. I had a friend who works at a local body shop it's a national franchise one, asked did he have a good place to hammer out a few dents and rechrome my front bumper, no problem he sent it out to a place they have a contract with and added $50 on top of his cost for their shop total was $375 and it was perfect. The chromer was a place in Minnesota I will try to get the name of it and post it. Place was Keystone in Brainerd, MN" Was this recently?? I need to find some cores.. Thats probably the way I will go as I have brand new bumper tops.. |
Mike Fitton |
Nov 20 2017, 06:59 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 609 Joined: 13-May 11 From: Chicago Area Member No.: 13,069 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
My post #17 on this thread: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...=301725&hl= "Here is another idea which is what I did. I had a friend who works at a local body shop it's a national franchise one, asked did he have a good place to hammer out a few dents and rechrome my front bumper, no problem he sent it out to a place they have a contract with and added $50 on top of his cost for their shop total was $375 and it was perfect. The chromer was a place in Minnesota I will try to get the name of it and post it. Place was Keystone in Brainerd, MN" Was this recently?? I need to find some cores.. Thats probably the way I will go as I have brand new bumper tops.. August 2015. |
mb911 |
Nov 20 2017, 08:03 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,748 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
My post #17 on this thread: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...=301725&hl= "Here is another idea which is what I did. I had a friend who works at a local body shop it's a national franchise one, asked did he have a good place to hammer out a few dents and rechrome my front bumper, no problem he sent it out to a place they have a contract with and added $50 on top of his cost for their shop total was $375 and it was perfect. The chromer was a place in Minnesota I will try to get the name of it and post it. Place was Keystone in Brainerd, MN" Was this recently?? I need to find some cores.. Thats probably the way I will go as I have brand new bumper tops.. August 2015. Thanks.. Good point of reference.. |
ConeDodger |
Nov 20 2017, 09:34 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,543 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
Ogden Chrome
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clapeza |
Nov 20 2017, 09:58 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 229 Joined: 7-February 11 From: South GA Member No.: 12,677 Region Association: South East States |
I just had the pair of my originally painted 1970 bumpers chromed in Suwanee, Ga for $800. Perfect mirror finish. Thats a deal.. Would like to the contact info.. http://www.proplating.net |
pete000 |
Nov 20 2017, 10:30 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,885 Joined: 23-August 10 From: Bradenton Florida Member No.: 12,094 Region Association: South East States |
I got a quote for $1200.00 to $1400.00 including refinishing dings and welding some holes.
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napasteve |
Nov 21 2017, 08:58 AM
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914 driving winemaker Group: Members Posts: 500 Joined: 2-January 13 From: Napa, CA Member No.: 15,327 Region Association: Northern California |
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ValcoOscar |
Nov 21 2017, 09:26 AM
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Garage Life Group: Members Posts: 2,366 Joined: 19-November 13 From: SoCal Member No.: 16,669 Region Association: Southern California |
FYI...A quality shop here is so cal near LA should quote you $350-$450/ea barring any major dents or repairs.
I have 4 sets in process now...some early (sharp cornered) rears. Hope to offer them before X'mas. Oscar |
914_teener |
Nov 21 2017, 10:39 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,193 Joined: 31-August 08 From: So. Cal Member No.: 9,489 Region Association: Southern California |
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Bumper Shop did my front. Depending on quality. It wasnt perfect but good enough. $450. |
Woodside914 |
Nov 21 2017, 04:02 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 170 Joined: 19-May 10 From: Woodside, CA Member No.: 11,743 Region Association: Northern California |
What do you guys think about the newer stainless-steel bumpers out in the market?...just as good?
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mb911 |
Nov 21 2017, 04:44 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,748 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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porschetub |
Nov 21 2017, 06:40 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,695 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
Yes they should be great,Mark Henry has had them made and AA have them,depends who you buy off,not stating the obvious @ this point (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) .
There will never be a set price for chroming and if anyone did they wouldn't be in business long,the main cost is in the metal finishing,knocking out dents and fixing rust pitting costs labour ans really adds to the cost of the final job. |
whitetwinturbo |
Nov 21 2017, 10:20 PM
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Honey, does this wing make my ass look fat? Group: Members Posts: 1,391 Joined: 22-October 11 From: Newport Beach/Kalefornya/USA Member No.: 13,704 Region Association: Southern California |
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ValcoOscar |
Nov 21 2017, 11:42 PM
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Garage Life Group: Members Posts: 2,366 Joined: 19-November 13 From: SoCal Member No.: 16,669 Region Association: Southern California |
FYI...A quality shop here is so cal near LA should quote you $350-$450/ea barring any major dents or repairs. I have 4 sets in process now...some early (sharp cornered) rears. Hope to offer them before X'mas. Oscar Hi Oscar, Who doing that So Cal Chrome work? I do in house repairs, straightening and blasting, then I send over to General Plating in Los Angeles for chrome. |
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