 New CA Chroming Reg, LA Times Article |
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| jim_hoyland |
 May 26 2023, 05:44 AM
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Get that VIN ?  Group: Members Posts: 9,255 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California 
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| Shivers |
May 26 2023, 08:07 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 2,327 Joined: 19-October 20 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 24,781 Region Association: Southern California |
They can build a giant lithium processing plant near me, but I can't get my bumper chromed? And they are calling it "Lithium Valley" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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| KELTY360 |
May 26 2023, 08:10 AM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,028 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(Shivers @ May 26 2023, 06:07 AM)  They can build a giant lithium processing plant near me, but I can't get my bumper chromed? And they are calling it "Lithium Valley" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Are you saying they should ban lithium processing or should any toxic emissions be allowed? |
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| Cairo94507 |
May 26 2023, 08:25 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,703 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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Just a price point for reference... I am getting a front bumper chromed- the estimated cost, $1,500. Now this is at the top chrome shop in the country and they guarantee it will be perfect with no ripples or waves. But still, that a bit of money. Oh, and it's a 5-6 month wait which I sort of expected and the reason I sourced another bumper to modify/chrome. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| ClayPerrine |
May 26 2023, 08:56 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,392 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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QUOTE(KELTY360 @ May 26 2023, 09:10 AM) QUOTE(Shivers @ May 26 2023, 06:07 AM) They can build a giant lithium processing plant near me, but I can't get my bumper chromed? And they are calling it "Lithium Valley" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Are you saying they should ban lithium processing or should any toxic emissions be allowed? Be careful.....  |
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| r_towle |
May 26 2023, 09:06 AM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,560 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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restore them while you can.
after that....its all plastics paint. I thought someone started making stainless bumpers? Rich |
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| 914sgofast2 |
May 26 2023, 12:24 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 613 Joined: 10-May 13 From: El Dorado Hills, CA Member No.: 15,855 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(r_towle @ May 26 2023, 08:06 AM) restore them while you can. after that....its all plastics paint. I thought someone started making stainless bumpers? Rich I seem to recall that either 914Rubber or Auto Atlanta were having repro bumpers made in Vietnam a while back. |
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| JeffBowlsby |
May 26 2023, 01:08 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,470 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None
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I find it ironic that especially the early 914/4s had painted bumpers, but 914s in general have had very limited chrome unlike most other cars from the 70's from day one. Style points to my eyes. Not that I dont appreciate the look or durability of chrome....but it has been disppearing on cars since its heyday in the 60's and 914s were in the avant garde in this trend.
PS If you didnt already know most of the bright trim on our cars is not chrome but clear anodized polished aluminum. |
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| Root_Werks |
May 26 2023, 01:11 PM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,303 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Polished SS seems like a good option.
Seems like plating in general is getting harder to source. Last CAD platting bits I had done were sent off out of state. Local guy up North here retired. No one picked up his business. I remember having some 356 rechromed at his shop years back. Even then he said chrome was almost a money loser every time. |
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| Osnabruck914 |
May 26 2023, 02:24 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 58 Joined: 19-December 22 From: United States Member No.: 27,038 Region Association: South East States |
Mr. ClayPerrine, could you please explain why you are warning Mr. Shivers to "Be careful" of his comment? I detect nothing offensive in his rightful opinion.
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| campbellcj |
May 26 2023, 03:37 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,539 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California
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I know many California resto shops have been sending plating out of state / out of country for quite a long time due to the regs here as well as costs. I remember being shocked at the cost for good quality rechroming even 20+ years ago!
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| gandalf_025 |
May 26 2023, 03:43 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,447 Joined: 25-June 09 From: North Shore, Massachusetts Member No.: 10,509 Region Association: North East States |
The Stainless Bumpers are made by a company called Group Harrington,
They are a company based out of the U.K. that has a factory in Vietnam which is where the bumpers are manufactured. There are vendors in the U.S. that buy from Harrington and resell. I just checked Harrington's Website and the price for a set of stainless bumpers for a 914 is 1732.50 plus 123.75 for shipping. I bought my bumpers direct from them a few years ago and they shipped via DHL right to my door... There are multiple threads about these bumpers.  |
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| jim_hoyland |
May 26 2023, 04:12 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,255 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California
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IIRC,theres a well known Chroming facility in Utah; and, was reported mohave a fast turn around ?
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| wonkipop |
May 26 2023, 05:23 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,238 Joined: 6-May 20 From: north antarctica Member No.: 24,231 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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the article is interesting as it mentions transitioning to using trivalent chromium for plating rather than chromium 6.
this is already happening with bathroom fixtures (taps, towel rails etc) in australia. its a different color. not as bright or shiny. basically they start a new fashion trend and that gets everybody wanting that product. and quietly phase out the traditional chromium fittings as they become obsolete. we haven't seen true chrome on cars down here for what..........40 years at least. its only been relevant to contemporary manufacturing when you consider bathroom fittings and to be honest, thats about to be done and dusted? sadly for car enthusiasts i feel its an industry that will close. ie traditional old school chromium 6 plating. that appears to be the real trouble area. i must admit i have always like the 914 with either the body painted bumpers or later black painted bumpers over the chrome. i thought it was a bit ahead of its time with the unchrome bumper look. but thats a personal opinion of taste. |
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| bkrantz |
May 26 2023, 07:04 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,724 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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A couple of years ago I paid $1000 for chrome plating my front and rear bumpers, including a bit of repair work. The results were great, not concours but more than nice enough for a driver.
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| mate914 |
May 26 2023, 07:21 PM
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Matt Group: Members Posts: 729 Joined: 27-February 09 From: Eagles mere, PA Member No.: 10,102 Region Association: North East States
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What does the large face with fingers pointing means? Help me out here.. Did you as a Moderator just threaten them? @admins Matt QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ May 26 2023, 10:56 AM) QUOTE(KELTY360 @ May 26 2023, 09:10 AM) QUOTE(Shivers @ May 26 2023, 06:07 AM) They can build a giant lithium processing plant near me, but I can't get my bumper chromed? And they are calling it "Lithium Valley" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Are you saying they should ban lithium processing or should any toxic emissions be allowed? Be careful..... |
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| Mikey914 |
May 26 2023, 07:37 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,638 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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Yep,
No need to get political. We are gradually all becoming that crusty old guy, that complains about just about everything. |
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| ConeDodger |
May 26 2023, 09:47 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,552 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ May 26 2023, 07:12 PM) IIRC,theres a well known Chroming facility in Utah; and, was reported mohave a fast turn around ? Ogden Chrome |
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| ClayPerrine |
May 27 2023, 05:46 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,392 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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QUOTE(mate914 @ May 26 2023, 08:21 PM) What does the large face with fingers pointing means? Help me out here.. Did you as a Moderator just threaten them? @admins Matt QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ May 26 2023, 10:56 AM) QUOTE(KELTY360 @ May 26 2023, 09:10 AM) QUOTE(Shivers @ May 26 2023, 06:07 AM) They can build a giant lithium processing plant near me, but I can't get my bumper chromed? And they are calling it "Lithium Valley" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Are you saying they should ban lithium processing or should any toxic emissions be allowed? Be careful..... It is a warning that they are headed in the direction of political commentary. Rather than close the thread, I chose to give them a warning. The icon is giving the "I'm watching you" gesture. |
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| gereed75 |
May 27 2023, 06:41 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,239 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Pittsburgh PA Member No.: 15,674 Region Association: North East States
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There was a recent thread here on chrome wrapping. I see no reason that wrapping is not a suitable substitute
Yes true hex chrome plating is a tough proposition in todays environmental regs. Tri chrome is indeed a different bluish color The old standard was copper/nickel/chrome. Copper was the first to go (cost and cyanide based process). Most of the coating is nickel followed by a “flash” of chrome. Wonder how the production of chrome wraps compares environmentally to chrome plating?? |
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