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?

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.

I had mine done in Tucson. About $1000 for front and rear, including some repair work and welding up the front t*t holes.

$400-600 seems to be the going rate.

Check this list, A sticky at top of Garage forum.

Porsche 914 New Parts and Specialty Services, Links to Online Resources

Search for Ogden Chrome

I used Ogden Chrome

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.

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?

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.

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@ValcoOscar 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.

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!

The bumper shop, very familiar with 914 bumpers

carlos
The Bumper Shop - Coast To Coast
16101 bryant street

north hills, ca 91343

Yup, that's the one. Finally starting on it. It has been a long road.

Thanks George!

or
Coast To Coast Bumpers, LLC
16101 Bryant St
North Hills, CA 91343
Contact: Carlos A Gaitan Jr
Title: Principal
Phone: (323) 585-3865

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!

We did a group buy on bumper rechrome at The Bumper Shop in 2009.

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.

I called Quality. Just need to dig out the bumpers and send a photo for a quote.

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.

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.

So, what would a fair price be for fresh primo chrome front bumper today? Like this one

Bob B

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My opinion- $1k.

In Nor Cal most chrome shops are closing due to California restrictions. Getting harder to find them

@burton73 - 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.