Keith,
What do you think a Bugeye grill would run me at Royal? I've heard the same
thing about them - expensive. I talked to a guy there over the phone and he
acted like he was doing me a favor by talking to me. I hate that, especially
when I'm the customer (or at least a potential one)!
Jeff
AN5 11627
-----Original Message-----
From: Keith Pennell <pennell@visi.net>
To: jeremy fox <jdf149@psu.edu>
Cc: healeys@autox.team.net <healeys@autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, November 13, 1997 10:36 PM
Subject: Re: Rechroming question.
>jeremy fox wrote:
>>
>> Hello all,
>> Well, as my project continues, I have more things to think about. I
>> am probably a little ahead of myself in thinking about it, but I'd like
>> to have an idea of price. Most of the chome on the Sprite is still in
>> pretty acceptable shape, but the bumpers are going to need some
>> rechroming...the pitting is too deep to really polish out. How much
>> would one typically pay to rechrome 2 fenders
>
>
>fenders?
>
>
> like that? They are in
>> good shape otherwise, but the front has one very small ding in
>> it...should be no trouble to fix.
>> Thanks in advance,
>>
>> Jeremy
>
>Jeremy,
>
>I too face some rechroming. Realize that all chroming is not cheap.
>>From what I have gathered so far, there are two choices. One is
>cheaper with poor to fair appearance and durability. The other is
>expensive with good to excellent appearance and durability. You pays
>your money and takes your chances!
>
>There are two here in VA that I know of. One does excellent work but
>is not cheap. Royal Silver in Norfolk, VA. Had eyebrow rechromed
>several years ago. Very nice.
>
>The second is in Richmond, VA. Good price but rust through reappears
>rather soon I hear.
>
>There is one in Alabama I have heard of who does nice work at fair
>price but do not know of details. Maybe someone on list can tell us.
>
>Keep me posted as I am interested too.
>
>Keith Pennell, BJ8, BN7
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