Is there a chrome shop that you recommend?
On Thu, 24 Jul 1997 13:52:43 -0400 Jurgen Hartwig
<gt0003a@prism.gatech.edu> writes:
>At 10:44 AM 7/24/97 -0400, Jason F. Dutt wrote:
>>I've found that it's almost always cheaper, on our cars at least, to
>just
>>buy a new part. The only time I've ever known anyone to chrome their
>parts
>>was one of three situations:
>>1. The part is no longer available.
>>2. The part was never originally chromed.
>>3. The exception: The new part is more expensive than a re-chromed
>part.
>>
>>Regards,
>>
>>J
>
>In this case, Jason, I beg to differ. Most of the chrome parts you
>can get
>from Moss and otherwise are cheap Taiwanese made parts with really
>terrible
>chrome. Instead of spending $100 or so on a new bumper, I'm going to
>have
>it professionally rechromed for slightly more; The quality of the
>finish
>will be much better and last longer than the taiwainese equivalent
>
>Besides, they don't make the split rear bumper that goes on my '70 MGB
>anyway.
>
>I would encourage listers to enlist the services of a competent chrome
>plating shop and enjoy your new chrome, provided the expense is not
>too
>great as Jason says.
>
>Jay "no booming stereo" Hartwig
>
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