[Roadsters] To Chrome or Not to Chrome, That Is The Question

[nmleeds at mindspring.com]

I hate to be this guy.  But you might want to consider the enviromental impact of chroming.  Unlike paint, which has gotten better and can be handled in enviromentally responsible ways, chrome is just, plain, nasty.  This is something I've been thinking about ever since a guy at my local paint shop said he ships his stuff to Mexico because it has become almost impossible to find a licensed chrome shop in California.    

Of course, this cuts both ways.  Chrome is so nasty that in five years (hell, if buddy in the White House wakes up, then even less) it might not be possible to chrome at all.  So, as the expression goes, pollute while the iron is hot.  

I'll leave it to you (and the hecklers on the list) to decide how to weigh enviromental concerns against Datsun concerns, but I thought I'd mention it as a factor to consider.



-----Original Message-----
>From: Steve Harvey <stebharvey at ameritech.net>
>Sent: Oct 28, 2009 12:47 PM
>To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
>Subject: [Roadsters] To Chrome or Not to Chrome, That Is The Question
>
>Group,
>
> 
>
>I sent out pictures of my 2000 grill to several re-chroming shops here in
>Wisconsin. All returned quotes of around 250.00 to prep and re-chrome the
>grill. The grill is rust and dent free but the original chrome is very dull.
>Has anyone had components powder coated with the chrome-like paints that are
>on the market? $250.00 just seems too expensive for such a small piece of my
>project car. Any input is appreciated.
>
> 
>
>Steve
>
>Milwaukee
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