rechroming

Just got my bid on recharging some parts. Thoughts?

4 bumper parts $425.00 each
2 bumper end caps $25.00 each
License plate frame, license plate light housing, cup $350.00
Wheel center caps $600/set

 

The numbers are quite a lot higher than what I have seen.

Bumpers are normally about $250 each
End cap price is ok
Again the plate frame and light at $350 is high assuming there is no metal repair to be done
Wheel center caps are stainless steel and should be polished not chromed. Either way at $600 you are better off buying replacements and eBaying your other ones.

 

Thanks. Your reply confirmed what I thought.

 

We are in the same situation with a huge spread on chrome bids. Shop quality and reputation over pricing. You do not want to do this again anytime soon.

 

same here in Germany, cheap stuff won`t hold long....

 

I agree! Going "cheep" kills you in the long run. I never skimp. It is just not worth saving a few cents only to have to re-do it later.

 

The price for triple chroming and I know the work would have been Pebble Beach quality.

 

Outofpocket, you have a PM

 

On a complete restoration of an Italian car from this period, it is not unreasonable for brightwork to be the third or fourth most expensive category of work to be done (depending on the condition of the car).

On my '69 Dino, the order was

1) Body/Paint
2) Mechanical/Electrical
3) Interior
4) Brightwork

I can't say enough good things about Queen City Plating up in Mukilteo Washington - great quality at a commensurate price. More than a few Pebble Beach winning cars are sporting brightwork done by QCP.

It's been 10+ years since my restoration and the brightwork on my car still looks great.

Cheers,

Keith