Trying to get an idea of the cost for getting Grill Chrome plated. Also considering the Window Frame.
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Trying to get an idea of the cost for getting Grill Chrome plated. Also considering the Window Frame.
FFR Hot Rod #1106
I remember reading a post maybe a year ago (don't remember who) that said they were quoted around $1000 to get it chromed. Seems pretty high.
I've had a lot of motorcycle engine parts chromed in the past that weren't that expensive.
'33 Hotrod, #1047 Gen 1, delivered on 2/27/18, go cart on 9/24/18.
LS3 w/Gearstar Level 3 4L65e Tranny, Yank converter, Lokar shifter, Electric PS, Vintage AC/Heat/Def, 8.8" 3.55
TorqThrust II Wheels w/Toyo Proxy T1 Sport Tires, F 235/45ZR17 R 295/35ZR18
Garage Built, Driveway Painted.
My grill and windshield frame was $1,100.00 back in 2011
CVOBill
MK2 #???? Delivered 11/2002, Finished and Titled 6/2003 5.0, T-5, 4-Link, Sold 3/2005
Hot Rod #304 purchased 5/28/2017 from original owner Unassembled . Titled and plated 8/24/2017 Coyote,
TKO, 3-Link, Heat, A/C, Electric Power Steering, Convertible top
MK4 #9524 Picked up 1/18/19 306 Blueprint, T-5, 4-Link, Gas-N Pipes, Heater
IIRC, some of the earlier builders had problems with the grills having a lot of porosity that blew holes in the plating. It took a lot of work to fill in the pores and get a nice finish. No idea if FFR has fixed that issue, but it's something to watch out for if you decide to go this route. Did you have that problem Bill?
Keith
My grill looks great and no signs of porosity.
CVOBill
MK2 #???? Delivered 11/2002, Finished and Titled 6/2003 5.0, T-5, 4-Link, Sold 3/2005
Hot Rod #304 purchased 5/28/2017 from original owner Unassembled . Titled and plated 8/24/2017 Coyote,
TKO, 3-Link, Heat, A/C, Electric Power Steering, Convertible top
MK4 #9524 Picked up 1/18/19 306 Blueprint, T-5, 4-Link, Gas-N Pipes, Heater
I dropped mine off today in Ft. Worth. The price is $900.00 and 2-weeks lead time. He also told me he could do the Window Frame for $400.00. I will post some photos when I get it back.
FFR Hot Rod #1106
Got a "quote" from Paul's Chrome (https://paulschrome.com/) 10 weeks for delivery and $2500 copper, nickel and chrome plating. WOW!
I had mine chromed at Dan's Polishing and Chrome in Adamsville, Tennessee. The cost was $300 and it is beautiful. I couldn't ask for a better job.
I'm sorry, I knew that didn't sound right so I went back and checked my records and am editing this post. The quote for polishing the grill was $300,
but when I sent it to them they said there were too many close areas to do a proper job and they recomended chrome instead. I paid $700 and was
very satisfied with the job.
Dale
Last edited by sebournd; 03-08-2019 at 12:06 PM.
I just polished mine for now, it looks pretty good, not sure what i want to do with it
Did you get it triple chromed? Ie, Copper, Nickel, Chrome?