Good Source for re-chroming bumpers.

[ynst]

Agree on Tri-City. They did my bumpers 10 years ago and they still look great.

The new bumpers are thinner metal, cheap chrome and often wavy and imperfect. They are OK for a driver level car, but if you want really nice, IMHO you need to rechrome originals by a quality outfit.

"The new bumpers are thinner metal, cheap chrome and often wavy and imperfect"

I totally agree. That's why I never replaced mine.
Never had them re-chromed, either. If I did, I'd lose my 1972 coledge parking stickers ;-(

 

[66 Cornpicker]

Hey GTX440, I have an original 71 GTX rear bumper that is real nice and doesn't need chromed if you have a need or know someone. I'm in Ohio

 

[Dennis Weden]

reliable plating Milwaukee

 

[GTX 440]

Based on the recommendations and location, I went with Tri City.
Again, Thanks for everyone's input.

 

[Charlie71rt]

Bumper Boys used to be at all the shows, anyone have a opinion on them?

 

[GTX Dave]

Charlie,
Bumper Boyz used to be excellent. I've heard they're not as good as they once were but have not had a personal experience in over a decade. I will say that all my friends with Corvettes that USED to use them, now go to Librandies and dont look back. I have had Librandies do a bunch of stuff for me in recent years and it is without a doubt, SHOW QUALITY, PERFECT!
I have heard nothing but good reviews about Tri City but have not used them personally.

 

[fullmetaljacket]

Tri-City here.

 

[Richard Davis]

Do these rechome places also knock out dents or do any straightening, or are they strictly plating?

 

[440 4 speed]

Do these rechome places also knock out dents or do any straightening, or are they strictly plating?

Any I have dealt with make them look like factory.

 

[Demonic]

I used Tri-City, beautiful chrome, no issues.

 

[QuickBpBp]

Bumper Boys used to be at all the shows, anyone have a opinion on them?

They did the front bumper of my 64 25-30 years ago and after installing it I saw what looked like "hair" around the bolts. I ran my finger over it and sliced my finger right open. The chrome had cracked where the bolts were. I peeled off a large section then. I call "Carlos" and told him and he said yeah that happens when you over tighten them. I told him no way cause I can tighten with an impact on an Original and I should not be able to peel strips of chrome away like tape. He said well it probably was cleaned well before chroming send it back. About 2 weeks later I got another one and that one seems ok but honestly as soon as the lock washers started to collapse I just stopped tightening the bolts. Tri-City ever since.

 

[Rebellion]

Do these rechome places also knock out dents or do any straightening, or are they strictly plating?

Tri-City does repair and straightening. Give them a call and explain your requirements.

If you look through my past postings, you will find bumper before and after pics.