Bumper rechroming

[Ben Stratford]

While the body is being refurbed i have been trying to locate an electroplating firm locally but there don't seem to be many left. The one that keeps cropping up is Doug Taylor in Weston Super Mare. Has anyone got any other recommendations? Hopefully the quote from doug taylor will be here soon. Thanks ben

 

[Ben Stratford]

While the body is being refurbed i have been trying to locate an electroplating firm locally but there don't seem to be many left. The one that keeps cropping up is Doug Taylor in Weston Super Mare. Has anyone got any other recommendations? Hopefully the quote from doug taylor will be here soon. Thanks ben

Quote received to chrome rear bumper is £300!! Hmmmm

 

[t1pper]

I have used S&T @ Yate near Bristol good results so might be worth a call, not sure what local is to you?
However last time I had some bike parts chromed I took some detailed photos with some measurements and e-mailed them to multiple platers the price difference was vast.
I posted them and had them posted back a defo worth the effort, from what I remember a show chrome finish was a lot more expensive than a standard plate so check the service.

 

[Ben Stratford]

I have used S&T @ Yate near Bristol good results so might be worth a call, not sure what local is to you?
However last time I had some bike parts chromed I took some detailed photos with some measurements and e-mailed them to multiple platers the price difference was vast.
I posted them and had them posted back a defo worth the effort, from what I remember a show chrome finish was a lot more expensive than a standard plate so check the service.

Bristol is fine, only 100 miles away, thanks for the tip. Will see what they can do

 

[Michael Montgomery]

Quote received to chrome rear bumper is £300!! Hmmmm

I know chroming is not cheap but Wow thats pricy especially if you got more than I piece.

Shop around & I'm sure you'll find better

 

[Ben Stratford]

I know chroming is not cheap but Wow thats pricy especially if you got more than I piece.

Shop around & I'm sure you'll find better

The quote from s&t was £280 !!
the decision has now been made - Powdercoating for £40 each bumper at a local firm with wheels at £35 each so all done for £220. This fits better with future plans for a black winch bumper and snorkel

 

[Sag]

When I used to help refurb classic cars we used to send our chrome to a place in brighouse in Huddersfield can't rember the name of the place now but worth a look on Internet.

 

[Ben Stratford]

1st bumper back from powder coating gloss black, Wow. Picking up the other one tomorrow​

 

[Sag]

Don't forget the pics !!!

 

[Ben Stratford]

Front bumper back from powdercoat

 

[tonytoyota]

Hi that is one cool looking cruiser from Tony

 

[clivehorridge]

To me, it looks better than in chrome. Nice one Ben

 

[Michael Montgomery]

Thats the dark side of chrome Ben ......looking silky smooth

 

[Ben Stratford]

just £40 per bumper too!

 

[Michael Montgomery]

just £40 per bumper too!

Thats cheaper than chips!!

 

[Ben Stratford]

Picking the rear bumper up tomorrow

 

[Ben Stratford]

Rear bumper too

 

[Michael Montgomery]

View attachment 104246 Rear bumper too

Looking sharp Ben...... What's next?
Love the 60 series for its bold look

 

[Ben Stratford]

Looking sharp Ben...... What's next?
Love the 60 series for its bold look

Hello Indigo Spirit,
Need to find a rust free drivers door then send it back to the body shop to remove the front wings prep and paint front doors roof and front end. Inside is ok but needs a new headlining and ideally new front seats as they are quite uncomfortable. After that then waxoling underneath.
Will have to save some pennies before that lot though