"Howard Nelson" > wrote in message om>...
> "vwluvrs" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Joe Cali Next Generation-usa wrote:
> > > I replaced my 74 bumpers with what is called triple chrome plated at
> > > extra cost. Left out in the rain they started to rust. You must keep
> > > several coats of wax on the bumpers. The bottoms where I did not wax
> > > is now completely rusted. Just a warning. If you can get a good set
> > > of original bumpers. Spend the money and get them rechromed. The
> > > original are heavier and better made.
> > also, spray paint the back side of those same bumpers, you'll be glad
> > you did!
>
> Wish it were that cost effective. When I redid my 55 oval I had (and still
> have) the original blades but the cost of rechrome (in the good old EPA
> friendly USA) was 5 times the cost of buying cheap (but good looking) knock
> offs. I bought the knock offs and yes the metal is thin, the back side
> rusts and the chrome pits beginning at about 2 years but at the cost of
> rechrome I can replace the suckers every 2-3 years and still be ahead. I
> didn't look at driving over the border but perhaps a decent rechrome
> wouldn't be that expensive in Mexico. Got the various other chrome parts on
> the 55 rechromed and the cost of the small parts rechrome was about 1/2 the
> cost of the car when new.
> Howard
>
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If you checked out my bumpers I would only have to chrome the top
halfs. So that would be the price of one. Hay lets not forget the
after market early head light rings. Light mist and they rust. That
is why I painted them the same color as my car.
Joe