saving a bumper

[oldredford]

When possible I have my bumpers replated. Good shop in Elizabethton, Tn does mine. Cost more but his plating his far better than Taiwan.

[ronn]

replating is far more expensive then buying repops- just the way it is.


I have picked up several very nice bumpers on CL for about 200-250 for a set- front and back. what I would suggest. they arent perfect, but are 90%

[katy]

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

If money is tight and you want a quick fix, Rustoleum makes a chrome paint that would look better than black.

That's what I need for the engine in my Model A.

[Ray in La Mesa]

As to Tom's mention of Painting with chrome paint, I have found that chrome paint lets moisture through & will eventually grow yellow with rust. I've found the a good coat of white paint first, then the chrome will last much longer.

[GeneBob]

Hate to admit it but I used "wheel paint" that is silvery metal flake. Looks better than I thought it would until replacing the bumpers makes its way up the priority list.

[31Tudor]

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All bumpers 28-31 were chrome plated. Other exterior pieces were stainless steel on 30-31s

[bavArian]

Originally Posted by 31Tudor

All bumpers 28-31 were chrome plated. Other exterior pieces were stainless steel on 30-31s

Okay, my bad. I thought the bumpers were stainless too. Thanks.

[Tom Wesenberg]

Originally Posted by Ray in La Mesa

As to Tom's mention of Painting with chrome paint, I have found that chrome paint lets moisture through & will eventually grow yellow with rust. I've found the a good coat of white paint first, then the chrome will last much longer.

Thanks Ray.
I know years ago whenever I used gold or silver paint, it would easily come off with gasoline, even after drying a couple years. Don't know why just those colors and not others.