37 bumpers rechrome

[Big Shark]

I got a price on rechroming. $1000.00 for both. Just wanted some input on repop, or rechrome. What kind of quality are the repop. Thanks Bruce

[Kube]

Originally Posted by Big Shark

I got a price on rechroming. $1000.00 for both. Just wanted some input on repop, or rechrome. What kind of quality are the repop. Thanks Bruce

$1000 is about right for a show quality job.

The repops are "ok" .

[deuce_roadster]

Many years ago I had the bumpers for my 40 wagon chrome plated, and at that time it cost me $400 each. This was copper, nickel, chrome with show quality prep. So $1000 for a pair today doesn't sound out of bounds if the work is top quality.
The repro bumpers are soft mild steel which bends easily.

[Charlie Stephens]

I would worry about the quality of the steel (and the chrome) used with the repros.

Charlie Stephens

[Drbrown]

For the extra cost, i went with a more show quality rechrome. Generally you'll see a real difference in the quality of the reflections as compared to repros with lower quality chrome formula and application.

[Pat/Ohio]

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I paid right at $1,000 for one bumper (show quality) on my 1932 Ford. Had they been a flat style bumper it would have cost much less. The 32 Ford bumpers have to be prepared manually because of the ripples. So, the price you were quoted is a fair price for good quality chrome plating.

Pat

[JM 35 Sedan]

In my opinion, the repro bumpers I'm familar with are just about okay. I can spot them from 20 feet, and you really don't want to bump anything with them. The originals are made of a good quality spring steel, not sure what the repros are made of, but they bend easily. I would much rather have good originals, and rechromed if necessary for show.