Chrome versus anodize for aluminum trim
Anyone have comments (silly question) concerning whether to have aluminum trim, grills, etc chrome plated instead of anodized?
I stripped the old anodize off of my rear trim piece on my futura that goes below the trunk. Polished and painted it and then will apply clear powdercoating. It looks very good. But that process is messy and very time consuming.
Soooo I thought I would check with the company in Tucson where I have been getting all my parts chrome plated to see what they would charge to re-anodize my grill and the side trim pieces. He recommended that I not anodize but that I chrome plate them. They charge less for chrome, the plating luster lasts longer and he says his customers are liking the chrome better. ????? What do you all think. Anyone chromed their grills or whatever?
Chrome versus anodize for aluminum trim
Great feedback, I very much appreciate it. The cost they gave me to re-anodize my grill which is in good shape was just under $300. They will chrome plate it for $200. I really see the point in Rogers comments about plating damage if the aluminum gets bent up. Don't like Jeff's idea at all to ask my wife:ROTFLMAO:. I think I will either finish it myself if time allows or chrome plate it. More thinking is in store I guess. Thanks again. Larry
Chrome versus anodize for aluminum trim
John, I missed your comment about silver powdercoat. I have powdercoating equipment but I hadn't heard of anyone powder coating it silver. Do you have knowledge of someone doing this? It looked good? The rear panel I mentioned in the thread, I polished and am putting clear powdercoating to protect it. Never thought about silver coating it and then clear coating it. Might give it a try but would like to know if you've seen one done this way. Larry
Chrome versus anodize for aluminum trim
I took 7 parts around to four different chroming locations here. One in Mukilteo, two in Seattle and one at Sea-tac. The lowest price I got was $1425. The highest was in Mukilteo for $2400. I got all seven done in Tucson for $300. I have gotten 20 some parts chromed from them and they do great work. Might be someplace around here I don't know about but haven't found it yet.
Chrome versus anodize for aluminum trim
It is triple plated. My brother was the director of Lear Jet for Wichita and Tucson. He dealt with this company for many years and also had them chrome all the parts for his 55 Chevy. When I say I send the parts to them I actually send the parts to my brother who takes the parts in for chroming. They give him a very good deal since he has done years worth of parts with them. He is now retired and doesn't give them as much work but it sure helps me.
Chrome versus anodize for aluminum trim
I agree with your concern about the chrome plating coming off Roger. I won't go that route. I will look at powder coating the grill. I have a spare rear panel that I will practice on first. Thanks