Bumpers rechrome

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Daz1968
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Bumpers rechrome

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Even though my repro chrome bumpers were a good fit I had decided to drill the bumpers for 5 bolts to hold them down more secure, I used my old five bolt bumper to mark the holes, afterwards was convinced the original bumpers were the way to go, amazing how much easier they fit and line up.
I called acf Howell for a quote and presently surprised that to rechrome an original 5 bolt bumper is £125 plus vat,
Only issue is currently 12 week turnaround, looks like a winter project.
Glad I kept the originals now.
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Re: Bumpers rechrome

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Daz...that is a pretty good price on the re-chrome....and yes, original 5 bolt bumper is the way to go.
Like you...I hung onto all of mine....however, chroming is a bit expensive here.....I pay approx. $250-$300 per bumper...(approx. 150 to 180pounds)
Still, you end up with a great looking bumper that has the correct contours.
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Re: Bumpers rechrome

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I’d recommend trying Doug Taylor Metal Finishing in Weston Super Mare.

We’ve had Corsair, Metropolitan and Moggy bumpers and grills done by them and they always put out great plating.
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Re: Bumpers rechrome

Post by Polarsilver »

Howell.. worth the wait & you will get what you pay for .. quality. :D
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Re: Bumpers rechrome

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Another vote for Doug Taylor , had some Moulton bicycle parts done and very impressed .
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