Bumper Recondition

[7duster4]

This is probably a dumb question, but does anyone here know of any possible way to remove pitting from a bumper without getting it re-plated? It's the rear one from my duster. The chrome itself seems to be in good shape. Here in Cincinnati Ohio I found a place called "DG Custom Chrome" they quoted me $399 for that one bumper, which is more than I would like to spend. Is there a cheaper way to remove all the pitting? Just trying to save some money. Here is a good picture showing thr pitting. Not the best quality. Also an older pic with it on the car. Looks good from a distance. But awful when up close with the right light.

Any info is appreciated.

 

[Oldschoolcuda]

Unfortunately your only alternative is a rechrome or get a rechromed unit & turn yours in as a core or maybe find a better unit on ebay ,etc.. Just not a whole lot you can do with aged chrome. Check out this guy on ebay(the chrome miner).

Oldschoolcuda

 

[Twisted72]

Ya,I got the same problem.Just waiting for my repaint,then i'll replace the bumpers.Chrome is the new Gold!!!!

 

[7duster4]

I'll keep my eye out for any used ones in better shape. Especially ebay. Thanks

 

[joe440]

a place in L.A. called the bumper boyz do a lot of chrome bumpers, if you baught one from them and gave them your old one im sure it would be cheaper than 400, thats what i did for my dart and their work is beautiful

 

[Tony Fields]

These guys do great work!

http://www.tricityplating.com/

 

[RedFish]

Another option is sandblast and paint with a color or Alsa Killer Chrome. Rechrome would still be an option if and when the 400 falls in your lap.
Personally, I took a bummper off my car that had beautiful chrome and a serious dent and replaced with one peppered like yours and perfectly straight.
I just wax the thing good and live with it for now. Watching my lap LOL

 

[beastie340]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/74-7...id=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65:1|39:1|240:1318

 

[7duster4]

Thanks "beastie340" seems like a good deal. I found a price sheet for "The Bumper Boyz" - $320.00, still better than $400. It dosn't have to be perfect though. The one from ebay seems like the ticket. Thanks again everyone.

 

[Rob64GT]

I have 3 bumpers from "The Bumper Boyz" I haven't been real thrilled by the quality of the chrome, 2 of the bumpers have been on the car for about a year and there is already signs of rust. Its probably worth paying the extra $80 for DG Custom Chrome or using Tri City plating.