re-chrome or replace??
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re-chrome or replace??
Price-wise what is the most efficient thing to do when it comes to bumpers and trim. Take it to get it rechromed or just replace it??
Also, does anyone know where to get a set of hood hinges for a fiberglass hood?? Thanks.
Also, does anyone know where to get a set of hood hinges for a fiberglass hood?? Thanks.
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RE: re-chrome or replace??
The repops are OK, but certainly not the thickness of the originals. Re-chroming is the concours and best approach. But, if you are not into concours restoration, then the repros are just fine. They may not fit as good as the originals though. Ask me how I know. 
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You can use the stock hinges with a glass hood, but you need to take the springs off, that will keep from damaging the hood, Mine has been run that way for several years with no problems at the hinge mounting points.
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RE: re-chrome or replace??
If you have a local powdercoating shop, some of them have something that airbrushes on, and looks exactly like chrome. And it will never get the little yellow dots. Not sure of the price.Or you could powder coat them, perhaps black?
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RE: re-chrome or replace??
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The repops are OK, but certainly not the thickness of the originals. Re-chroming is the concours and best approach. But, if you are not into concours restoration, then the repros are just fine. They may not fit as good as the originals though. Ask me how I know.
The repops are OK, but certainly not the thickness of the originals. Re-chroming is the concours and best approach. But, if you are not into concours restoration, then the repros are just fine. They may not fit as good as the originals though. Ask me how I know.
And my rear bumper is so rusty you'd think it came that way.