Chrome

[bshackelford711]

does anyone know about how much it would cost to have a 69 F-100 grilled chromed and then all of the molding down the side done?

I have a 69 Ranger so it has the aluminum down the middle and on the bottom of the body.

I am looking into ideas for the extior of my truck and then i thought i relly like chrome.

Thanks
-Brandon-

[71-F-250SC-72-F-250C]

I dont know how much it would cost, but man it would look good.

Stephen

[bshackelford711]

I am going to paint the truck black. So that would go along perfect with my paint.



-Brandon-

[discman]

As far as I know, you can't crome aluminum. It can only be polished.

[hardtailjohn]

You can chrome plate aluminum, but it's a slightly different process. Not all shops will do that, and of course it's going to add to the expense. I'll be interested to see what sort of figures you get!
John H.

[bshackelford711]

I have been polishing for a long time time.

(and i am getting lazy )


and that popped into my head about getting it chromed and i was wondering a price.


I will try to call around and get sime numbers and post them.

[Bobaloo2]

I restored a 1963 Galaxie 500 that had polished aluminum on the sides, (and lots of it) and I found that cleaning the trim with Brasso, then wiping down with clear water, then polishing it with Mothers Metal & Chrome polish (with a buffer if possible) then, spraying it with Rustoleum Clear Coat, will make it look better than you can imagine. The clear adds a great reflective coat, much like the plating would, and you can do it piece by piece in your own shop. Total investment might be $25.00 plus a buffer & pad.
Take a look: http://www.galaxie500.freeservers.com/
BM

[FORDification]

Bob: I was just curious how well the polishing would stand up to the test of time out in the elements. Your Galaxie is a beaut, but I'd guess it's probably inside a garage and/or under a car cover a lot, right? I wonder how well your methods would last for a daily driver which rarely sees the inside of a garage.

[Bobaloo2]

Actually the Galaxie sat outside all it's restored life. I did the "chrome" in 2004, and it went thru the winter and 100 degree summer just fine. I did not own a car cover at the time, just got one for the little Ghia (cause it's a rag top). The two car garage you see will probably never hold a car.....
BM