Re: Chrome Repair

From: Barry Oliver (barrysuperhawk@insightbb.com)
Date: Wed Mar 28 2007 - 00:43:07 EDT


Terrible Tom wrote:
>
> Sorry Norah! - Just close your eyes and ignore this thread hehe
>
> I'm thinking about things waaay down the line on my list of things to do
> with Christine... but I was wondering if anyone knew anything about
> chrome repair?
>
> My GenII light bar was dented when I bought it, and I am not happy with
> the install I did of my rear marker lights (I cut up the bar with a
> dremel and not very cleanly either)...
>
> Can those holes be welded closed and the dent repaired and the bar
> rechromed? I REALLY like these bars and they are next to impossible to
> find anymore and I'm willing to have it put through all that, assuming
> its possible to get it to come out looking like new again. Otherwise,
> I'll just repair it and paint it silver. But I'd rather fresh chrome. I
> just don't know whats involved with the process.
>

I think it would be easier and cheaper to powdercoat it with "almost
chrome". the metal finishing is less demanding, it is cheaper, and it's
an easier DIY project...



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