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Re: Source for chroming fiberglass bumpers [Re: sgcuda] #2243826
01/30/17 05:08 AM
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We have a guy locally that has a spray system that does a chrome effect, does weird stuff like AR-15 parts and intake maƱifolds for people fairly cheap, tim


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Re: Source for chroming fiberglass bumpers [Re: 1967dartgt] #2246607
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Originally Posted By 1967dartgt


This guy did cuda dons bumpers here and supposedly did a awesome job. He posted close ups and they look really nice.


Yes Dan Gokey @ insane paint I will try to post more pics this weekend.
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Re: Source for chroming fiberglass bumpers [Re: OUTLAWSSAA] #2246968
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Originally Posted By OUTLAWSSAA
Here is my bumper that was wrapped a couple of years ago. There are no wrinkles in it,although he did tell me it was a PITA to do the corners. He charged me $275. He brought it to the Drag Expo and put it in a booth before he gave it to me. He put out probably a 100 business cards next to it,with everyone of them being taken. I saw his dad 2 months later and said he didn't get one job from all those tire kickers. He has since moved away to go to college.



That price is right. Looks nice and should hold up great. Do you remember what brand of product was used?

Re: Source for chroming fiberglass bumpers [Re: OUTLAWSSAA] #2247010
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Originally Posted By OUTLAWSSAA
Here is my bumper that was wrapped a couple of years ago. There are no wrinkles in it,although he did tell me it was a PITA to do the corners. He charged me $275. He brought it to the Drag Expo and put it in a booth before he gave it to me. He put out probably a 100 business cards next to it,with everyone of them being taken. I saw his dad 2 months later and said he didn't get one job from all those tire kickers. He has since moved away to go to college.



Good for him. Too bad for me. I would have definitely had him wrap my bumpers.


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Re: Source for chroming fiberglass bumpers [Re: sgcuda] #2247316
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Just messaged this guy. Came in much cheaper than others. $420 to chrome wrap both bumpers for the Cuda.

https://www.facebook.com/novativewraps1/services/


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Re: Source for chroming fiberglass bumpers [Re: cudadon] #2250396
02/09/17 04:17 PM
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Sorry it took so long. here's a couple pics further away.
Don

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Re: Source for chroming fiberglass bumpers [Re: cudadon] #2250515
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pictures of mine. done at insanse paint shop.

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Re: Source for chroming fiberglass bumpers [Re: 64hemi330sedan] #2251027
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He does great work! I like mine.
Yours look great.

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Re: Source for chroming fiberglass bumpers [Re: sgcuda] #2251080
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Re: Source for chroming fiberglass bumpers [Re: sgcuda] #2251451
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So far, all that's been mentioned is wrapping and the spray on chrome. Sounds like the wrap doesn't work too well. I have had experience with spray on chrome, parts I had done don't hold up well after time. It doesn't have the same color as chrome. It WILL turn yellow, and usually has a lot of dust in it. Especially on larger parts, such as bumpers being discussed.
There is a chrome shop that can actually plate fiberglass with REAL chrome. Paul's Chrome Plating in Evan City Pa. The process uses a copper base that can be applied to fiberglass, then electroplated nickel and chrome! I have no idea what they charge for this. They are not cheap. They are a very high end user kind of shop. Show car work. If you want your glass bumper to look like chrome, then use chrome! This beats the heck out of spray on crap!
Here is a link that was featured on a tv show. (My Classic Car) then click on link to Chroming Fiberglass on right hand side of your screen.

http://www.myclassiccar.com/episode/20/18/

Re: Source for chroming fiberglass bumpers [Re: Bull1tt] #2251646
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Before I had mine wrapped I called him, and he quoted me $750 each.

Re: Source for chroming fiberglass bumpers [Re: sgcuda] #2253495
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Re: Source for chroming fiberglass bumpers [Re: MoparBilly] #2253948
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i was surprised on the technique used, as it really "hosed" on the product. how could it do that and not produce runs was amazing to me. you would think with that much run off, a catch and filter/reuse system would be employed. the results looked very nice. i wonder how the longevity of the coating is ?
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Re: Source for chroming fiberglass bumpers [Re: sgcuda] #2254166
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popcorn I'm looking at front and rear glass bumpers for the new ride...How in the world can somebody paint chrome like that? Can a novice like me do it? The wrap is another way to go I guess. Both look great. I was going to shoot them with the brightest "Chrome" I could find and call it a day, now it looks like I'll be re-looking at my options.


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Re: Source for chroming fiberglass bumpers [Re: sgcuda] #2254425
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I work in the paint industry, and one of the companies I work with makes a chrome paint, but it's not an automotive type of paint. It's an interior 2-component alkyd varnish.. I've requested a sample, don't know anything more about it at this time. The rep told me that if the surface is prepped good and flat, it looks pretty good, but he was unsure of how much yellowing it would see if exposed to extended UV.


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Re: Source for chroming fiberglass bumpers [Re: sgcuda] #2254462
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Hey guys don't have the car anymore John Cadamore (pittsburghracer) has it now, but I had my rear glass bumper done. Mandish Motorsports in Monaca, Pa. He is a great person to work with & has been racing Mopars longer than I can remember. The bumper looks awesome for sure. Maybe John can post a picture. Been several years now, but I think it was $400 a bumper.
Please try him, about 25min. from downtown Pittsburgh
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Re: Source for chroming fiberglass bumpers [Re: Bull1tt] #2260731
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[quote=Bull1tt]So far, all that's been mentioned is wrapping and the spray on chrome. Sounds like the wrap doesn't work too well. I have had experience with spray on chrome, parts I had done don't hold up well after time. It doesn't have the same color as chrome. It WILL turn yellow, and usually has a lot of dust in it. Especially on larger parts, such as bumpers being discussed.
There is a chrome shop that can actually plate fiberglass with REAL chrome. Paul's Chrome Plating in Evan City Pa. The process uses a copper base that can be applied to fiberglass, then electroplated nickel and chrome! I have no idea what they charge for this. They are not cheap. They are a very high end user kind of shop. Show car work. If you want your glass bumper to look like chrome, then use chrome! This beats the heck out of spray on crap!
Here is a link that was featured on a tv show. (My Classic Car) then click on link to Chroming Fiberglass on right hand side of your screen.



I just got a quote today from this outfit. $1250 each for the fiberglass bumpers and $900 for steel. I think paint will work just fine thank you.

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Re: Source for chroming fiberglass bumpers [Re: sgcuda] #2260774
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You guys seen this water transfer thing ? Might not work for you but it is awesome.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CA0DR4GSQg


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