[Roadsters] To Chrome or Not to Chrome, That Is The Question

[MH]

My opinions only, I welcome others to disagree:
For $250, if it comes out basically perfect, that seems like a good deal,
comparing the going prices for near perfect or NOS as seen on Ebay. Also,
find out what kind of chroming process they use. The place I use here in KC
does the "show" chrome process involving triple plating, copper, nickel and
then chrome. Top of the line stuff, ...I'll be looking forward to a quote to
get my 1600 grill with one dent, restored.

My "other" opinion is that: .....it's a highly visible and high "bling"
factor of the car's outward appearance to any casual observer, moving or
parked,....meaning it's better to have a ragged, torn interior, and shiny
wheels and chrome than new seat covers, and crappy exterior.....like I said,
it's just my opinion. I've owned cars with each of these
scenarios,........in our society, it's the superficial taste that rules the
day, LOL!
Mike Hudson  '67 - Stroker / 5-Speed


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Harvey" <stebharvey at ameritech.net>
To: <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 10:47 AM
Subject: [Roadsters] To Chrome or Not to Chrome, That Is The Question


> Group,
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> I sent out pictures of my 2000 grill to several re-chroming shops here in
> Wisconsin. All returned quotes of around 250.00 to prep and re-chrome the
> grill. The grill is rust and dent free but the original chrome is very
dull.
> Has anyone had components powder coated with the chrome-like paints that
are
> on the market? $250.00 just seems too expensive for such a small piece of
my
> project car. Any input is appreciated.
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> Steve
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> Milwaukee
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