Re: [Chrysler300] Rechroming G grille center

["Richard Osborne" <richard@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Andy,

When I had the center piece re-chromed on my G, I was not happy with the finish for the same reason as I think you expressed. My biggest gripe was that the area around the center emblem mount - internally - was not shiny chrome, you could see the nickel (goldish color), I asked him to redo it, which he did, but it didn't come back much better.

He told me it was very difficult to "Throw" chrome in that area. Seems they need to be able to place electrodes wherever chrome is desired and it is not possible to get electrodes in that area. I spoke with another plater who confirmed this. I have learned to live with it and really only notice on those days when I want to do a thorough cleaning.

Seems like I remember seeing the similar situation on Ken Macks' red G, I think he complained about this as well.

Good luck,

Richard Osborne

>>> Andy Mikonis <r41hp@xxxxxxxxx>  >>>
While we're on the topic of G grille restoration, how
have your results been getting G grille centers
rechromed? I recently had one done, and wasn't that
happy with it. Specifically, the nickel shows though
in between the outer and the center. George Riehl
actually warned me about this years ago, so when I
brought it in to my (ex)chrome guy, I asked him if he
could get chrome in there, as well as fill the pits in
that area. He replied "that's what I do."

When it came back, the outer surfaces looked fine, but
there was still pitting and discoloration in that in
between area. He wasn't there and his employee said
you can't get the chrome into a place like that(!) On
the upside, his price was low on that piece compared
to some other pieces I had him do. Maybe he wasn't
happy with it himself? It'll probably won't be that
noticeable when it's installed in the car, but anybody
have thoughts/experiences with this?

Andy 
yes, the next Club News is at the printers


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