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Darrell and All,
I've seen a lot of replated bumpers in the shows and car events I've been
to over the years. There is a local replater here in town who does an ok
job on bumpers but does not offer triple plating. He replates them
with copper as the base and than a thin layer of chrome over that. I did
some research as well as asked the owners of cars whose bumpers really looked
good. What I learned was the nickel plating (the middle step) was
very important in getting the brilliant 'new' chrome look. Also it is
essential for each layer of plating to be highly polished before the next layer
is applied. You stated you paid $850 for both bumpers to be
replated. If my memory serves me correctly, I paid about that
for just the rear bumper and tail light housings from my '66 Eldo
to be triple plated. They are brilliant and have held up fine. They
were replated about 3 or 4 years ago. No hazing, no pitting, just a
deep brilliant shine and the chrome is bright. Almost blinds you in
the sun! I'd be taking those bumpers back to that company and letting them
know you aren't happy with what they provided you!
Greg McDonnell
'65 Crown convertible
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