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Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2003 1:42
AM
Subject: Re: IML: Pot Metal
re-chrome
DAVE!!!!!!!
I can't
believe that price, 100 quid that's $265 Aussie for the outside mirrors. And I
thought we were getting ripped off here in Oz for stuff. I have been quoted to
have mine done at $120 AU = 45 quid or $82 US. What is the problem with
your mirrors? You stated that they had no pitting. There are some very good
polishers on the market which might bring them up.
I
recently called over a Chromer to have a look at what I have and to give me a
ball park price for the lot. A lot of my chrome really doesn't need doing
however when my Imp is finished I do want it looking great. I am aiming for a
great No.2. To have some parts rechromed and others not done may spoil the
look of her. There are basically several types of metal on our vehicles with
different finishes. There is the Aluminium, Stainless steel, Chromed metal and
the Cast Irons. The cost, so I have been told varies considerably as to what
the metal is and the condition it is in (pitting, scratches, rust, warping
etc). When I was taking off a piece of Stainless roof trim I was in one of my
frustrated moods and to cut a long story short I bent the #@#% out of it. Well
to have it straightened and a couple of minor dings taken out of it and then
polished was going to cost me $100, that's $69 US and 38
quid.
The bumpers
are going to cost me $1000 AU each. He said that in 20 years in the business
he hasn't seen a bigger bumper on a car. I nearly fainted but after hearing
what you are paying in England I feel a little better. They will polish up
pretty good but as I said I am aiming for a No. 2. The guy was explaining to
me that my grill, although it looks pretty good will cost a bit to get done.
The reason being in some parts there are small raised metal protrusions. These
can be taken off however the rot also will go down into the metal and the only
way to fix it is to fill all the tiny holes which are caused when the
protrusions are taken off. This is a very labour intensive job and hence the
cost. This is what has to be done for a concourse project however since I am
not after that high standard mine will look nearly as good and
cheaper.
The bottom
line for me was I was told not to expect much change from $10000 AU. For that
price he will take out all the pits, dings straighten stuff if it needs it
clean polish /chrome etc etc. I will of course be getting several quotes, just
polishing much of the interior chrome which is in excellent condition and see
how that affects the cost. I will also be doing some of the smaller pieces
myself with a kit.
This is all
well and good I suppose but it doesn't really address Dave's question re the
partial stripping of the mirrors. In short when I was talking with the Chrome
guy he never once mentioned that type of process to me.
You may
just have to just ask him to explain this process to you more thoroughly and
what the benefits are to the normal process.
By the way
Dave I have the seat belts off and pics taken but my scanner is busted so
can't send you pics. They are in pretty good condition though.
Larry
B
(Working
out the old pounds shillings and pence always had me guessing when we had it
pre 1966. Imagine Mikey trying to work out what a guinea was?
Dave.)
----- Original
Message -----
Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2004 12:48
AM
Subject: Re: IML: Pot Metal
re-chrome
I can not tell you what it would cost on your
side of the pond ! but here in the U.K the cost for the re-chrome of
the fender mirrors is 100 sterling, the exchange rate is approx 1.75 dollars
to the pound. ( hey Mikey have you fully worked out yet our old pounds
shillings & pence . 240 pennies = 1 pound.) (LOL )have a great day
all.
Regards
Dave.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2004 3:04
PM
Subject: Re: IML: Pot Metal
re-chrome
My question on this same subject is what does something like this
cost. On my 59, the metal half circles that split through the rear
fin on both sides back by the tail light are quite pitted. I
would like to have them re-chromed, but what does something like
that cost? Do you suppose that it is compared to a side view
mirror size and cost wise? Any information would be
appreciated. I have not yet checked into any of this for any of my
cars.
Thanks.
Teresa
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2004 4:23
AM
Subject: IML: Pot Metal
re-chrome
Today I took the spare set of Fender
mirrors to be re-chromed. No great deal in its self but the plating shop
wanted to rework them by only taking off the top layer of chrome &
leaving the Nickel plate intact on them.Then chrome over the old nickel
etc. The mirrors have no pitting , so I cant tell what sort of Finnish
will be achieved, has any one had any re-chrome done via this method ?
if so what did it turn out like.
Regards
Dave.
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