Straightening and Recroming a Bumper - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

longnlow72 · 10-29-2004, 08:06 PM

Hey i have seen places that straighten and rechrome a bumper. Anyone done this? how much was it?

Huskerboy2 · 10-29-2004, 08:56 PM

I did both of mine about three years ago here in Austin. It cost less than $300 to do both of them. The front was bent to heck, I couldn't honestly believe the job they did.

roj2323 · 10-29-2004, 09:03 PM

most people on this site will tell you that it is cheaper to just replace them verses rechrome. prices are around $120 each.
ondrew

Tx Firefighter · 10-29-2004, 09:22 PM

I don't fall for the easy way out and buy an aftermarket if I have a GM core.

An original GM bumper is much better than even the best aftermarket one available.

Here, it's about 150 to 175 to repair and straighten and rechrome a bumper. That includes some welding if required. You'll be suprised what they can fix and make it look new.

longnlow72 · 10-29-2004, 09:49 PM

i wanna do what i saw on trucks and take the bumper bolts weld them on and have the outside perfectly smooth and the bolts now be like studs on the inside

HeavyD · 10-30-2004, 12:11 AM

The repro quality of new bumpers is not up to GM standards? I will have to keep that in mind...

Tx Firefighter · 10-30-2004, 12:13 AM

They're thinner and lighter weight.

10-29-2004, 08:06 PM	#1
longnlow72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SW Washington Posts: 947	Straightening and Recroming a Bumper Hey i have seen places that straighten and rechrome a bumper. Anyone done this? how much was it? __________________ 72 Chevy lwb, cowl hood, shaved antenna, shaved bedrails, blazer tank, sidemarker fill, 1pc windows, flowmaster 40's, alpine deck, infinity 6x9's, infinity 4"ers, 2 jl audio 10w0's, grant wheel, keyless entry and alarm, more waiting to be done... Last edited by longnlow72; 10-29-2004 at 08:15 PM.

10-29-2004, 08:56 PM	#2
Huskerboy2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Posts: 1,628	I did both of mine about three years ago here in Austin. It cost less than $300 to do both of them. The front was bent to heck, I couldn't honestly believe the job they did. __________________ '72 Chevy Blazer

10-29-2004, 09:22 PM	#4
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I don't fall for the easy way out and buy an aftermarket if I have a GM core. An original GM bumper is much better than even the best aftermarket one available. Here, it's about 150 to 175 to repair and straighten and rechrome a bumper. That includes some welding if required. You'll be suprised what they can fix and make it look new. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-29-2004, 09:49 PM	#5
longnlow72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SW Washington Posts: 947	i wanna do what i saw on trucks and take the bumper bolts weld them on and have the outside perfectly smooth and the bolts now be like studs on the inside __________________ 72 Chevy lwb, cowl hood, shaved antenna, shaved bedrails, blazer tank, sidemarker fill, 1pc windows, flowmaster 40's, alpine deck, infinity 6x9's, infinity 4"ers, 2 jl audio 10w0's, grant wheel, keyless entry and alarm, more waiting to be done...

10-30-2004, 12:11 AM	#6
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	The repro quality of new bumpers is not up to GM standards? I will have to keep that in mind... __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

10-29-2004, 09:03 PM	#3
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	most people on this site will tell you that it is cheaper to just replace them verses rechrome. prices are around $120 each. ondrew

10-30-2004, 12:13 AM	#7
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	They're thinner and lighter weight.



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