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Davesax36

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what would it cost to chrome a car
« on: December 30, 2006, 07:02:21 PM »
I'm serious. I'm talking all the prep and the chromer's cost. It wouldn't have to be a super great job. I'm just sort of running a bet with some friends.
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Re: what would it cost to chrome a car
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2006, 09:45:52 PM »
what kind of car and do you want the car dipped or just chrome coated?
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Re: what would it cost to chrome a car
« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2006, 09:55:19 PM »
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Re: what would it cost to chrome a car
« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2006, 09:59:20 PM »
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Davesax36

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Re: what would it cost to chrome a car
« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2006, 10:24:50 PM »
yeah, like those. Do you think anybody would dip all the separate panels (doors, hood, trunk, etc...) for less than $5k?
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Re: what would it cost to chrome a car
« Reply #5 on: December 31, 2006, 04:03:25 AM »
wow thats insane   i don't think 5g's is even close i'll ask though.
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Re: what would it cost to chrome a car
« Reply #6 on: December 31, 2006, 09:50:05 AM »
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Re: what would it cost to chrome a car
« Reply #7 on: December 31, 2006, 03:30:49 PM »
It cost about $20K to chrome a 2dr coupe like the BMW M3
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Re: what would it cost to chrome a car
« Reply #8 on: December 31, 2006, 05:34:02 PM »
around that is what i came up with. it was 18g's for a civic.
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Re: what would it cost to chrome a car
« Reply #9 on: December 31, 2006, 09:27:44 PM »
I remember seeing and reading arcile (sp?) about this car somewhere in the Site.. it was owned by arabian's.. He owns Oil business in arab. anyways.. this car exterior panel is not chromed. it's silver.. Yes silver!.. :o

anyways I read it stated that it cost them almost buying 2 Merc's to form the car's exterior.  they had bulk of silver bullion. it was sent to foundary to Melt to form sheetmetal. & sent to Merc's factory to be cut, stamped, welded and assembled. if I can ever find a arcile (sp?) about this car.. I'll post.... O0


oh how much to chrome a car?.. I'm not sure... I would guess..Prolly. 5k. or more.... u might want to contact Handler on VTXOA.. He'll give u quote....  ;)
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Re: what would it cost to chrome a car
« Reply #10 on: January 01, 2007, 04:56:56 AM »
I chromed a 305 Honda Superhawk frame when I was 16  :o :o (long story). Does anyone know a local DFW shop that's reasonable on chroming wheels? Everything I've seen mentioned was about sending them away somewhere out of town or state.
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Re: what would it cost to chrome a car
« Reply #11 on: January 01, 2007, 05:20:48 AM »
Quote from: Muffmaster on January 01, 2007, 04:56:56 AM
I chromed a 305 Honda Superhawk frame when I was 16  :o :o (long story). Does anyone know a local DFW shop that's reasonable on chroming wheels? Everything I've seen mentioned was about sending them away somewhere out of town or state.

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Re: what would it cost to chrome a car
« Reply #12 on: January 01, 2007, 05:27:54 AM »
There is a plater in Rowlett. I don't know the name but can get it for you if you need me to.
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Re: what would it cost to chrome a car
« Reply #13 on: January 01, 2007, 02:07:36 PM »
Quote from: HeadGuess on January 01, 2007, 05:27:54 AM
There is a plater in Rowlett. I don't know the name but can get it for you if you need me to.

Yeah if u dont mind.

Thanks!. O0
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Re: what would it cost to chrome a car
« Reply #14 on: January 01, 2007, 02:15:39 PM »
Hmmmmm chromer in Rowlett !!    ;D
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