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illicit
Dodge Dakota
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7/11/2003
19:09:11
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 Subject: chroming fiberglass??
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Hay guys, I want to buy one of the Stull grille shells the one without the center bars buuuut I was wondering how to give it the look of chrome to match my SLT and the billet insert since the shell part itself will come primered... I know nothing about this, just wondering if anyone has some insight as to where I take this thing to make it look chromed I live in southern california. thanks.
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illicit
Dodge Dakota
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7/15/2003
18:14:41
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*bump* no one knows if this is a paint coating or where I can find out? come on peeps :)
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justin
Dodge Dakota
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7/16/2003
05:51:18
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try someplace that does custom work on cars or car parts such as chrome dipping stuff or a painter that can spray a chromed paint...if they make such a thing...
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Peter
Dodge Dakota
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7/16/2003
17:30:43
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I would suggest contacting a "plater" that specializes in chroming plastic auto parts.
This is done when restoring antique and classic cars. The process involves coating the plastic with a coat of copper and then it will take nickle and chrome. Perhaps fiberglass can be done in the same fashion, although I have never heard of it being done. A good on-line source for a plater would be www.hemmings.com .
I am in the process of installing a Stull shell with billet grille and my shell will get painted the body color.
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illicit
Dodge Dakota
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7/18/2003
18:40:39
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yah well I want to keep the original chrome look like the peice that was on originally. It actually just looks like fiberglass with a paint like coating that looks like chrome polish. I'll check with a body shop see what they say.
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blowndakrt
Dodge Dakota
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7/18/2003
19:19:58
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it's not going to come out very good... plating plastic is very complex and that spray on stuff sucks... have it painted the body color and it will look much better.
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dj
Dodge Dakota
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7/19/2003
15:35:16
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Try A V A Finishing at chromemyplastic@msn.com
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illicit
Dodge Dakota
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7/23/2003
16:50:52
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Well if the manufacturer decided to make my Dakota SLT with a chrome shell and I liked it enough to buy it that way.. and I decided to replace that part with a different style grille shell with the same coating I don't see why it will come out bad, blownrt. Thanks dj
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dj
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7/23/2003
17:44:08
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Hey Illicit,
I've not had AVA do any work YET!!!! I'm waiting for the wifeypoo not to notice the new chrome....I'm hoping that they will chrome a few things.....whatever you do, do not try vaccuum plating, ok for interior but sucks for exterior.
Let me know how it goes.....dj
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