hey guys i need to get some feedback on people that you have used to straighten and rechrome your bumpers.im almost at this stage of the game,and im very fanantical about straight bumbers.does anybody have any testamonials about who they have used and how straight thier bumpers have come back?..............................ed
I actually just visted this forum, because I need the same exact thing, but in California. A Buick Skylark bumper is very tough to get straight, and they are all bent. Who have you guys used in California (or Nevada where the hazmat rules are lenient) Jay
As a suggestion, based on considerable experience, if you mean straighten in the sense of say to make sure the horizontal ends are parallel to the headamp door bottoms, you need to do this yourself. Bend and test fit it before sending it out. If you mean, for instance, a circular dent in a rear bumper that is otherwise staight on the horiziontal some will take these out and some will not. They do this type of repair with a hammer and a dolly and/or a press. I am unaware of any that have a jig to spec out these Buick bumpers.
Tri-city Plating Send bumpers to: Tri-City Plating Chip Carrier 218 E. Mill St Elizabethton, TN 37643 800-251-7536 http://www.tricityplating.com/ Rechromes bumpers and various automotive parts 70 Skylark front bumper $365, 70 Skylark rear $395
You can FedEx a Skylark bumper for $20-50.... I ship them from FL to TN for $23 each. FedEx main corporate shipping center is in Memphis TN.
Last one I sent boxed to Tri City cost $150. I like their work and they will remove dings but they do not have a jig. I will say that when they shipped me one about a month ago their return UPS rate was about $60 and you know they must have the best rates as much volume as they do.
$150....sheesh. Don't box the bumper...just wrap it completely around with cardboard and tape it up like a mummy. A wrapped bumper is : Front 28 lbs Rear 39 lbs.
George, I will bet a 71 rear bumper weighs alot more than 39 pounds if that is 70 figure. I almost got a hernia lifting mine yesterday.:shock:
I recently used Desert Dog on a rusted out with holes and bent N-25 bumper . They patched the holes and made it straight .They claim they have jigs to fit the bumpers. I dont think anyone in the business can beat there price of $300. The chrome isnt show but not priced as if it was.I know most places wont even touch a dented or rusted bumper.Shipping is only $35 from NY to IL just shrink wrap it an send it
