C3 bumper rechrome - Northeast USA

[Tom M.]

Its been many years since I have been active with NCRS or the forum so sorry in advance if this has been covered. The returns on the forum searches have turned up old posts but nothing recent.
For my 1969 50'th I figured it is time to rechrome the original rear bumpers. The car is unrestored but the rears are just shabby with an area where the chrome is lifting and spiderwebs of scratching. The front bumper was rechromed some time in the late 70's and in nice shape so it makes the rears stand out poorly.

First - how do you talk to the chromer so that they are not destroying the original shape of the bumper to "improve" the fit & finish from original?
Second - any chrome shop recommendations in the Northeast? I see one advertiser in the driveline but sending bumpers out to an unknown isn't appetizing. In RI most chromers are set up for jewelery rather than Corvette restoration.

Thanks again

[Steven B.]

Re: C3 bumper rechrome - Northeast USA

Paul's Chrome does an excellent job of chroming either factory or concourse and maintains shape. Costly but done right. I have seen dozens of their pieces including grill teeth. Just tell them what you want. On the web. Steve

[John M.]

Re: C3 bumper rechrome - Northeast USA

Try Librandis in Harrisburg, too.
Very good work, not sure if prices compare.

[Bill L.]

Re: C3 bumper rechrome - Northeast USA

Librandis. Did my 70 and they are beautiful.


Bill

[Mike M.]

Re: C3 bumper rechrome - Northeast USA

I've used both librandi and Pauls. prices very similar. my take is PAULS of Evans city pa is a tad superior to librandi. and Pauls will do pot metal. Brandi declined to plate some pot metal on our 57 olds fiesta. I began using Pauls in the early 80's. they've done the chrome on about 15 to 20 c-1 and c-2's I've restored. librandi only did one restoration, the 57 Olds fiesta. mike

[John D.]

Re: C3 bumper rechrome - Northeast USA

Highly recommend M&P refinishing located in Jeannette PA. Across the street from the post office. They have ton of Corvette half bumpers, etc and they are gorgeous. Although over restored as back in the day when I had my share of new Corvettes the bumpers and chrome were wavy and embarrassing. I can remember my Dad making fun of my new midyears.
M&P has a website.
They specialize in die cast also. Restoration shops from all over the country have been using them. Show chrome only. Don't ask them to do flash plating. Mention my name. I use them every couple of months. John D.