What’s it cost to chrome a grill? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**bigmoe** · 11-06-2018, 10:49 PM

I have a painted grill and would like to chrome it. What are people paying?
I have a 63 gmc.

**jayoldschool** · 11-06-2018, 10:54 PM

It will be significantly more expensive than getting a used chrome one. Hundreds more.

Mack B · 11-07-2018, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigmoe

I have a painted grill and would like to chrome it. What are people paying?
I have a 63 gmc.

A few years back I got quoted $800.00 to chrome a 63 Chevy grill that was straight.....the paint grew on me

**Captainfab** · 11-07-2018, 01:47 AM

Someone recently posted here that they got a quote to chrome their grill at $1600. Having parts chromed is EXTREMELY expensive in the USA. It used to be much cheaper up in Canada, but I do not have any idea what the cost is now.

**nsb29** · 11-07-2018, 08:59 AM

And on top of it being expensive the quality of the work is not there they tell you it is triple plated but it is not They double plate with Nicole and then chrome triple plating is copper nickel chrome restored an old boat few years back had to send most of it back twice some of it three times and this was a shop in Florida called space Coast Crome was supposed to be the place to have your work done I am told that Paul’s chrome does excellent work what I have seen look goodBut it could cost you as much is you paid for your truck I would find a new grill

jchav62 · 11-07-2018, 10:24 AM

I had the grille for my '62 plated this past spring. El Paso Electroplating. For the grille, minus the headlight bezels which were already chromed not too long ago. Paid $280.

Johns 66 · 11-07-2018, 11:23 AM

I recently received a quote from Advanced Plating in Tennessee to have this grille chromed...minus the insert. Just the grille was 1200.00 and the headlamp bezel were 175.00 each....That's a lot of money especially when you can buy a set of chrome bezels for less than 60.00.

Needless to say I will be looking at some alternatives.

**The Rocknrod** · 11-07-2018, 02:04 PM

Advance Plating has always been expensive but probably does good work (never used them myself). Good to know about El Paso Electroplating, jchav62 thank you.

**bigmoe** · 11-07-2018, 02:11 PM

Classic Industries has repop 64-66 Chevy chrome grilles for $250. Only the one style available though.

Johns 66 · 11-07-2018, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Advance Plating has always been expensive but probably does good work (never used them myself). Good to know about El Paso Electroplating, jchav62 thank you.

Pauls quoted my Grille and head light bezels at 2000.00....1500 for the grill and 250 each for the bezels

Side note is that Advanced said they had a fire and it will be 3 or 4 months before they can take work

vin63 · 11-07-2018, 03:50 PM

An alternative is to get it powder coated. A lot of the newer chrome and iridescent Cerakote powders make it more cost effective and durable.

**Captainfab** · 11-08-2018, 12:54 AM

You might check in your area if there is someone that does spray chrome. Check it out on YouTube.

Jchav62, I have not heard of those prices for 30+ years around here.

**slepysal** · 11-08-2018, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

You might check in your area if there is someone that does spray chrome. Check it out on YouTube.

Jchav62, I have not heard of those prices for 30+ years around here.

Great price !! The local "Locos" use to take a truck load down to TJ to get plated. I had my 53 wagon's grill plated for 350.00 back in 1999.

markeb01 · 11-08-2018, 02:02 AM

I checked at my local chrome shop a couple of years ago, and they quoted me $500 for a 1960 GMC grille and headlight rims. I have a perfect unplated grille that's ready to go, but that's still more than I can throw away on something so vulnerable.

**bigmoe** · 11-08-2018, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

You might check in your area if there is someone that does spray chrome. Check it out on YouTube.

Jchav62, I have not heard of those prices for 30+ years around here.

Spray chrome! That's an idea. I had the wheels on my wife's Ford Edge spray chromed three years ago. I had to ship them to Chicago. Looks like real chrome and has really held up. I wonder if someone could do a grill?

jchav62 · 11-08-2018, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

You might check in your area if there is someone that does spray chrome. Check it out on YouTube.

Jchav62, I have not heard of those prices for 30+ years around here.

Sounds like a got a good deal!

When I got the quote, I couldn't ship it to them fast enough. You pay to ship it down to them, but they pick up the tab for return shipping. Turnaround time was about 4 weeks.

jchav62 · 11-08-2018, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

Great price !! The local "Locos" use to take a truck load down to TJ to get plated. I had my 53 wagon's grill plated for 350.00 back in 1999.

I've heard of a guy that come through Albuquerque every few weeks that does the same thing. I've never used him. I'm not sure where he's taking the parts either.

11-06-2018, 10:49 PM	#1
bigmoe Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 952	What’s it cost to chrome a grill? I have a painted grill and would like to chrome it. What are people paying? I have a 63 gmc.

11-06-2018, 10:54 PM	#2
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,150	Re: What’s it cost to chrome a grill? It will be significantly more expensive than getting a used chrome one. Hundreds more.

11-07-2018, 01:47 AM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: What’s it cost to chrome a grill? Someone recently posted here that they got a quote to chrome their grill at $1600. Having parts chromed is EXTREMELY expensive in the USA. It used to be much cheaper up in Canada, but I do not have any idea what the cost is now. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

11-07-2018, 08:59 AM	#5
nsb29 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: new smyrna beach fl / 29 palms cal Posts: 1,727	Re: What’s it cost to chrome a grill? And on top of it being expensive the quality of the work is not there they tell you it is triple plated but it is not They double plate with Nicole and then chrome triple plating is copper nickel chrome restored an old boat few years back had to send most of it back twice some of it three times and this was a shop in Florida called space Coast Crome was supposed to be the place to have your work done I am told that Paul’s chrome does excellent work what I have seen look goodBut it could cost you as much is you paid for your truck I would find a new grill

11-07-2018, 10:24 AM	#6
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: What’s it cost to chrome a grill? I had the grille for my '62 plated this past spring. El Paso Electroplating. For the grille, minus the headlight bezels which were already chromed not too long ago. Paid $280. Attached Images __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

11-07-2018, 11:23 AM	#7
Johns 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Talladega Alabama Posts: 860	Re: What’s it cost to chrome a grill? I recently received a quote from Advanced Plating in Tennessee to have this grille chromed...minus the insert. Just the grille was 1200.00 and the headlamp bezel were 175.00 each....That's a lot of money especially when you can buy a set of chrome bezels for less than 60.00. Needless to say I will be looking at some alternatives. Attached Images

11-07-2018, 02:04 PM	#8
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: What’s it cost to chrome a grill? Advance Plating has always been expensive but probably does good work (never used them myself). Good to know about El Paso Electroplating, jchav62 thank you. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

11-07-2018, 02:11 PM	#9
bigmoe Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 952	Re: What’s it cost to chrome a grill? Classic Industries has repop 64-66 Chevy chrome grilles for $250. Only the one style available though.

11-07-2018, 03:50 PM	#11
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: What’s it cost to chrome a grill? An alternative is to get it powder coated. A lot of the newer chrome and iridescent Cerakote powders make it more cost effective and durable. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

11-08-2018, 12:54 AM	#12
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: What’s it cost to chrome a grill? You might check in your area if there is someone that does spray chrome. Check it out on YouTube. Jchav62, I have not heard of those prices for 30+ years around here. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

11-08-2018, 02:02 AM	#14
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What’s it cost to chrome a grill? I checked at my local chrome shop a couple of years ago, and they quoted me $500 for a 1960 GMC grille and headlight rims. I have a perfect unplated grille that's ready to go, but that's still more than I can throw away on something so vulnerable. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

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