TheBMan Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 I want to get my grill re-chromed/refinished. As you know, the grilles on the 72 have black insets and black trim, which complicates the chroming process. I've reached out to a few chrome platers but haven't gotten any response. Does anyone have any experience or suggestions for companies that are capable of doing this job? Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boyte Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Paul's Chrome Plating Evans City Pa 724-538-3367 Advanced plating Portland Tenn Contact Tom Sullivan 615-227-6900 Both of these companies work are showcased on many of the Riddler award contenders. High end comes with a price tag 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBMan Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share Posted August 23, 2021 35 minutes ago, Michael Boyte said: Paul's Chrome Plating Evans City Pa 724-538-3367 Advanced plating Portland Tenn Contact Tom Sullivan 615-227-6900 Both of these companies work are showcased on many of the Riddler award contenders. High end comes with a price tag Thanks @Michael Boyte. Paul's is one of the companies I've contacted already, waiting for a response. I'll reach out to Tom today. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 I think I’d pay the price. I’ve got two hours in cleaning with a dremel and a polishing pad and I think it’s getting worse. Lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 2 hours ago, TheBMan said: I want to get my grill re-chromed/refinished. As you know, the grilles on the 72 have black insets and black trim, which complicates the chroming process. I've reached out to a few chrome platers but haven't gotten any response. Does anyone have any experience or suggestions for companies that are capable of doing this job? Thanks! Actually I think the black insert part was originally Argent silver , anyone else know for sure. I know I've seen both. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBMan Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share Posted August 23, 2021 24 minutes ago, cny first gen 71 said: Actually I think the black insert part was originally Argent silver , anyone else know for sure. I know I've seen both. I'd like to know that information, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBMan Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share Posted August 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Dtret said: I think I’d pay the price. I’ve got two hours in cleaning with a dremel and a polishing pad and I think it’s getting worse. Lol. One quote of $2000 to $2500 so far. You're a brave man, I do a lot of stuff myself but I don't think this will be one of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, TheBMan said: One quote of $2000 to $2500 so far. You're a brave man, I do a lot of stuff myself but I don't think this will be one of them! Try Leo Konnick. He sells a restored 71 grille for 1250. He may have a 72. Look a Joes post( jftz69? New guy) that crazy bast... restored his. Really impressed with how he did it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBMan Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share Posted August 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Dtret said: Try Leo Konnick. He sells a restored 71 grille for 1250. He may have a 72. Look a Joes post( jftz69? New guy) that crazy bast... restored his. Really impressed with how he did it. Thanks @Dtret - thanks for the info, I'll check it out. I found the website and the 71 grille. I'll reach out about a 72. @jft69z - you did yours yourself??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 The only part that was black from the factory was the thin lines up the sides, across the top and around the park lights. The inside flat edges in all the holes were argent silver. The masking job to paint it correctly is a tedious process but the results are worth it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Check out the images in this post. A great help when painting a 72 grille. Scroll down to the post by CKZ03. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 16 minutes ago, TheBMan said: Who is Leo Konnick? I Googled that name and found nothing. @jft69z - you did yours yourself??? Leo is a member of the group and owns Konniks Klassicks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Leo Konik https://koniksklassiks.com/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBMan Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share Posted August 23, 2021 43 minutes ago, Canuck said: The only part that was black from the factory was the thin lines up the sides, across the top and around the park lights. The inside flat edges in all the holes were argent silver. The masking job to paint it correctly is a tedious process but the results are worth it. GREAT info!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 53 minutes ago, TheBMan said: GREAT info!!! That's what this site is for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 15 hours ago, TheBMan said: @jft69z - you did yours yourself??? I had Advanced Custom Chrome in Erie, PA. re-chrome 2 grills for me. Ask for Chris, the owner. 814-899-1233 First I had to repair any pits that just couldn't be done at the chrome shop, used 'All Metal' filler and the paint stick/sand paper as shown to fill the low spots. I then masked off all 60 of the holes to paint the openings argent silver from the back side (used a manila file folder to make the rectangle fillers). Sprayed Satin Clear over the silver too, I think. After that, I masked off the area with the thin lines/around signal lights and painted that with Axalta Trim Black. Yeah, it sucked. I still have the second grill to paint. Turns out that was in much better shape than the first grill (shown), but I acquired it after the first one was already getting done. I just wanted a spare. Eventually, I'll paint that one up & keep the first as the spare. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBMan Posted August 24, 2021 Author Share Posted August 24, 2021 7 hours ago, jft69z said: I had Advanced Custom Chrome in Erie, PA. re-chrome 2 grills for me. Ask for Chris, the owner. 814-899-1233 First I had to repair any pits that just couldn't be done at the chrome shop, used 'All Metal' filler and the paint stick/sand paper as shown to fill the low spots. I then masked off all 60 of the holes to paint the openings argent silver from the back side (used a manila file folder to make the rectangle fillers). Sprayed Satin Clear over the silver too, I think. After that, I masked off the area with the thin lines/around signal lights and painted that with Axalta Trim Black. Yeah, it sucked. I still have the second grill to paint still. Turns out that was in much better shape than the first grill (shown), but I acquired it after the first one was already getting done. I just wanted a spare. Eventually, I'll paint that one up & keep the first as the spare. @jft69z This looks great, Joe. Thanks for all the info. I think I'm going to do what you did - have someone chrome the grille and then do the detail work myself. I'll call Chris for sure. Thanks, man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 1 hour ago, TheBMan said: @jft69z This looks great, Joe. Thanks for all the info. I think I'm going to do what you did - have someone chrome the grille and then do the detail work myself. I'll call Chris for sure. Thanks, man! You're welcome Bryan. Just a warning, it won't be cheap.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 So has anyone done this to a 71 grille? I’d like to see pictures of that so I know what I’m getting in to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 22 minutes ago, Dtret said: So has anyone done this to a 71 grille? I’d like to see pictures of that so I know what I’m getting in to. The 71 is a little easier. The thin black stripe up the sides and across the top should be satin black. The grille area should be painted argent silver with leaving the front edge chrome. Then the vertical bars in the grille painted satin black. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 I painted the fins on my grill black. I taped the front up and painted from the back, that's just the way I wanted it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 38 minutes ago, cny first gen 71 said: I painted the fins on my grill black. I taped the front up and painted from the back, that's just the way I wanted it. I like the black, it matches 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70white402 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 19 hours ago, jft69z said: I had Advanced Custom Chrome in Erie, PA. re-chrome 2 grills for me. Ask for Chris, the owner. 814-899-1233 First I had to repair any pits that just couldn't be done at the chrome shop, used 'All Metal' filler and the paint stick/sand paper as shown to fill the low spots. I then masked off all 60 of the holes to paint the openings argent silver from the back side (used a manila file folder to make the rectangle fillers). Sprayed Satin Clear over the silver too, I think. After that, I masked off the area with the thin lines/around signal lights and painted that with Axalta Trim Black. Yeah, it sucked. I still have the second grill to paint. Turns out that was in much better shape than the first grill (shown), but I acquired it after the first one was already getting done. I just wanted a spare. Eventually, I'll paint that one up & keep the first as the spare. Did he dip the grill and chrome the whole thing and then you did your detail work? Or does he chrome the parts individually? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 35 minutes ago, 70white402 said: Did he dip the grill and chrome the whole thing and then you did your detail work? Or does he chrome the parts individually? He does the grill first, then I did the paint work. Not sure what you mean about individual parts, grill is one piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 3 hours ago, Dtret said: I like the black, it matches Yea I like the black better too, it just kinda flows better with the color of the car. I cleaned the fins up as best I could but the silver just didn't pop for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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