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Chrome Grill Shell?

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I've been thinking of having my grill shell chrome plated. I found an outfit that plates plastic. Right now my white truck has a silver shell w/ a billet grill in it. The job isn't cheap $500 but the look may be worth it. I see a lot of full size chevys with chrome and that mayor of Truckville has a big chrome grill shell.

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500 :shock: i say i need to open up a chrome shop :lol:
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It might be hard to maintain all chrome. My center bar shows some nicks already , the ones on the painted surfaces are less noticable.

I'm pretty sure I wouldn't want mine mistaken for a "D" from Truckville :evil:

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The chrome shop is in California.

They say the cost would be $250 if I prep sanded it with 2000 grit paper. But I know that deal :wink: if the job weren't satisfactory It wouldn't there fault. They say to make it more durable clear coat could be applied. That would be ok until it yellowed & flakes off :oops: I had to redo my last set of clear coat wheels every three years even the factory clear didnt last.

I sure don't want to be mistaken for the "D" :shock:

I may be leaning toward that new exhaust system anyway :thumb:
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go exhaust, make it loud! 8)
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I would say it doesn't have to be loud, but defiantely let it breathe :D

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Now that the wheels are finished & look factory I'll start on the dual exhaust design.

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