Horn grills new or re-chrome

The origial horn grills from VS are really pitted. Opinions please, is it better to buy new ones from Kirk or have the old ones recromed. I have never had anything rechromed so I have not idea of the cost. If too expensive it might be better just to buy new.

Buy new!

I've been using a company, M&M Metalizing. I like their quality, I like their prices and they don't get on your case if you just have a few smaller items. Make certain your parts are actually something that can be plated... pot metal for instance, don't fit the bill for plating.

Buying new might be cheaper, but with the quality of the chrome bits being what they are, you'll be buying new again in another year.

Troy; I understand that even the grilles on the originals are pot metal and prone to pitting; if you buy them new they'll do the same number again one or two years down the line. It's your call.

I guess buy new and then really coat them with a good wax, I did that to my chrome when I got my JPS and have no pitting or rust after two years, just a thought, wax, wax and more wax!

Bruce

Thanks Gents,
New it is

Troy,

Can I have your old/pitted ones? I wouldn't want those bad, bad horn grills hanging around torturing you with their nasty pits and all . . .

TC

Hey Bruce,

"Wax on, wax off"

Karate Kid movie

New non profit organization? 'TC's Home for Neglected Parts'

Michael,

Guess so, Karate Kid? Was that some high budjet porno movie staring a Speedy?

Bruce

How about a "chrome" powder coating ?

TC,
when I get the new ones I'll let ya know. Maybe you have something in your stash that we can trade for.
Troy

When you DO get the new ones, go out and get a can of Krylon Clear and take a few minutes to give them two coats, front and back. That should keep them from pitting for ten years or more AND it won't dull a polished finish.

gn

Gordon,
Thanks for the tip. Much easier than wax.
Troy