3rdgenstm

I want to chrome plate my tailpipes before I install them. Can anyone help me out? The places around here don't want to do a small job like that. I can have them nickel plated, but I would rather go with chrome.
Thanks.

Knyghtmare

Why not just get nice tips?

ksrammstein

It would be cheaper

Kandied91z

iTrader: (7)

definately cheaper to buy them......most run stainless. it's easier to maintain. chrome would turn colors on you very quickly and look rather out of place on anything other then a show car that is not driven ever.

flrtin1

3rdgenstm, there are two places that I know of here in Illinois one in Quincy and one in Rock Island that I had my plating done at in the mid 80's and early 90's they both did a good job. If you don't mind paying the shipping let me know I will get the addresses for you but I assume you are looking for something more local.
Shawn

3rdgenstm

Let's see:

Tips. If I wanted to put tips on them, then I wouldn't have bought nice tailpipes, ya know what I mean? Tips look good on 4th gens, but I don't really care for them on 3rd gens. They tend to look like add- ons instead of looking like tailpipes. Anyway, most are chrome plated too, so there is no real difference with appearance. This isn't a daily driver, but it's not a show car either; I drive it when i feel like it, but I don't baby it. I just wanted something other than the plain finish that is on it. If you all have some pics of good looking tips, please share.

I can have them nickel plated, which isn't as mirror like. That might fit in better and it is a little less expensive. Cost will be the determining factor, of course, if I do anything.

Thanks for the input.

Flirtin- if you have the phone #'s of those places, that would be great.

flrtin1

Heres the one in Quincy, I called them and made sure they were still doing "show chrome" since its been 14 yrs or so since I used them and they said they were

Precision Plating of Quincy Inc
217 North 2nd Street
Quincy, IL 62301
217-223-6590

Talked to this one too and they are still doing it also

Chrome Shop
540 25th Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201
309-786-3743

nolanr0413

as you requested, just hide the tips like they came stock , thats what i would do if i had to do it again.

3rdgenstm

Thanks for all the help. I'll let you know what I decide.

Wishmaster's87IROC

iTrader: (4)

you got mail!

Theres a guy just north of Charlotte that should be able to help ya out!