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Old Mar 29, 2003 | 12:02 AM
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Chrome Grille!

Hi everyone, i'm all about making my Camaro different from some of the rest. I was wondering if anyone knew how i could convert my grille into a metallic chrome grille. Without that immitation chrome spray paint that really doesn't shine like the cap says, lol. I mean is there anywhere or anyhow a place could dip that plastic grille into some chrome? I think chrome is really really hot at it's liquid stage so thats what i'm trying to figure out . Hhmmmm, or has anyone ever made like a cast of a Z-28 grille and produced a chrome one? Or does anyone have or know where i can get one? Please let me know! Thanks!
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Old Mar 29, 2003 | 12:34 AM
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hm... I think you might be right about dipping the plastic...

Idonno how it would look tho... in my head, it looks like crap. but ya never know
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Old Mar 29, 2003 | 01:26 AM
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just have it electro-plated. the same way all plastic is chromed.

in my opinion it would definately fit in the "ghetto-fabulous" range. but it would stand out just like you want.
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Old Mar 29, 2003 | 10:59 AM
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Lol, i dunno about Ghetto-Fab, but ok, where could i get it electro-plated????? and what the hell is electro-plated? lol I'm serious dude, let me know. I'd probably try it and then show you guys, might look sweet, might not, lol. but tell me some more about electro-plated! thanks!
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Old Mar 29, 2003 | 03:44 PM
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You know that trenz makes a billet one.

Where about from SC are you representing?
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Old Mar 29, 2003 | 05:56 PM
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ask this dude http://www.vifbody.ca/members/displa...r.php?MemID=50

that looks about what your thinkin of doing...the grill of course
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Old Mar 29, 2003 | 06:28 PM
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Yeah thats kind of what i'm talking about, except, thats not an original thirdgen Camaro grille. I'm in Newberry, SC. I wonder how they make hub caps with that chrome, the caps are plastic so maybe they could do my grille like that. I just don't where, lol. If anyone has anymore info on this topic, please post, peace out!
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Old Mar 29, 2003 | 08:25 PM
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like kandied said, chrome hubcaps are actually electroplated plastic. i would start at your local speed shop, see if anyone there can give you any leads.
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Old Mar 30, 2003 | 01:45 AM
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here in michigan there are shops that electroplate plastic. it's basically chrome plating using electro static charge. same thing that factories do on thier cars.

i don't know what they charge though, i never went through with it. it is possible and there are plenty of shops that do it. check with a local metal plater. they will probably have some good leads.

good luck.
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 07:33 PM
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chrome grill

This sort of what ur looking for?
Here is my stock grill wrapped in chrome vinyl.
Attached Thumbnails Chrome Grille!-new.jpg  
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 08:27 PM
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I think it would be interesting to take the stock 92 grille, and dip it in chrome...

infact i might do that lol
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