Has anyone ever had their bumpers rechromed?

[Mike SVOR]

I was thinking about how much it would cost to have my new 08 f250 bumpers chromed or nickeled.

Anyone done it?

[daveengelson]

Not an authority, think it depends on process the plater uses, took bumper to plater with very good reputation for 64 passenger car, est. of $500-$600 total for both, straightened and rechromed. Previously took bumpers from another vehicle to a budget plater and chrome plating lasted approx. 3 yrs.

dave

[Jonas1022]

I have had bumpers, brush guards and small pieces replated. With nickel, not chrome. It looked good for years after wards. And I was just looking at my 94's front bumper. It is starting to look dull. Maybe that's next. The rear bumper is a rebuilt as some gal took a liking to it and wanted a closer look. OOPS! Now the front appears dull comparatively speaking. I dunno about doing a painted part to chrome and or nickel. Just have to ask I suppose. Used to be that the painted bumpers and trim parts were different material and or lower quality. Today, I would think some of those parts are chromed/painted plastic.

[JKBrad]

It would be cheaper to just get a new take off. Places that put on winch bumpers and heavy duty rear bumpers sell them for around $150 each. Check ebay or your local truck accessory dealer.