martyn wright Posted July 6, 2023 Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 (edited) Hi! Has anyone had their Front Overiders Chromed? Mine need some dents knocked out and re-chroming! Any Idea what the cost is and nearest to S. Wales! Unable to fine any at Canleys, Rimmers or Paddocks? Edited July 6, 2023 by martyn wright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted July 6, 2023 Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 There are a couple of people selling re-chromed overriders on E Bay at present, £50 upwards each,probably cheaper than getting it done. S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted July 6, 2023 Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 of course theres chroming and chroming! My experience on new pattern part overriders is that the chrome is nothing like the original's so prone to flaking and corroding much more rapidly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVD3500 Posted July 7, 2023 Report Share Posted July 7, 2023 I have heard chrome vinyl wrap is better than nothing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted July 7, 2023 Report Share Posted July 7, 2023 ouch that must be demanding given the sharp compound curves of an overrider😲 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVD3500 Posted July 7, 2023 Report Share Posted July 7, 2023 If you mean the vinyl wrap: The approach is to hold the sheet as flat as possible and then "plunge" the overrider into it, as far as I can tell. I don't have pictures of the results yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted July 7, 2023 Report Share Posted July 7, 2023 That sounds more like the technique for hydro dipping which might be another possibility and would certainly give better coverage... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVD3500 Posted July 7, 2023 Report Share Posted July 7, 2023 It is similar... with heat from a hair dryer you can get the vinyl to be almost like a fondant. Like I said, until i see it in the flesh I won't be sure if it is for me. One thing I do know is the surface has to be spotlessly clean. Any little bumps, pimples etc will show up. It also does nothing for rust protection so it will continue to rust underneath... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted July 7, 2023 Report Share Posted July 7, 2023 Pity someone doesnt do the overriders in stainless as Id prefer that to poor chrome and anyway on a Vitesse they would match the aluminium bumper cappings better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyn wright Posted July 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2023 Okay! My Second question is Alloy 3 part Bumpers! Who can actually skim and take the dents out then polish my Vitesse Bumpers? Would a "Alloy Wheel Restorer" be able to do this? There is nothing around here in the Valleys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted July 7, 2023 Report Share Posted July 7, 2023 The cappings are galvanised which is why they last so well except for accidental scrapes. I think the choice is try to clean up any damage as best as possible and keep the galvanising OR take it all off to get a perfect surface but one which may look different and will also need much more regular polishing. Of course re-galvanising might be an option but Ive never heard of it being done.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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