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Old 07-22-2011, 02:21 PM
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Which parts did you want to get done? There are several threads for parts I got chromed. Overhead console, shifter bezel, power seat buttons, front air dam blade and related tow covers. If you need instructions on how to take everything apart, let me know.
 
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Old 07-23-2011, 12:35 PM
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well I would be interested in doing the 2 overhead pieces by the sunglass compartment and the piece around the shifter. I believe you said you paid 100$ for all correct? Also would like to do something w the handle to the sunroof shade . looks kinda outta place anyone have this done how does it look?
 
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Old 07-26-2011, 10:44 PM
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Spoke with him today. Apparently he is leaving the company and going to another custom shop with the chrome equipment. I'll keep you posted what happens.
 
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Old 07-29-2011, 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Jsedita74
JAH btw how do I remove those pieces in the overhead console?. I was able to get the plastic piece around the shifter off but am afraid to break the top parts if I dont do it properly. What is your name btw if you dont mind me asking ... unless you like jah? Mine name is Joe if anyone cares.. lol(
Joe, open the eyeglass compartment and check for a screw, if it is there, remove it. You will need to pry the entire assembly starting with the end closest to the rearview mirror. You can use either a trim pry tool, or your fingers. It may take some force to pull down and toward you. The entire assembly should come down. Carefully disconnect the single wire harness.

The next steps involve disassembling the assembly. Some of it is plastic welded, just clip those off with some dykes and carefully pull it apart piece by piece. By the way, the posts you just clipped happen to be hollow and i was able to reassemble everything by using very small screws and washers. In the end, you should be left with two pieces to be chromed, the larger outer plastic and a smaller piece that goes around the buttons.

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Old 07-29-2011, 01:19 PM
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ok Jeremy I will attempt to do that sometime this wk..... Can you find out if he can chrome the sunroof shade handle as well... kind of an eye sore if you ask me
 
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ok Jeremy I will attempt to do that sometime this wk..... Can you find out if he can chrome the sunroof shade handle as well... kind of an eye sore if you ask me
Anything can be chromed. How often do you use it? Not sure how the wear would be over time.
 
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Old 07-29-2011, 06:38 PM
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See if you can find anyone in your area that can do SpectraChrome.
 
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Old 07-29-2011, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by hlgeorge
See if you can find anyone in your area that can do SpectraChrome.
That's is the product I am using. Spectra Chrome is based right here in Clearwater.
 
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Old 08-13-2011, 08:19 AM
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That bad news is the company I was using has been seized by the police. All customer's vehicles, motorcycles and parts are locked up until further notice.

There are a lot of pissed off customers, including myself as there remains one part I was waiting on to be redone, the airdam blade.

If the police won't cooperate, looks like I may have to order the $150 part and find another chrome shop.

Ughhhh!!!!!!!
 
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Same problem as AMC. Did you ever find out how to fix chipping?
 
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I actually had the brushed aluminum shifter plate on my super V8 but i took it off because i bought a new aluminum shift knob and the two together clashed, they are two different styles of aluminum. i wound up trading a buddy of mine for his stock black plastic one. after reading on here how much that shift plate cost i want to punch myself in the nuts! one of my dumbest moments by far...
 
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Originally Posted by josh_77073
I actually had the brushed aluminum shifter plate on my super V8 but i took it off because i bought a new aluminum shift knob and the two together clashed, they are two different styles of aluminum. i wound up trading a buddy of mine for his stock black plastic one. after reading on here how much that shift plate cost i want to punch myself in the nuts! one of my dumbest moments by far...
ROFLMAO Stop you're killing!
 
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@otis lol glad to amuse you
 

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