Knox Custom Chrome - my grille progress

[RickB]

Knox is working on my grille, I asked if they could send me pics as they make progress.
First is just after I painted it, then just before I sent it in and then the pics they sent of it after stripping.
I'll update as they send more.

 

[jaegzie]

Are you keeping this black then or is it going back to chrome. Just curious your photo on the side looks like it was chrome. Just curious.

 

[RickB]

Sorry I guess my post wasn't clear.
Knox is a place that strips, repairs and chromes parts that you send in.
I had painted it black, then it got ugly from use on the road.
I sent it to Knox to have it chromed.

 

[markberry]

Thanks for the update rick! I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out. I need to have mine done this year as well
regards
mark

 

[nomad]

Rick from the look of your paint and that old grill I'm guessing you drive some gravel or drive one heck of a lot. Or both!
Hope the NW is treating you well!

Kurt.

 

[RickB]

No, never on gravel.
However they do tend to spread a lot of grit on the roads over the winter and I do drive it a lot more than what might be considered "normal".
:highly_amused:

 

[Whitephrog]

Good folks. Glad you are using them.

 

[RickB]

Kathy emailed me to say she will send more pictures in the coming week.
Yes, so far I'm happy I sent it to them.

 

[Rut]

I was very pleased with their work as well and I know I'll find something else to chrome!
Rut

 

[RickB]

Kathy called to say whoever is doing the work says it's a lot more pitted than expected.
It's going to cost more to get it done perfectly, up to an additional $100.
It's very good they called but I do want it to be right, I know it's going to be the only perfect part of my car but it's the shiny bit on the front.

 

[David_Doan]

Kathy called to say whoever is doing the work says it's a lot more pitted than expected.
It's going to cost more to get it done perfectly, up to an additional $100.
It's very good they called but I do want it to be right, I know it's going to be the only perfect part of my car but it's the shiny bit on the front.

Extra $100.... mind if I ask what the original quote was?

 

[RickB]

They sent me an update and a new picture today:

"It's been acid copper plated once already. It's been a slow process, but it will be worth it!"

 

[drooartz]

Nice. Looks neat in copper.

 

[RickB]

I just got the call, it's finished and they will ship it out tomorrow.

 

[Rut]

Woohoo, looks like they did a great job!
Rut

 

[JPSmit]

Not to mention the fact that it will be a true and unique BUGeye with those antenna

 

[Trevor Jessie]

Bummer! now you are going to have to spend some time shining up the rest of the car.

 

[RickB]

Bummer! now you are going to have to spend some time shining up the rest of the car.

Exactly what I was thinking!

 

[markberry]

Looks fantastic Rick! Can I ask what the final cost turned out to be? Their website quotes around $300, but it sounds like that's for a perfect example to start with?

 

[RickB]

Looks fantastic Rick! Can I ask what the final cost turned out to be? Their website quotes around $300, but it sounds like that's for a perfect example to start with?

Due to bad pitting and dents mine came to $375 including shipping back to me.
I should get it here by Thursday.