Re-chroming vs. New Part

[bloodyank]

I'm sure it depends to a great deal on the part in question, but is there a rule of thumb, or a dollar number at which it's better to have a given part re-chromed or to buy new?
Thanks-
Dave

 

[zblu]

quality counts, old original may be brass base, whilst new may be thin repro steel,

 

[Steve_S]

It entirely depends on the quality of the replacement part. In many cases, the original metal parts from a classic car are of better quality and fit than new repros. Additionally, the chrome on many newer parts are not all that great. Again, it depends on the specific part.

 

[Scott_Hower]

Which vehicle and which part?

I had a bunch of small stuff rechromed by Paul's Chrome near Pittsburgh, PA. Outstanding quality, but with a price to match. Good quality rechroming is labor intensive and the disposal of the waste is expensive.

My first choice would be a NOS original if you can find it. Failing that, as others have mentioned, it all depends on the part. Some repros are Ok, others are dodgy.

What have you got?