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Sep 16, 2003 | 02:20 PM

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chrome/polished STB

How much would it cost to chrome a two point strut tower brace? Could I polish it to a mirrow finish? Thanks

Sep 16, 2003 | 02:35 PM

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Re: chrome/polished STB

Polishing.. No.. the BMR units are steel and dont lend well to polshing. You should be able to chrome either that one or the Hotchkis on for about $100.

The new Hotchkis ones are aluminum and come polished (for $$$).. the regular ones are powder painted alum so it would be a pain to stip the powder off to polish.

I reccomend chome. Less hassle in the long run

Hope this helps.

Sep 16, 2003 | 03:17 PM

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Re: chrome/polished STB

Thanks Steve, I'm sure no one knows better then you. I guess I'll get it chromed, but not for a while, it's the SLP one by the way, Thanks.

Sep 17, 2003 | 10:23 PM

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Re: chrome/polished STB

Steve: hate to prove you wrong, but you are in regards to the polishing. I have the old style corsa tips that are steel that are high polished and recently have had them touched up and repolished.

Sep 17, 2003 | 10:26 PM

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Re: chrome/polished STB

BTW before chroming the peice should be completely polished to begin with. I've had peices that are steel done before such as the caliper mounting brackets.