New Old stock (NOS) or Re-Chrome?
Posted by Tim Wile On 2016/2/24 11:27:46
I'm nearly at the point with my '55 Patrician to start work on the body with a view towards having it painted by the end of the summer. With that in mind, I've been buying some NOS chrome items as I look to have some other items re-plated.
The NOS items that I've acquired thus far have been quite nice for items manufactured some 60 years ago. However, I realize that I cannot get everything I want for my Patrician in NOS form.
I have a friend in the restoration business who has agreed to let me include some of my parts in with his business for re-chroming, but he warned me that it was a 4 to 6 week process and somewhat expensive. I'll be starting out with the two front bumper dagmars to see the quality of the work and the cost. I also like the idea of having parts that were originally with my Patrician refurbished and remaining with the car.
My question for the group is whether you prefer new re-plating to New Old Stock items when you are re-fitting your Packard after a new paint job? Anyone have any insights, preferences, or stories that they wish to share?
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