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Chromers?

Mk3Mad · 2009-05-23 15:41:25

Hi, was wondering does anyone out there know wher I could get a rocker cover chromed, and roughly how much would it cost? Thanks

23-05-2009 3:41pm

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Hi, was wondering does anyone out there know wher I could get a rocker cover chromed, and roughly how much would it cost? Thanks

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#2 23-05-2009 5:23pm

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It might be cheaper to buy one new from a specialist supplier for your car. You could always drop along to Kilbeggan tomorrow and ask the American car owners - they like their chrome....

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055567253

What kind of car is it?

I'd be concerned that it'd discolour over time, especially if underbonnet temperatures are high - I think that alloy ones are more popular for that reason (on older classics anyway).

Edit - looks like its a Golf - there are a good few UK specialists that will definitely be able to help you out.

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#3 27-05-2009 9:28am

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Its 4 a 1987 vw polo saloon, have been looking at a few aftermarket ones, bt cnt seem 2 find my engine size one, thanks for the help, much appreciated

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#4 27-05-2009 9:52am

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does it have the 3-bolt or 8-bolt rocker cover?

If it uses the 3-bolt style, you can fit the cover from a mid-90s Polo, they're aluminium and could be polished up a treat and unlike a chromer, you'll probably find a polisher locally. If you need, I know a guy in Dublin who specialises in metal polishing.

it would look like this:

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if 8-bolt then they're steel and you're back to square one

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