Hi all. I'm in the process of restoring a 64 oldsmobile jetstar. The chrome has peeled off the back bumper and it has been sitting outside rusting for many years. I took it to a plating shop and they said it would be a lot of prep work to get it good enough to rechrome. They're concern is pitting in a few areas. There is surface rust over approximately 50% of the bumper. In some areas there are small pits. The pits don't seem too deep, maybe 1/16". I realize this is going to be hard to diagnose since you can't see the shape it's in. My question is: how much work is involved in getting metal smooth enough to rechrome? If I use an angle grinder with a sanding pad, I'm pretty sure I can remove the remaining chrome, surface rust, and the small pits. I have more time than money, but am I getting in over my head? The metal is definately thick enough to remain strong after the surface rust is gone.
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