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Old 12-26-2017, 10:53 AM
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I'm trying to find original hood louvers for 2001 XKR, once I get them thinking of chrome plating them. I'm not into the after market ones. So where would be a good place to find them. I've tried ebay
 
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Hi
I'm thinking about this as well. Ebay UK has a few pairs available.
How are you planning to get the chrome plating job done?
 
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Old 12-26-2017, 11:44 AM
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haven't thought that far. cross that bridge when I get there
 
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Just be aware Shadow, the louvers are plastic, so they can not be chrome plated like steel or aluminum, however, there are "chrome" paints out there, that very well simulate real chrome plating. let us know how things turn out.

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Old 12-27-2017, 10:41 PM
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RH grille part number is HJB6370ABXXX and LH is HJB6371AAXXX if it helps
 
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There is a pair currently listed on the U.S. E-bay.
 
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Originally Posted by Hdpartsman00XKR
Just be aware Shadow, the louvers are plastic, so they can not be chrome plated like steel or aluminum, however, there are "chrome" paints out there, that very well simulate real chrome plating. let us know how things turn out.

Cheers,
BK
Not strictly true:
6 Ways to Transform Plastic into Chrome
 
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plastic can be chrome plated,its been done for decades,steve
 
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