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| Author: | rotortech [ Tue Jul 26, 2011 1:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Restoring chrome plated parts |
Some of my stuff I have carefully polished to an acceptable appearance for chrome plated parts. Now I still have a bunch of parts- brake pedal, handlebar, etc - that are rusted and pitted beyond cleanup. Here's my question. When getting chrome plated parts re-chromed, should I just hand them to a competent chrome plater (discussed on another thread) or should I grind all the old chrome off before going to the plater? I have never worked with damaged chrome plated parts before and I thought you guys might have some advice for me. Thanks. |
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| Author: | III [ Tue Jul 26, 2011 1:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Restoring chrome plated parts |
I always thought prepping the items was part of the cost they charge? Dont they have a caustic dip for parts that they use before starting the chroming proccess? |
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| Author: | soflah2b [ Tue Jul 26, 2011 2:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Restoring chrome plated parts |
Hand him the parts. He needs to strip, prep, plate and polish. Make sure they are doing copper, nickle then chrome. The pits should fill in with the copper coat. I would make a list of the parts, take pics of them and send the plater a copy keeping one for yourself in the event something comes up missing. Its easier to keep track of your precious parts. |
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| Author: | Mikepdutton [ Tue Jul 26, 2011 4:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Restoring chrome plated parts |
soflah2b wrote: Hand him the parts. He needs to strip, prep, plate and polish. Make sure they are doing copper, nickle then chrome. The pits should fill in with the copper coat. I would make a list of the parts, take pics of them and send the plater a copy keeping one for yourself in the event something comes up missing. Its easier to keep track of your precious parts. Keep a list!!! YES! Let him do all the work, otherwise if it doesn't turn out he will blame it on your work! 
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| Author: | porschedave [ Tue Jul 26, 2011 9:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Restoring chrome plated parts |
Lay them out right down to the bolt or washer Take pics Send to a quality shop They strip in acid bath Polish and plate as needed |
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| Author: | rotortech [ Wed Jul 27, 2011 6:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Restoring chrome plated parts |
Thanks for the replies and good advice. I will take pictures of everything as suggested and make a list for the plating shop. |
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| Author: | Ric [ Wed Jul 27, 2011 8:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Restoring chrome plated parts |
The copper will not necessarily fill the pits unless you discuss this with the platter. |
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| Author: | rotortech [ Wed Jul 27, 2011 9:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Restoring chrome plated parts |
Thanks Ric. I am very familiar with the whole plating process from having parts done in-house at a large facility where I worked. I am just not experienced with taking old parts and making them look new again. The finished chrome can not look better than the polish job on the parent metal. Just like a paint job. I have seen some places that have different grades of finish that are available for different price levels. Others just do one level of quality for one price. |
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| Author: | Mikepdutton [ Wed Jul 27, 2011 3:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Restoring chrome plated parts |
Don't worry about the cost.....who needs money when you have a triple??? Or who has money??
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| Author: | COOPS [ Thu Jul 28, 2011 7:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Restoring chrome plated parts |
Mikepdutton wrote: Don't worry about the cost.....who needs money when you have a triple??? Or who has money?? Dont you mean.... I have no money left, because i own a triple! 
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