Wiper Crank Assembly Refurb, Any way to disassemble? Options

[dereknlee]

Is it possible to disassemble the wiper crank linkage assembly?

On mine, one of the pivot shafts has rusted badly (chrome is all gone, bushing worn into an oval shape). The linkages themselves appear to be in okay shape - bit of corrosion that I'd like clean off and then have them re-plated. But it appears that all the joints are permanently riveted together.


(Sorry, didn't take a photo of the worst of it, just this snapshot to remind me how it all goes back together)

Search led me to this post where @Eric_Shea refinished an assembly to look better than new. Dumb question, but is it be feasible to plate the metal with the plastic bushings in place? Or would the plating process destroy the plastic?

As for the rusty wiper shaft, is this a standard item that might be able to find new or rob from another Volkswagen? I guess then I'd be looking at welding the shaft onto the link. Or should I just start the search for a better condition assembly?

Thanks,

-Derek