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| doug_b_928 |
 Dec 10 2017, 03:11 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 17-January 13 From: Winnipeg Member No.: 15,382 Region Association: Canada  |
One of my winter projects is refurbishing the pedal cluster. I'm going to paint or powder coat the black parts (probably paint because I don't have a glossy powder). I'm not planning to get the plated stuff re-plated. Just clean it very well with a combination of steel wool, sand paper and wire wheels. But I was thinking putting a clear over the plated parts might keep them looking nice a lot longer. Is this a good approach when not re-plating?
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| McMark |
Dec 11 2017, 08:26 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I could never get my zinc plating setup to work right. I think the power supply and power control were my issues, but I found the learning curve to be too steep.
It would be EXTREMELY handy to be able to do single pieces or small batches effectively though. Small batches at the plating shop are usually something like 'a box full' for $50. For a full box that GREAT, but for a few pieces thats expensive. |
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doug_b_928 Good or bad idea to clear over old plated parts? Dec 10 2017, 03:11 PM
McMark Any cleaning will remove even more plating. So ba... Dec 10 2017, 03:19 PM doug_b_928 Thanks McMark. I didn't realize zinc plating ... Dec 10 2017, 03:26 PM 914forme You can also do zinc at home if you want.
Caswell... Dec 10 2017, 06:44 PM
bdstone914
You can also do zinc at home if you want.
[url=h... Dec 11 2017, 08:33 AM bdstone914
I could never get my zinc plating setup to work r... Dec 11 2017, 08:32 AM doug_b_928 Yeah, I did some searching and found a local place... Dec 11 2017, 08:33 AM Eric_Shea When painting over zinc, lightly scuff the surface... Dec 11 2017, 10:59 AM doug_b_928 Thanks, guys. Are all parts of the cluster steel?... Dec 11 2017, 12:41 PM |
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