QUOTE(porsche913b_sp @ Feb 25 2012, 12:51 PM)
Anyone done any metal plating recently that can share some information.
Thanks guys !
Hey porsche913b_sp,
Years ago I had ALL my 914 sheet metal Bright Gold Cad plated and thought
I had the Coolest thing! However, after a year or so, rust develped and the Cad Plating stained. I was very disappointed.
While I hate to be a Buzz-Kill and don't know the plating you're looking for, on my current restoration 914 build, I POWDER COATED my metal and believe that this tough coating it the way to go. I did the engine metal in flat black and it looks
WICKED nestled under the Dual Webers.
I did the work myself with a Harbor freight $65 kit and the kitchen oven (obviously I'm single), so I don't know Powder Coating Costs, but believe it should be similar or LESS than plating.
As I suggestion, 914World member Barry does tons of Porsche Powder Coating
in his shop. You could ask him to quote the job: diehardcamaroguy@yahoo.com
Best,
Terry