Michael,
The thing about the plating shop's statement that I find unusual is that
they don't use copper plating. Copper is largely used for it's ability to
level and fill topographical irregularities such as pits and any roughness
resulting from whatever abrasives have been used in refinishing the part.
After copper plating the part can be buffed to further smooth the surface in
preparation for nickel and finally chrome plating. Copper lends itself to
buffing fairly well, but nickel does not as it is very hard. I'm suspicious
of this shop's process and believe there is something in the background that
is causing this shop to avoid the use of copper (I do not wish to guess what
the reason is because there are so many potential reasons).
Gary
'73
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Greene" <m.e.greene@worldnet.att.net>
To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2003 4:45 PM
Subject: CHROME BUMPERS CHEMICAL PROCESS QUESTION
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Michael Greene
> To: 6pack@autox.team.net
> Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2003 8:09 PM
> Subject: attached word file from Knox Chrome
>
>
> I am in the process of looking for a shop to rechrome my 1974 TR6 bumpers.
> Knox Custom Chrome is in located in my area and is on the web. Is this the
> correct process for rechroming chrome parts or should I search for another
> company? Below is a statement from their add on the process they use.
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