Re: Prepare metall for plating [ Started by docoldfart in General Discussion : 2 replies ]
First off I apologies I did search the place and did not find what I was looking for, so if the topic does exist, please forgive me and direct me to it.
I am in the process of a vintage motorcycle restore and I am wanting to have all the items onced chromed, redone in nickle plating only and my questions here are two-fold
1) the shop wishes that I send it to them and I quote buffed and ready
In the research I think I understand that they do not mean buffed as in buffed by a wheel buffer, but by sandpaper or the likes. So could someone explain to me or direct myself to where I can understand what condition these items should arrive at the plating company?
2) I will assume that I will be finding pits and such taking off the old chrome, so what is the best way to take the old finish off, some pieces have huge pieces of chrome in which I can peel off, and other pieces are in pretty good shape, so what is it supposed to look like.
2a) Now for the pits, what is the best items …
