Eric,
The Japanese added a little extra sulphur to the steel to make the dies
last longer. The result of this is the classic roadster chrome pitting. The
problem with grinding all the pits out is that the parts end up really thin.
Especially things like headlight trim. The best answer is to have lots of
copper plated on and buffed to fill the pits. Unfortunately that is very, very
expensive as copper plating involves some stuff the EPA really hates. What I
had done was have them simply chrome over the pits. The pits turn into little
chrome dimples but they really don't look bad and your parts aren't ground
down to nothing. One really important thing is to talk to your plater at
length
about what you want. There are lots of options and the better you communicate
with them the better the chances are that you will be happy with the
results. BTW, does any remember seeing the little chrome dimples on my car? I
don't
think many will notice.
keith
In a message dated 1/3/2006 4:36:37 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
ericerichoffman@yahoo.com writes:
Happy New Year-
I am thinking about having my windshield frame and quarter windows ground
and rechromed (67.5). I have found five chromers in Georgia (which is funny
as
none advertise anywhere) however I am hoping for specific referrals from
anybody who has done these/been through this.
It seems like the quarter windows may be tricky as the small ridge detail
would be easily ground off?
Anybody see Dennis Gage on his show My Classic Car talking chrome, he likes
Paul's Chrome as they are careful enough not to grind too much so your stuff
still fits. However I hear they are quite pricey.
While I'm at it I have a parts wanted list (any 65-67.5 should be fine),
good condition or better:
Console lock surround plate
Seat belts
Wing window handles
Windshield Frame
Wing windows
Console lock surround
Any info is appreciated.
Eric Hoffman
Alpharetta, GA
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