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Great job on the shine! Those cars have a lot of brightwork don't they?
You guys have pretty much pointed out all the reasons it isn't feasible. Now of course one could polish all the accesable areas of the wheels,...
Congrats Keith! Being a dad is fun! That carseat looks tight; they fit so much easier once you can let the baby sit forward facing. Lowering...
Thanks for listening. Misinformation about electroplating is all too common. I've had fellow platers try to tell me lies about plating; before...
To answer the original question, use any purpose made paint stripper. It won't touch the chrome and is neutralized by water. It works really well...
I've always preferred the off-white and/or black with copper. I like dark purple with copper too, but that may just be me.
True. Also, each state can have its own enviro. reg's that get stricter the EPA's reg's. Then if the shop is within city/township limits, the...
I'm thrilled at the positive responses guys! Makes my day :D Xderelict, I'll have fun putting your taillights back together; the special...
I agree. As much of a royal pain the EPA can be, regulations are necessary, especially with dangerous chemicals. My biggest problem is the...
Muggy weld works and I can plate it if I have to, but if you do it wrong (too hot) you can destroy your headlight door. Pot metal gives no real...
Thanks! To original poster: Give us a call, Email, or PM me and we can give an exact quote for your bumpers. Lead time right now is about 8...
Email responded to. Thanks for the recommendations guys!
The kit in the pic is tiny and cheap looking. It shouldn't be any more than $50, and it's capabilities begin and end with small fasteners.
I know it can be done theoretically, but not by me. I'd be surprised if any shop was willing to plate all the parts, even with tanks large...
Depending how much chrome is left, it might clean up decent, but its not likely at this point. It is most certainly the copper oxidizing through...
Aircraft brand paint remover will take it off really well. It will not harm the chrome at all. A plastic/wooden scraper and maybe a...
Don't be too harsh. This Kaiser sits on a 90's Caprice chassis and fits perfectly....
Your plater is being both knowledgable and truthful. There is no electrochemical way I know of that will safely strip a heavy copper plate from...
The link works for me and I wasn't even signed in to Facebook. It was awesome riding in the Kaiser like I was somebody.
I finally got to see the Kaiser in person today. It's beautiful to say the least, and a beautiful day for a car show here in AZ. Keith is a...
That's like wishing every hot rod and custom ever built was ridler award quality. These guys in the video are top end and very expensive. They...
Lots of good advice already given. You guys don't need me, lol. To put it plainly, yes, stainless is much harder to repolish properly than any...
Thanks a bunch! I love it when people are happy; makes me feel good.
Cool video, but they aren't exactly secrets anymore.:eek: I want to know what he charged; I counted many hours in my head watching all the steps.
I figure if it was applied correctly or not, you will know by now. In my experience with "rust-proofed" cars, it either worked really well or...
Hey that's awesome you got some tires sponsored. A great move for Diamondback! I know you can do the windshield on your own, you got it....
Right on! You've been busy. And in Indiana too. Any specific plans for paint/drivetrain/suspension/interior?
Depending on how nice the part is, the smoother the finish, the better. However, there is no need to take a part down any farhter than a 240ish...
First of all, every plater is different. Some won't continue work that is already started, especially if there is lead or silver solder, or even...
Hey if you want the shiny plated look without the bluing, I recommend a nickel finish. Nickel doesn't discolor. Although it will tarnish over...
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