Beginning Restoration

[G-Man]

My chromers don't like doing them unless they've been taken apart.

G

I've have many of these same parts chromed and ALL come out GOOD. ...............lm

I make my own rivets in stainless steel.






You could probably find some straight pins which would take a split pin or "R" clip to secure them.

G

[LOUD MOUSE]

Never a problem here and I've used several shops. .....................lm

My chromers don't like doing them unless they've been taken apart.

G

I've have many of these same parts chromed and ALL come out GOOD. ...............lm

I make my own rivets in stainless steel.






You could probably find some straight pins which would take a split pin or "R" clip to secure them.

G

[HondaPaul]

That's interesting Ed. I just assumed that everything would have to come apart. I will talk to my chromer and see what he says. G-Man, impressive results. May I ask how you peen the rivets? Hydraulic press with a custom die maybe?


Thanks guys!
Paul

[G-Man]

Paul

The first ones were hammer peened but I think any more I do will be done hydraulically. I have always taken mine apart. I like to tighten up the pivot clearances where necessary.

"Front of House" at my favoorite chromers is a lovely lady who examines everything you take in and puts sketches down on paper to avoid disappointment. Electrolysis is a 'line of sight' process so she insists that things are dismantled before they do their work. They also make a beautiful job of CL rims when most people here won't even touch them.

G

That's interesting Ed. I just assumed that everything would have to come apart. I will talk to my chromer and see what he says. G-Man, impressive results. May I ask how you peen the rivets? Hydraulic press with a custom die maybe?


Thanks guys!
Paul

[OldScrambler]

G-Man.......looks like a modern version of 'CROWN JEWELS'

My local chrome shop will do the linkage with the pins in-tact. They tape the rivet-head and plug the threaded areas. They tell me they 'swivel' the joint with a wooden stick while in the plating process.

[HondaPaul]

Hi all,

I have another plating problem. I would like to re-chrome the taillight back plate. However, it does not appear to be designed for disassembly. It looks to me that the thing is held together by a "rivet like" mechanism attached to the back of the light socket. I could try to peel the lip up but am not very confident of getting the assembly back together as tightly as it is now. Any suggestions?

Paul

Taillight by , on Flickr

[jsmith1107]

Hi Paul,
JD will do those brake linkages intact--not a problem---he did mine and they turned out great. Looks like you are missing the chain guard unless I missed it earlier in the post saying you did in fact have it. Not sure if you have a sandblaster yet but Eagle Manufacturing is the one that did mine--they did a great job on all of the parts, including the small little pieces.