From: Phil Ethier [mailto:pethier@isd.net]
>
> > in big chunks, possibly too late to be of any help.
> > Nickel plating is better. It does not hydrogen embrittle
> > and will show cracks. It can be left with a dull finish
> > or polished to a bright finish close to chrome.
>
> The real ticket would be to polish the part itself and then
> have it powder clear-coated. You would be able to see the
> condition and the powder-coat would protect it from rust.
Nickel plating also has the advantage of not rusting. You
can polish it up nice and shiny and it will dull a bit, then
stay that way, pretty much forever.
A lot of old race cars with "chrome suspension" really had
nickel plated parts, not chrome...
Tim Mullen
Chantilly, VA
72 Lotus Elan Sprint
94 Miata R Package
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