A thanks from me too Steve. I always wondered how they were able to
chrome only one side if the object was being dipped.
Mark L
In a message dated 8/11/2010 6:32:55 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
slaifman@socal.rr.com writes:
You are quite welcome, Jim.
I was surprised by the number of replies you were getting about using
paint.
Steve
Steve Laifman
Editor
http://TigersUnited.com
Rollright@aol.com wrote:
> Thanks for your precise response. Now that I think of it, you are
> correct. They have to plate both sides in the tank though the elbow
> grease goes into polishing up the copper coat on the front.
>
> Thanks for the guidance.
>
> Jim Armstro
>
> In a message dated 8/11/2010 3:27:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> slaifman@socal.rr.com writes:
>
> Jim,
> Although my chrome is fine, I do have experience with chroming
> bumpers. In all cases the entire bumper is plated with all layers
> of metal (copper, nickel, chromium). Usually only the front face
> is polished, to reduce labor costs. This is how the factory did
> it. If metal repairs are necessary it is done before the
> plating(s), usually called "triple plating".
>
> No additional protection to prevent rust is necessary, however
> both sides should be cleaned of surface deposits.
>
> Steve
>
> Steve Laifman
>
> Editor
>
> http://TigersUnited.com <http://tigersunited.com/>
>
>
>
> Rollright@aol.com wrote:
>> Hello,
>>
>> Just got back my (4) bumpers from Nu-Chrome in New Bedford, MA.
They are
>> absolutely beautiful ! I sent two of them to Gary Fish last night
via wife,
>> and he was also very, very pleased. The cost was $ 250 each.
>> I am totally satisfied. I have no connection to Nu-Chrome other
than as a
>> business partner.
>> For your convenience, their number is 800-422-8012. You forget what
really
>> good chrome looks like. What a pleasure.
>>
>> Now, I remember that people have talked about painting the rear
side of the
>> bumpers to prevent rust. Is there any hot set-up in this process?
I have a
>> can of Eastwood Rust Encapsulator, but as there is no rust as of
yet, I'm
>> not sure this is the correct paint to use. So what do you fellows
recommend
>> ?
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>>
>> Jim Armstrong
>> Mk 1A 382002083
>> LRXFE
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