----- Original Message -----
From: "Doug Armstrong" <darmstrong@ptbo.igs.net>
To: <pethier@isd.net>; <JNiolon@uss.com>; <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, October 07, 2002 7:36 PM
Subject: RE: chrome plating
> Also ... chrome is very hard ... is this production based suspension or
> light weight race car suspension?
>
> The hard chrome will hide cracks after they have started and will flake
off
> 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.
Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA
1970 Lotus Europa 65/2597, 1992 Saturn SL2, 1986 Suburban, 1962 TR4 CT2846L
pethier@isd.net http://www.mnautox.com/ http://www.lotusowners.com
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