Jeff :
I believe the chrome was put on using an electrostatic process that is still
in common use. (In fact, the process has become a lot more common in
California, because environmental laws here make traditional chrome plating
prohibitively expensive.) Try calling some local chrome shops.
Randall
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Jeff McNeal
> Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2000 1:18 PM
> To: Spitfire List
> Cc: Triumph List
> Subject: Fake chrome refurbishing
>
>
>
> Hello all,
>
> I just found the stock AM radio that was originally fitted to
> at least some
> early '67 Mk3 Spitfires. I know this for a fact, since it is an exact
> duplicate of the stock radio that was on my original '67
> Spitfire many years
> ago (wish I would have just kept THAT one, dang it!).
>
> It has fake chrome pushbuttons and knobs and can be seen here:
>
> http://www.ohms.com/spitfire/radio.shtml
>
> Some of the chrome paint has chipped off the tuning knob and
> I'd either like
> to find a replacement knob, or try to determine the type of
> paint that's
> used on plastic to give it such a nice, chrome finish like
> that. I fear
> that I'm not going to be able to fix this myself and might
> just have to
> search for a new knob, but thought I might as well ask since
> these lists
> have never failed me yet.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Jeff in San Diego
> '67 RHD Triumph Spitfire Mk3
>
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