[Healeys] 100 Grill

[Michael Salter]

Hi Charles,
Curt Arndt has researched this finish and determined that it was known as
"Butler(s) chrome". I have asked a number of plating specialists about this
finish but they avow all knowledge.
I recently had a set of teeth re-plated and then, after agonizing over it
for a while and doing a few experiments, gave the polished chrome a light
bead blast.
Very pleased wit the results as the finished product looks exactly the same
as the NOS set on my concours gold car.

Michael S


On Thu, Feb 28, 2019 at 10:29 AM Randy Hicks <healey100m at me.com> wrote:

> Charlie, from the Austin-Healey Concours Registry Guidelines.
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> Randy
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> Grille 100
>
>    -
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>    Grilles have a chrome surround with a rounded top, and matte finish
>    chrome teeth. Some late factory replacement grilles had chromed teeth, but
>    it is believed that no cars were originally produced with this grille
>    -
>
>    Most original polished chrome grille surrounds have a smooth round
>    top. However many other original ones have been found with a slight
>    flattened top and these will be also accepted without deduction.
>    -
>
>    Two pegs locate the grille position at the bottom, and five threaded
>    studs across the upper curve anchor the grille in place to the bodywork
>    with U-shaped claw washers, lock washers, and nuts. These claw washers
>    catch the upper lip of the aperture.
>
>
> On Feb 27, 2019, at 9:26 AM, Charles Schott <schottc at knology.net> wrote:
>
> Would someone please tell me what the finish is on the vertical slats of a
> 100 grill. Thanks.
>
> Regards,
>
> Charlie Schott
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