![]() Cost is only time.Ģ) Prep, clean and if needed strip any paint using a chemical stripper.ģ) Obtain a quote for stripping just the chrome for you to are going to rework some of the pitting and return for chrome or if you prefer for everything, may give up some quality.Ĥ) If the part has any pitting, have them strip the chrome and inspect either at their shop (Jewelers Magnifying Visor and I use Dental Instruments “pick”) or take it home to further inspection and rework if needed. The cost between for the two parts are, Fig-1A ($125 – $200) and for part Fig-1B ($60).įig-1 Example of two different Speedometer baseline parts for refinishing.ġ) Start with a good base part – if your part is bad (e.g. With respect to the two Speedometer Bezels in Fig-1A (very bad base part) and Fig-1B (very good base part), I will be using the good base part in Fig-1B. Outside of the personal attributes that you judge look at the following,ġ)ĝo they specialize in parts (automotive, motorcycle, aircraft, marine) that can be hand carried or do they take everything and anything (industrial or architectural).Ĥ)Ěsk to see something in the shop and see if they proud of their work. Key is to ask for recommendations from others at shows and shops that use chrome suppliers. They are about 5-10% more than others, but provide excellent customer service and stand behind their work. I have a first name relationship with the owner and the shop foreman. Started by the father they are still plating for Hilborne Injector now located in Aliso Viejo, CA. Have gone through a few but some years ago located a second generation family run business that specializes in vehicle and motorcycle OEM and restorations in addition to other various small decorative items. When refinishing the Bezels the PO buffed the trim line on the outside of the Bezel that separates the Argent paint from the chrome resulting in a smooth surface with no Argent paint detail. I am in the process of refinishing my Instrument Housing and all three Bezels as a result of a PO’s decision. If you have a high degree of mechanical dexterity you may offset the cost and improve quality by performing some of the tasks yourself. If you don't remove the Zinc oxide it will return sometimes quickly and sometimes in a few years - goal is to be diligent on the first go - I only want to do things once.īuffing will always be used as a finish process prior to applying chrome. Like tooth decay it needs to be removed either using a grinding-sanding process or buffing with the additional application of copper as filler. When Zinc oxidizes it creates Zinc oxide (white, pewter and black in color) which is the visible pitting and blistering. Speaking directly to the question of the Zinc (material) Die Cast (process) Bezels, Ford employed a two stage chrome process through their supply chain for these Zinc Die Cast parts.Ĭopper is used as a substrate with chromium (chrome) as the finish. Prior to this project I was involved for many years in German car and various vintage motorcycle restorations which I no longer do. I have a 62 Sports Roadster M-Code that I acquired in Q3-2014 and have been involved since in rectifying the decisions of the previous owners (PO). good base material finish, good final finish. poor base material finish, poor final finish vs. ![]() It may be less expensive to just buy some "new" bezels via the many vendors.Ĭost and quality are directly proportional to time invested.Īny finishing process is a function of the base material, e.g. You may want to shop around for a good chrome shop, and then check some of the catalogs for pricing on those parts. This is California where these kinds of processes are heavily regulated and are made expensive by all that. It was on the order of $150 for the left and right and about $180 for the cross piece. i did this because i didn't trust that I would find replacements that fit well. I have not done those bezels and panel, but when I did re-chrome the interior windshield pillar covers (left & right) along with the cross trim on the interior, it was quite expensive. It can be quite expensive to re-chrome parts. Just popping out the lamps, remove the speed cables and light, same for the clock, if you are going to move those.īut the chrome on the bezels is the question. they are a little sensitive, and you have to just watch your fingers to not hurt anything. ![]() In removing the fuel/temp gauge, be careful not to bend or crush the needles. HI, I have replaced the clock and the fuel/temp gauges in my '61, and replaced the bezels with some that were a little cleaner than what I had. ![]()
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