02-10-2017, 12:38 PM
[attachment=904 Wrote:Special Bits pid='2185' dateline='1506940684']Excellent results!Hi there
If its the same company, Classic Plating are based in Teignmouth, Devon, where I live. I popped in a few weeks ago to have a chat and found the owner extremely helpful and knowledgeable. an interesting aside to our conversation was that they do a Cadmium Nickel anode, which gives a more chrome like look, and is apparently considerably tougher than pure nickel.
I shall be attempting to plate some parts for the Grasshopper in the next few months, including the windscreen frame and the Radiator cowl, once we have a metal one. Obviously the amount of electrolyte required will be considerably more, but even so the cost of DIY plating is still considerably less than sending it away to be done.
I'm just wondering if it's your Car bits that are special?
Yes is the same firm , bigger parts might need more current
Than a battery charger might provide, plus you have to heat the electrolyte...
Commercial platers also have pretty hefty polishing facilities, plus you'll need
Copper, Nickel and Chrome Plating kits ideally if it's a Grasshopper?
Regards
Bill G
Based near the Scottish Border,