29-09-2021, 09:21 PM
hi dave,
ive done simular, when the tube is damaged. but being a bit hand fisted, i didnt want to risk damage to the new nickle. so i soldered to the rod taped the rod then nickle plated. it was only soft soldered and the chemicals didnt eat it away wilst nickling or chroming.
but if im honest, i dont re-plate anything unless it is totally poleshed to brass. just my tast, but i find cars can look to sterile when every part is polished and plated to within an inch of its life.
also most places nowadays only do bright nickle, it resembles chrome more than nickle. and can look out of place on an early car.
but if thats all you can get???
tony
ive done simular, when the tube is damaged. but being a bit hand fisted, i didnt want to risk damage to the new nickle. so i soldered to the rod taped the rod then nickle plated. it was only soft soldered and the chemicals didnt eat it away wilst nickling or chroming.
but if im honest, i dont re-plate anything unless it is totally poleshed to brass. just my tast, but i find cars can look to sterile when every part is polished and plated to within an inch of its life.
also most places nowadays only do bright nickle, it resembles chrome more than nickle. and can look out of place on an early car.
but if thats all you can get???
tony