Home chrome?

[RustCollector]

I'm now fantasizing about a nickel plated engine block.

[72Rover]

I'm just waiting to pick up some zinc strips and find an older calculator power plug to set it up.

How about one (or more) 60 penny, hot-dipped timber spikes? Cheap and readily available....

[S3ute]

Hello from Brisbane.

This thread - backed by Croker’s excellent clip - has got me motivated to have a go at electroplating a few of the parts on the Villiers engine that is the subject of another thread over in Current Projects. It looks simple enough and worth giving a shot.

I’m just waiting to pick up some zinc strips and find an older calculator power plug to set it up.

Cheers,

Neil

[RustCollector]

Geoffrey Coker's Youtube videos are excellent. He has on one home plating, including nickel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-PtnwtOR24

[64osby]

I did watch a few videos on plating metal at home on ytube a while back. Might be something to consider.

I did the rust removal via electrolysis, which is the same principle, just reverse polarity.

[series guy]

Black wrinkle finish would look nice.

[loose gravel]

Have you given nickle plating any thought ? It has a similar look, and is generally less expensive, would look really sharp on those fans too.

I was just thinking of that today, use my trickle charger and a nickel from my Uncle Sam in some vinegar. I think I remember hearing that works.

[Bioheat]

Have you given nickle plating any thought ? It has a similar look, and is generally less expensive, would look really sharp on those fans too.

[72Rover]

The reason why re-chroming is so expensive - and there are so few places that do it these days, adding to that expense - is that it is a multi-step process with a bunch of truly nasty chemicals. Years ago, I researched getting some boat parts (cleats, porthole frames, etc) re-chromed, but the cost was prohibitive. Re-silvering was far cheaper, but sea water and silver don't mix real well....

[Mark]

Exactly! It's just a matter of silver, black or body color!

[loose gravel]

Gene, you aren't contemplating chroming the previously galvanized bits are you?

Mark

Those just get painted over, right?

[Bioheat]

Gene, you aren't contemplating chroming the previously galvanized bits are you?

Mark

Oooohhh....Shiney!

[loose gravel]

Nope, I have a couple of old 12v fans that came with my 109. I am refurbishing them and the pedestals were chromed. I just ordered some rubber fan blades for them. You can see it in the pic it is painted with red lead....The blades are hard to find a replacement, 1 place in Chicago, even then they are not an exact copy. But if I tell it all now I won't have a story for my blog! ;^)

[Mark]

Gene, you aren't contemplating chroming the previously galvanized bits are you?

Mark

[loose gravel]

Does anyone do any home or work chroming? If so can you do a couple small bits for me?