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Post by Sam Bee on Aug 18, 2019 14:02:59 GMT
I have dismantled my grill for rechroming. The vertical centre appears to be a 'brushed' finish. Is it satin chrome?
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Post by Eric R on Aug 18, 2019 17:22:00 GMT
Sam - the centre vane is a real pain! I think it is an alloy I heard called monkey metal. It has all the appearance of being a satin anodised aluminium but it isn't. Neither is it traditional primed/painted finish. I found that even a low-tac masking tape pulled off the coating. I bought a NOS vane which had an oily appearance. Only option was to strip and prime/undercoat and top paint with a silver satin appearance and while it was being done I took the opportunity of having the original one treated as well. This I have as a spare but if anyone is in the same situation that I was and would like to make use if it, I will take it to the National next month. This is my original before i tried to re-paint the badge - the damage you see is before i masked the badge with result further base metal exposed around it. prnt.sc/ou9pacThis image is taken against the light. prnt.sc/ou9o2d |
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Post by Brendan69 on Aug 18, 2019 18:13:12 GMT
Have it powder coated I say to what ever colour and finish you wish. It wont cost a lot either.
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Aug 18, 2019 18:38:17 GMT
The centre section is an aluminium pressing silver painted in gloss or satin looks fine IMHO it's your car  |
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Post by Sam Bee on Aug 20, 2019 20:06:36 GMT
Thank you chaps. So it is aluminium. There is a process to chrome or nickel plate that. A satin finish would seem to fit the bill. Shall try it and let you know the result.
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