Has anyone had a Z1 taillamp case assembly re-chromed before?
Scores on the doors for quality?
Cheers, Mike
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Z1 Taillamp Case Assembly- re-chromed?
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DogsbolloxofZ1B
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Dogs', a very difficult job re-chroming this part.
The main reason is that the tail-light lamp holder unit is burnished in.
As you would be aware the only part of the mount that is seen is the chrome edge of the oval rim about an approx area of 8mm x 8mm around the periphery.
I don't know the answer.
I have tried dissembling an after-market one, however I found that 8mm x 8mm "seen area" is uneven and unacceptable.
I resorted to buying the best available second hand unit, looking at this main "seen area", making sure it looks good. I then proceed to silver paint the usually rusted "unseen areas" (preparing as much as possible).
A good electro plating shop could possibly advise on a method of covering the burnished lamp holder.
RegardZ.
The main reason is that the tail-light lamp holder unit is burnished in.
As you would be aware the only part of the mount that is seen is the chrome edge of the oval rim about an approx area of 8mm x 8mm around the periphery.
I don't know the answer.
I have tried dissembling an after-market one, however I found that 8mm x 8mm "seen area" is uneven and unacceptable.
I resorted to buying the best available second hand unit, looking at this main "seen area", making sure it looks good. I then proceed to silver paint the usually rusted "unseen areas" (preparing as much as possible).
A good electro plating shop could possibly advise on a method of covering the burnished lamp holder.
RegardZ.
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DogsbolloxofZ1B
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Stripping Chrome off...
Whilst on the subject of re-chroming on this thread, just thought I'd ask if anyone know if electro plater's charge ('scuse pun 
) extra for removal of old chrome, or can they re-use the old chrome plate that comes off in the chemical process?
) extra for removal of old chrome, or can they re-use the old chrome plate that comes off in the chemical process?Jay, a good question..
I have found a bit of a mystery surrounding this removal process. Some electro-platers charge to remove existing plating some don't. I don't think they regain useable stock by the process (re-plating an anode/cathode recoverable bar)
Some seem to be able to remove plating quickly with no trouble at all, others have trouble. I'm not sure if there was ever a formal electro-plating course!
I often have chrome removed from alloy covers and some come back with some stubborn chrome/nickel or copper still present.
An electro-plater once gave me back a whole lot of chrome steel Z components all pitted from his so-called de-chroming process, claiming it was "old metal". I notice they are no longer in business! Also, I happened to be in that work-shop, when I overheard the plater explaining to another customer (an antique car owner), that his unique grill was destroyed, because the metal was too old!
It's not an easy trade with one of the big issues being disposal of waste.
RegardZ.
I have found a bit of a mystery surrounding this removal process. Some electro-platers charge to remove existing plating some don't. I don't think they regain useable stock by the process (re-plating an anode/cathode recoverable bar)
Some seem to be able to remove plating quickly with no trouble at all, others have trouble. I'm not sure if there was ever a formal electro-plating course!
I often have chrome removed from alloy covers and some come back with some stubborn chrome/nickel or copper still present.
An electro-plater once gave me back a whole lot of chrome steel Z components all pitted from his so-called de-chroming process, claiming it was "old metal". I notice they are no longer in business! Also, I happened to be in that work-shop, when I overheard the plater explaining to another customer (an antique car owner), that his unique grill was destroyed, because the metal was too old!
It's not an easy trade with one of the big issues being disposal of waste.
RegardZ.
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