Guest Anonymous Posted April 2, 2002 Share Posted April 2, 2002 Wondering if there is any place i can send my chrome parts and emblems to be reconditioned they are in decent shape but the chrome on the emblems is getting pitted and the black underlay is mostly gone. Also is it cheaper to have a valve cover chromed or should i just buy one that is already done? Thanx Steve D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QWKDTSN Posted April 2, 2002 Share Posted April 2, 2002 Wick Humble, in "How To Restore Your Datsun Z-Car", says: "If the plating isn't pitting or flaking, they may be worth your effort. If, on the other hand, you see specks of lating coming off or little eruptions of the base metal on any parts, discard them and get replacements." of course, this guy is doing basically the most thorough restoration imaginable. His procedure for refabbing "ok" emblems is basically: 1) scrub with a stiff brush and a non-abrasive cleaner 2) coat with a good paint stripper 3) Let it sit then clean with a toothbrush or brass-bristle brush to remove old wax and paint 4) rinse, and scrub with cleaner again 5) wipe and dry with compressed air 6) polish the plating with fine steel wool and use a toothpick to get into the crevices 7) either mask and spray or hand brush the paint back on - black, then white. 8) let dry overnight and use some wax for protection. This is the basics.. if you need more info I can transcribe it further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted April 2, 2002 Share Posted April 2, 2002 Sounds like pretty basic stuff, thats just what I'll do. Thanks much for the tips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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