Reproduction chrome pieces for early Barracuda
Hi Bob, are you looking at re-plating because you feel the pieces are in too rough of shape to save?
The reason I ask is because one of the best resto tools I ever bought is a buffer wheel. I can't even tell you how handy it is. I've saved some of the roughest looking trim with it. Now, it does require some effort and some trial and error to hone your technique, but it's very rewarding to save an original piece of your car.
Honestly, a simple wet sand with 400-600 grit will do wonders for beat up trim. I recently did the wiper arms (below) on my Duster, and they were in bad shape.
You can see the arm on the right was only wet sanded, which gives the anodized/satin look. The arm on the left got wet sanded and then the full treatment on the buffer, which gives a mirror polish.
Just something to think about. Good luck.
Hi Bob, are you looking at re-plating because you feel the pieces are in too rough of shape to save?
The reason I ask is because one of the best resto tools I ever bought is a buffer wheel. I can't even tell you how handy it is. I've saved some of the roughest looking trim with it. Now, it does require some effort and some trial and error to hone your technique, but it's very rewarding to save an original piece of your car.
Honestly, a simple wet sand with 400-600 grit will do wonders for beat up trim. I recently did the wiper arms (below) on my Duster, and they were in bad shape.
You can see the arm on the right was only wet sanded, which gives the anodized/satin look. The arm on the left got wet sanded and then the full treatment on the buffer, which gives a mirror polish.
Just something to think about. Good luck.
