Any information that anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated. Super alloy 1 adheres to pot metal quickly if the temperature is correct. Ogden chrome is an awardwinning custom chrome plating facility located in ogden, utah. Spray chrome for restorations and pot metal our spray chrome kit offers a modern day solution for a modern day problem. This book is the best i have found on auto trim restoration. The problem with pot metal is that much of the pit is hidden under the chrome layer. If the parent metal is clean, and youre working at the proper temperature, check to make sure the part is actually pot metal. Stay tuned for part 2 of the completed repair and more pot metal welding, modification and fabrication by james ruther. Registration is free and allows you to post questions on our forums, post pictures, access technical support, place orders for products and much, much more.
Chrome repair and restoration pchrome spray on chrome system. We are well known for accomplishments working with pot metal restoration, and detail work. We offer chrome plating electroplating and mirror polishing on cars and motorcycles, aluminum wheels and parts. I am looking for products or methods to repair pot metal parts. We often get questions about removing chrome plating. Whether youre feeding four or forty, do it with flair. A discussion started in 2008 but continuing through 2019. Like any other part it gets damaged and needs repaired properly. Unlike other books that go into very little detail this one pretty much has it all. Pot metal is not easily soldered or welded although we will be looking at soldering in an upcoming issue. Spray chrome for auto, truck and pot metal restoration. Instead many objects such as car and motorcycle parts are.
However, with the help of how to restore automotive trim and hardware, any doityourselfer will be able to bring those important little touches back to life and up to showquality. For the many years weve been in business, we have been striving to provide our clients the best quality product and service possible to gain their full satisfaction. Cranbrook with, you guessed it, plenty of pitted pot metal chrome. If someone may visit who has special needs, or if you believe future buyers might appreciate this feature, delta offers a range of compliant fixtures. Repairing pot metal pits on classic cars and antique autos with.
Selling chrome nickel cadmium brass gold silver and metal polishing supplies. By following these simple steps and using a chrome repair kit from pchrome, your chrome repair job will bring back the shiny, mirrored finish to even rusted or bangedup chrome pieces. Those in the automotive restoration industry know how difficult it is to get a show chrome finish in a reasonable amount of time. We must see your parts before we are able to give you a price. It can be done by using a traditional propane torch, doublecut file, wire brush and one of the leading brands of soft solder and flux.
Classic auto services will restore your chrome to its original beauty and shine. Couple that with our great customer support and you have a combination that cant be beat. Frankford plating, inc metal plating philadelphia, pa. Polished chrome port haven gt533tdc 2handle pot filler. We notice that you are not currently registered on our site, or are not logged in.
Pot metal restoration is necessary when deterioration is beyond removal by conventional sanding and buffing, without risk to the substrate or its detail. We also accept parts for restoration projects like antique cars and household items. And the ones who try their luck at welding pot metal, always winds up looking nothing like the original piece. Unfortunately as the years go by this material oxidizes and rots easily which makes it difficult to restore. Triple chrome plating of bumpers copper, nickel, chrome. Industrial design gives the port haven collection just enough edge to offset the ohsoelegant, statuesque faucets that make a statement in your kitchen without ever uttering a word. Brian k last name deleted for privacy by editor olathe. We specialize in difficult pot metal, steel, brass and aluminum repair. Over a century, car builders, welders and fabricators have been trying to figure out how to repair pot metal only a handfull have achieved it, and fewer can do it. Metal lever handle w cartridge pot filler rp74972 delta. Pulido plating established in 1999, is a wellknown decorative plating and polishing company serving the great state of texas.
The 20,000 square foot facility is located in gainesville tx on moss lake rd. The complete tool kit includes plating material, alkaline cleaner, acid pickle, and. Experienced chrome plating shop offering show quality workmanship on all chrome and pot metal restoration. Reds parts attic,chrome plating services,antique car parts,vintage car parts,classic car parts,stainless steel,all types of metals,bumpers,trim,wheels,head. Bobby pittedcrackedbroken pot metal can be repaired and requires triple.
If you have questions, tips or tricks about plating onto pot metal zinc diecast. Over a century, car builders, welders and fabricators have been trying to figure out how to repair pot metal only a handfull have achieved it, and fewer can do it well. How to fill pits in diecast zinc for chrome plating. Classic car with chrome bumper philadelphia, pa frankford plating, inc. A common method of repair is to send the broken piece to a highquality chrome plating. Chrome is a metal, but it is not useful in its solid form so nothing is ever composed entirely of the alloy. Downloading, republication, retransmission or reproduction of content on this website is strictly prohibited.
Chrome is short for chromium, a chemical element with the symbol cr and an atomic number of 24. You can download a printable pdf of the price list by clicking here. Oct 06, 2011 spray chrome being applied to pot metal hood ornament after being refinished from being pitted with peeling chrome. All metal parts, including pot metal will be stripped to bare, polished and repaired completely to the highest quality standards prior to replating. Advanced custom chrome provides topnotch service and quality. Pot metal repair is an art that many say that it cant be done.
We want to be the chrome parts store for you when you need it now. Successfully plating pot metal depends on the condition of the part we have to work with. Its a tough metal to plate and its preparation for plating is labor intensive. We can chrome almost any metal either as a re chrome, or for the first time, as well as repair your broken or damaged parts in most cases. If you know of some one that can 100% gauranty near perfect pot metal replating they should be a multi millionaire in a few months. Here on this page were going to outline how to take an existing damaged or rusted chrome surface and restore it to a brand new deep mirror chrome finish. Automotive price list the chrome shop rock island chicago. Here we have a center console shifter trim piece for a 1964 ford falcon which is broken in two. Not sure if a plater would up the charges, if he found a bigger pit than expected. You will learn how to restore chrome steel and other metals, how to recreate hardtofind pieces, even repair plastic and pot metal. There is a video on our web site that shows the chrome plating restoration process. Apr 02, 2010 pot metal or white metal cant be welded and it came off my co2 airsoft gun so the magazine is broken. However, there are just as many who claim to have the ability to repair pot metal. I drill out the pits, fill them with silver solder, smooth out the.
As many know most of the older emblems and trim are made of pot metal. This method of pot metal repair has been around for quite a while and is one of the more user friendly ways of repairing pot metal. Fortunately, pchrome allows you to repair chrome without having to send off your part for traditional chrome plating. Nov 06, 20 these castings are made from pot metal typically zinc which is a brittle, porous metal requiring some type of plating for anticorrosive protection. During the casting process, air bubbles are formed throughout the entire piece. Repair pot metal car trim heavy thick trunk trim 1966. Reds parts attic,chrome plating services,antique car parts,vintage car parts, classic car parts,stainless steel,all types of metals,bumpers,trim,wheels,head. Light blue chromed car pot metal restoration in ogden, utah. Engine and driveline, paint and body, interiors, tool chest the stovebolt.
Pot metal restoration is accomplished by applying a substantial soft copper plating followed by a resanding. The process i use to repair pot metal is to drill out the pits, fill them with silver solder and triple plate copper, nickel, and chrome. My dad and i own a small chrome plating company that specializes in auto parts restoration. The term pot metal came about due to the practice at automobile factories in the early 20th century of gathering up nonferrous metal scraps from the manufacturing processes and melting them in one pot to form into.
Pot metal or monkey metal is an alloy of lowmelting point metals that manufacturers use to make fast, inexpensive castings. The book is not easy to find at a reasonable price however. Then take a drill bit or dremal tool and drill out each pit down past that little. I believe the video will answer the questions about pot metal repair. Jul 07, 2014 in this video we demonstrate some of our methods of saving broken or damaged pot metal parts here at diversified custom cars. Caswell inc plating kits electroplating kits aluminum. When it comes to chrome restoration, theres no product that compares to futurechrome.
Nov 19, 2003 plating pot metal welcome to the caswell inc forums the place to be for metal finishing enthusiasts. Pot metal also known as monkey metal, white metal, or diecast zincis a colloquial term that refers to alloys of low. But back to the main topic, replating pot metal is at best a crap shoot. Sometimes, people mistake cast aluminum for pot metal. Some people, and some local codes, require fixtures that are compliant with the americans with disabilities act. I work in a small shop where we do a lot of old car parts. But i can guarantee you hed want to hold the part before shooting a solid price. How to restore metal auto trim motorbooks workshop. In the next few photos we will show you the proper repair. Pot metal repair zinc diecast welding james ruther pot. Salt lake chrome plating 1050 washington street salt lake city, ut 84101 8008431956 80552864 fax. And if done properly you can get a pretty good repair.
We are a fullservice copper, nickel, chrome plating company, specializing in show quality chrome plating and polishing for classic, muscle, vintage, and antique cars, motorcycles, boats, and antiques. Pot metal restorations 4794c woodlane circle tallahassee, fl 32303 8505623847 fax. Prior to about 1925, the industry standard for plating automobile parts was done mostly with nickel, and thereafter, chrome. Repairing pot metal is like a constant learning curve.
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