Chrome A/C Parts for Classic Restorations

by Staff Writer

The ordering process:

First, parts to be chrome plated are inspected, priced out, taken apart and itemized. All parts are listed, such as the nuts, bolts, washers, gaskets, etc. and put into a record filing system. The customer is quoted before any work begins.

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The stripping process:

Small components are carefully separated into the different metal categories such ase brass, steel, aluminum, stainless steel and die cast materials. The reason behind doing this is that some chemicals can be harmful if used to treat the incorrect metals. Steel parts are de-rusted, while other parts are chemically stripped down to the bare metal. Paint is also removed via chemical processing. After stripping, all components are inspected for repairs such as dents, holes, cracks, etc.

The polishing process:

Polishing is a 2 stage process. Initially, parts are polished on a "linishing machine". A coarse belt begins the process by moving down through the grades to a very fine one. Depending on the condition of the material the components are then polished in the areas not accessible with the "linishing machine" using many small tools. Finally, an even finish is displayed with a high polish ready for the plating process.

The components are then cleaned of all polishing soap, grease etc. All threads, bushes, bearing holes and apertures are plugged or masked as to not become a future problem in the assembly of the unit. Then, the parts are wired up for plating.

All chromium is about the same hardness; 800 to 1000 VHN - very hard! The main difference lies in the thickness of the deposit.For decorative purposes, chrome sits best on nickel which itself adheres very well to copper - this combination also offers the best corrosion protection resistance. Decorative chrome thickness will vary from a few hundredths of a mil to 1 mil. The mirror finish will only be as good as the finish you put on the surface before you put on the chrome.For functional purposes, to take advantage of the extremely low chrome coefficient of friction, or for wear build-up (bearing surfaces or pistons, as examples), hard chrome is plated in thickness as required from 1 to 50 mills.

When used as a bearing surface. Chrome must be micro-finished (more on this later) and will then provide a coefficient of friction lower than any other metal when used against steel, iron, brass, bronze, babbitt, or aluminium alloys. Do not use chrome against chrome. Because chrome is also much harder than casehardened steel, we then have a perfect set-up for longwearing working surfaces. Chrome will resist mostly all organic and in organic compounds and acids, except hydrochloric acid (muriatic).

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