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sjhark · 02-04-2017, 09:37 PM

Hi, all,
I'm refinishing the top irons on my Deluxe Roadster and need to have the chromed pieces replated. I have about a hundred questions, and come up with more every time I look at them!
Does anyone have any advice on doing this? Does anyone make replacement rivets for the two I have to remove to get the chromed piece off (each set), or do I need to make my own? How did you hold the whole contraption to re-rivet it?
Any advice would help me drink less and get more sleep! Thank you!

sphooch · 02-05-2017, 12:26 PM

Hi, I did mine on my deluxe 31, the plating is pricey but worth it. the rivets can be purchased at Brattons. the original color paint was mixed for me at Sherman Williams and I I brushed it on after spraying a couple coats of primer. the name of the top iron paint can be found in the restoration guide.take your time they can come out really nice. Ididn't have to take mine apart to have it plated so no help here with installing the stainless steel rivet.But in installing other rivets on the car I do know you have to heat it cherry red and peen it over, I used a tool to finish the rivets to make them look more factory. Good Luck THE HOOCH

sjhark · 02-06-2017, 11:49 AM

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Thanks, Hooch! I guess I just assumed that the platers would want the irons disassembled. I'll have to ask what they want.
My local paint guy said he could mix up the paint to match the color chip in the Paint and Finish Guide, so I at least have that going for me. Thanks for your help!

02-04-2017, 09:37 PM	#1
sjhark Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Brandon, SD Posts: 74	31 Deluxe Roadster top iron rivets Hi, all, I'm refinishing the top irons on my Deluxe Roadster and need to have the chromed pieces replated. I have about a hundred questions, and come up with more every time I look at them! Does anyone have any advice on doing this? Does anyone make replacement rivets for the two I have to remove to get the chromed piece off (each set), or do I need to make my own? How did you hold the whole contraption to re-rivet it? Any advice would help me drink less and get more sleep! Thank you!

02-05-2017, 12:26 PM	#2
sphooch Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 356	Re: 31 Deluxe Roadster top iron rivets Hi, I did mine on my deluxe 31, the plating is pricey but worth it. the rivets can be purchased at Brattons. the original color paint was mixed for me at Sherman Williams and I I brushed it on after spraying a couple coats of primer. the name of the top iron paint can be found in the restoration guide.take your time they can come out really nice. Ididn't have to take mine apart to have it plated so no help here with installing the stainless steel rivet.But in installing other rivets on the car I do know you have to heat it cherry red and peen it over, I used a tool to finish the rivets to make them look more factory. Good Luck THE HOOCH

02-06-2017, 11:49 AM	#3
sjhark Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Brandon, SD Posts: 74	Re: 31 Deluxe Roadster top iron rivets Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks, Hooch! I guess I just assumed that the platers would want the irons disassembled. I'll have to ask what they want. My local paint guy said he could mix up the paint to match the color chip in the Paint and Finish Guide, so I at least have that going for me. Thanks for your help!