|
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
08-27-2023, 02:07 PM | #21 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Prescott, AZ
Posts: 132
|
Re: "butler" finish for instrument panel?
Quote:
I beg to differ. Compare a chrome plated item next to a nickel plated item and you will clearly see the difference. True, chrome does protect the underlying nickel, however their appearances are different. Chrome= Cold bluish tint. Nickel= Warm silver like tint. Last edited by AzBob; 08-27-2023 at 02:19 PM. |
|
08-28-2023, 04:04 PM | #22 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Posts: 16,467
|
Re: "butler" finish for instrument panel?
All three coats are thin but none are opaque. The process is done so that they will all remain well attached to the base material and to each other. Ornamental chrome plate is picky about what it will stick to. Chrome doesn't tarnish like copper and nickel.
|
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|
08-29-2023, 09:43 PM | #23 |
Member
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 79
|
Re: "butler" finish for instrument panel?
A bit off topic, does anyone make black decals for the ribbed dash inserts, instead of trying to paint them?
|
08-30-2023, 03:25 AM | #24 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 1,113
|
Re: "butler" finish for instrument panel?
I find it relatively easy to cover the edges of the inserts with thin masking tape then carefully cut away around the perimeter with razor blades and a sharp utility knife. Clean the panel with acetone before you apply the tape, and use a semigloss or satin black paint from a rattle can. I’ve done a couple this way with good results.
__________________
JayJay San Francisco Bay Area ------------------------ 1930 Murray Town Sedan 1931 Briggs S/W Town Sedan |
01-26-2024, 05:11 AM | #25 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 890
|
Re: "butler" finish for instrument panel?
Craig Ricker did not retire two years ago as I still use him as I'm sending a bunch of stuff out to him when he gets back from Vacation witch will be about March as he told me a few weeks ago and he lives in Sylvania, Ohio
|
01-26-2024, 07:05 AM | #26 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 2,114
|
Re: "butler" finish for instrument panel?
|
01-26-2024, 06:56 PM | #27 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC
Posts: 601
|
Re: "butler" finish for instrument panel?
Craig plated some small parts for me las year. He does beautiful work.
Jim |
|
|
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|