Thread: Replate/Chrome?
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Old 12-29-2012, 12:29 PM
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SteveH
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It arrived today!

Here is 1 minute in the shop as a quick test.
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I think it will work out fine.

What I see is that the grey is a residue. It wirewheels off just fine

The rust has reduced the surface through MINOR pitting which leaves a fine grainy surface

The polish pass just shined up the surface, so the grainy surface is shiny (not our preferred outcome)

I would suggest that I make a gentle pass with my surfacing tools to put the metal back to smooth, then buff. They should shine right up. If that sounds too "invasive" I can just wirewheel and buff.

Your choice

Steve
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