Replicating an original chrome-plated finish with paint can be difficult, but that’s why Eastwood developed the Liquid Chrome system. Intended to recreate the bright, smooth appearance of chrome trim, it’s been a staple of the lineup for years. This system uses a micro-fine metallic silver paint followed by high-gloss, optically […]
One of the first Eastwood products I ever purchased was a Golden Cad replica paint kit for a Volkswagen I was resto-modding. I wanted to match the original yellow chromate plating finish on some engine hardware that had corroded. I didn’t need it to be concours-perfect, it just needed to […]
When electroplating any piece of metal in your workspace, it is absolutely important that you exercise safety and take the proper precautions to avoid any kind of injury.
For any automotive restoration or decorative project, the most important step in the process is preparation. Electroplating is a process that is no exception to this rule. It is very important to make sure you prepare the objects correctly and thoroughly before you begin electroplating them. In fact, the actual electroplating procedure is really the last step in the entire process. Below, we have put together a tutorial on how to properly prepare your metal parts for electroplating.
When you are using an electroplating process to coat one of your metal auto parts, it is important to know how to control the thickness of the electroplate you are adhering to the part. The thickness of a coated electroplate has….
