Alan that was truly an epic job involving the sciences of physics and chemistry to restore a very large and decrepit part. Combined with that the skilled metal working processes which would be classed as mechanical engineering. As with all metal working, things happen quickly/dynamically, whether it be a hammer blow, grinding it, machining it or welding it etc. All of it takes great skill. It is all very clever stuff , and educational, that you show us. I want to thank you for sharing this content. I must also say that the standard of your filming, editing and production content is of a very high standard which I find not only informative but enjoyable to watch. A fantastic result all round. No wonder that your client was thrilled, I would be too. Thank you , Damon Ross from Melbourne.
@@ChromeandCarRestoration Yes, we've had the chat about your Dad working in Moonee Ponds before. You are certainly carrying on the tradition in fine form, verily elevating the form and pushing the quality to higher levels. I love the fact that you are pursuing quality in your work, it is outstanding, it shows you care. Sadly these days it seems less and less people care about much beyond their personal gratification. I see the quality of chrome work on Rolls Royce/Bentley cars new and old and it is something to behold. Even the quality of chrome on original Lucas parts , which was exceptional, seemingly cannot be replicated. Your work meets those standards. Kudos to you Sir.
I couldn't keep up with these guys. I know that bumper must weigh a ton. The tiny bumpers on my MGB are heavier than they look, and I imagine the Olds bumper must weigh in at 5 times the amount. Great work to show what can be done.
Incredible job and a new lease of life for them parts and vehicle. I used to have a 1958 Buick Special, tons of chromed mazak that had pitted the same, couldn't get anybody to touch them at the time as they all said the parts would just blow out where the pitting was.
Great video! I've noticed that sometimes on rechromed bumpers, although they are nice and shiny etc, there is a certain 'wavyness' to the reflection when you look at the reflection of say a corrugated (patterned)roof above. Almost like the thicknes of the copper/chrome varies slightly across the surface & makes the reflection a bit 'hall of mirrors'. Have you ever seen that, & know what causes it?
Caused by rippled surface. Can be through uneven polishing. Also a lot of bumpers etc had ripples in the pressings from new. Our re-chroming is more reflective than new so it shows up any defects..
@ChromeandCarRestoration interesting, thanks. The one I saw was a Jaguar XJS bumper, where the center section was rechromed and the outer bits not, and there was a very obvious difference between them which I thought wierd as the center presumably was as straight as outer parts to start with.
@@ChromeandCarRestoration I've been told that chrome may sometimes not apply on the nicel when doing that. Im wondering if I can copper plate it myself
@@dymitri2629 You have been told the wrong information. Get yourself a copy of 'The Canning Handbook on Electroplating' it has all the information you need. The older the edition the better.
Yes we do. You can either email sales@marquerestore.co.uk or we have a whatsapp number in the uk (+44) 07832 157 829. You may have to drop the 0 from the number.
Alan that was truly an epic job involving the sciences of physics and chemistry to restore a very large and decrepit part.
Combined with that the skilled metal working processes which would be classed as mechanical engineering.
As with all metal working, things happen quickly/dynamically, whether it be a hammer blow, grinding it, machining it or welding it etc.
All of it takes great skill.
It is all very clever stuff , and educational, that you show us.
I want to thank you for sharing this content.
I must also say that the standard of your filming, editing and production content is of a very high standard which I find not only informative but enjoyable to watch.
A fantastic result all round.
No wonder that your client was thrilled, I would be too.
Thank you ,
Damon Ross from Melbourne.
Thanks for the positive comments. My dad did polishing and plating in the 1960's in Moonee Ponds.
@@ChromeandCarRestoration Yes, we've had the chat about your Dad working in Moonee Ponds before.
You are certainly carrying on the tradition in fine form, verily elevating the form and pushing the quality to higher levels.
I love the fact that you are pursuing quality in your work, it is outstanding, it shows you care.
Sadly these days it seems less and less people care about much beyond their personal gratification.
I see the quality of chrome work on Rolls Royce/Bentley cars new and old and it is something to behold. Even the quality of chrome on original Lucas parts , which was exceptional, seemingly cannot be replicated.
Your work meets those standards.
Kudos to you Sir.
@@nkelly.9 Thanks
Good video. People often don't realize the huge amount of time and effort required to restore and rechrome old parts, and how that affects the cost.
You are correct
A strong hombre to hold the bumper and polish etc.
You are dead right
So much work, few people understand the amount of hard work and effort that goes into making it look so good, great video, thanks
Real life heroes. Working under difficult conditions.
I couldn't keep up with these guys. I know that bumper must weigh a ton. The tiny bumpers on my MGB are heavier than they look, and I imagine the Olds bumper must weigh in at 5 times the amount. Great work to show what can be done.
Right on
Thanks for the inside look at your chrome shop. 👍
No problem 👍
Nice balance between workshop sounds and background .music.
Quality job
Thank you very much! I have struggled finding the correct balance in the past. You think it is right then when you upload it the levels change.
I think there was a good balance.
Absolutely marvellous video 👍👍
Many thanks
Incredible job and a new lease of life for them parts and vehicle. I used to have a 1958 Buick Special, tons of chromed mazak that had pitted the same, couldn't get anybody to touch them at the time as they all said the parts would just blow out where the pitting was.
We do the best with the parts we are given to restore.
Well done!
Thanks. It was not an easy job.
Grate craftsman ship😊😊😊
Thanks
Wow!
Thanks
How much did it cost?
How much to do something like that? $$ It's a lot of work?
Great video! I've noticed that sometimes on rechromed bumpers, although they are nice and shiny etc, there is a certain 'wavyness' to the reflection when you look at the reflection of say a corrugated (patterned)roof above. Almost like the thicknes of the copper/chrome varies slightly across the surface & makes the reflection a bit 'hall of mirrors'. Have you ever seen that, & know what causes it?
Caused by rippled surface. Can be through uneven polishing. Also a lot of bumpers etc had ripples in the pressings from new. Our re-chroming is more reflective than new so it shows up any defects..
@ChromeandCarRestoration interesting, thanks. The one I saw was a Jaguar XJS bumper, where the center section was rechromed and the outer bits not, and there was a very obvious difference between them which I thought wierd as the center presumably was as straight as outer parts to start with.
@@asdreww That would be uneven polishing. Those XJS bumper tops are difficult to do as they are almost flat creating a mirror and showing everything.
Is it possible to apply only chrome plating on a part that has already a copper and nickel layer applied onto?
Cheers
Yes
@@ChromeandCarRestoration I've been told that chrome may sometimes not apply on the nicel when doing that. Im wondering if I can copper plate it myself
@@dymitri2629 You have been told the wrong information. Get yourself a copy of 'The Canning Handbook on Electroplating' it has all the information you need. The older the edition the better.
Hi. Do you receive, restore and send items back internationally. If yes how to contact you?
Yes we do. You can either email sales@marquerestore.co.uk or we have a whatsapp number in the uk (+44) 07832 157 829. You may have to drop the 0 from the number.