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Consensus on home plating.

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haynes66:
so is it zinc or nickel you use?

philward:

--- Quote from: haynes66 on January 24, 2022, 06:56:14 PM ---so is it zinc or nickel you use?

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Its zinc

haynes66:
many thanks. i know the price of zinc plating isnt very expensive but i guess it would add up if i restore two or three bikes.  i'll give it a shot

philward:
As I have said on previous post Pete, I like it as I do the zincing as I build the bike up - i.e. as I build a set of carbs, I zinc the metal work (as opposed to waiting to get sufficient parts together to make it economical to send to the zinc platers, and then risk losing bits)

Lobo:
Thanks all - it seems a thumbs up for home zinc plating.
Can anyone suggest how best to finish the highlighted parts in the pics?
And the ‘main plate’ - should I simply polish it?
Ta,
Simon

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