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Technical Board => Restoration Help => Topic started by: Mc Bean on August 08, 2012, 05:23:51 PM

Title: Scratch plate frosting
Post by: Mc Bean on August 08, 2012, 05:23:51 PM
Hi All

Has anyone have a formula for the frosting on door scratch plates, just had a set re-chromed and would like to frost them.
Oh also would anyone have an FC L/H Nasco guard mirror they would like to sell to match the R/H side, panelvan type. ( if they made one )

Thanks Andrew
Title: Re: Scratch plate frosting
Post by: FCRB26 on August 08, 2012, 06:39:47 PM
Original scratch plates are S/S and the centre area would have been bead blasted i assume thats how they get the frosting.


Pete
Title: Re: Scratch plate frosting
Post by: Mc Bean on August 08, 2012, 09:15:33 PM
Hi Pete
the scratch plates seemed to have a copper undertone to them under the chrome, like when you rub through paint to undercoat.
But the beadblasting centres make a lot of sense.

Thanks
Title: Re: Scratch plate frosting
Post by: graham_fuller on August 08, 2012, 10:14:40 PM
Hi,
The scratch plates were actually brass
not s/s.I think you willfind they were
chromed then masked and bead blasted.
cheers,
Graham










Title: Re: Scratch plate frosting
Post by: Mc Bean on August 09, 2012, 05:32:16 PM
Hi Graham,
That makes a lot of sense too. looking for a descent bead blaster now or to leave nice shiny chrome.

Thanks people.  ???
Title: Re: Scratch plate frosting
Post by: FCRB26 on August 09, 2012, 06:10:16 PM
I have a big bead blasting cabinet your welcome too use and some blasting tape.
Title: Re: Scratch plate frosting
Post by: NES304 on August 09, 2012, 06:51:50 PM
Quote from: fchoon on August 09, 2012, 06:10:16 PM
I have a big bead blasting cabinet your welcome too use and some blasting tape.
My front end fit in there heh heh ;D
Title: Re: Scratch plate frosting
Post by: Mc Bean on August 09, 2012, 07:19:20 PM
Pete
When I pick them up I will take you up on that offer, just hope we Don't blast through the chrome or will have to start again.
But we will never ever know if we don't give it a go. Might have to practice on some of NESes parts first.
Title: Re: Scratch plate frosting
Post by: FCRB26 on August 09, 2012, 08:09:13 PM
I also have a full sand blasting set up atlas copco 500 cfm deutz turbocharged compressor and a australian abrasives fully blinged up brand new set u with air con helmet ect


so i have all the toys ..
Title: Re: Scratch plate frosting
Post by: fink fc on August 09, 2012, 08:41:51 PM
Quote from: fchoon on August 09, 2012, 08:09:13 PM
I also have a full sand blasting set up atlas copco 500 cfm deutz turbocharged compressor and a australian abrasives fully blinged up brand new set u with air con helmet ect


so i have all the toys ..
No need to brag Hoon ! :P
I've got an anvil and a Dawn vice[a red one]so there!lol,Gaz. :P
Title: Re: Scratch plate frosting
Post by: NES304 on August 09, 2012, 10:38:37 PM
Quote from: Mc Bean on August 09, 2012, 07:19:20 PM
Pete
When I pick them up I will take you up on that offer, just hope we Don't blast through the chrome or will have to start again.
But we will never ever know if we don't give it a go. Might have to practice on some of NESes parts first.
I have a spare drivers scratch plate somewhere buried......
Title: Re: Scratch plate frosting
Post by: vmx-mxr on August 09, 2012, 11:07:21 PM
Andrew
PM sent re scratch plates
Dave Mac
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