Hardware Plating

[hydrodriver]

Have any of you had your hardware replated? If so who did it. I am wanting to have my bridge and tailstop replated. It is gold.

 

Thanks

[tweed2]

I've done black powder coating for Rickenbacker stuff before and it's not cheap. Plating isn't any cheaper. If the parts are readily available (and they should be), buying new would be the most finacially efficient way to fix the problem.

[hydrodriver]

Wish I could find new parts but I have an old Sheraton with the narrow bridge and can't find one anywhere!

[amx05462]

http://www.caswellplating.com/electroplating-anodizing/gold-plating-kits/gold-brush-plating/plug-n-plate-gold-kit.html

 

 

you could go this route

 

ive used there chrome and nickel kits . they work very well

[Whitmore Willy]

To AMX,

 

... That does look interesting. Thanks for the link!

Might give it a try myself, sometime.

 

Hydrodriver,

 

See what a jewelry shop would charge.

 

Willy

[hydrodriver]

Thanks Guys for the links and ideas. I Certainly appreciate the help!

[Coach]

I restore old cars and use a company here in the Chicago area, http://www.thefinishingtouchinc.com/ . These guys are not cheap, but when you have to have it you have to have it.

 

I have gold trim on my Rickenbacker, the control plate is worn where my hand brushes when I pick. One of these days I will spend the money to buy a replacement, but the truth is if you play your instrument that gold plating wears REALLY quick.

 

-Harry

[wiggy]

Thanks Guys for the links and ideas. I Certainly appreciate the help!

 

Whereabouts on the planet are you?

 

Difficult to offer possible sources without knowing.