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If it were me, I would have your old ones replated.
There would probably a difference is shine between a replate and an NOS piece.
I've done this on some trim items before and the replate will beat an NOS hands
down. The NOS although never used would be duller and have a different
appearance. Remember plating processes have been refined more since the 50's and
a show chrome plater puts alot more effort in restoring a piece (often better
than new) then the factory did. Now if your core
looks like alot of work needs to be done, take the NOS and have the NOS and the
other side replated. Having a piece that needs alot of work and plating
it will cost you more than the NOS plus re-plating. I've been through over
$4K in plating on my car and I've learned alot from my mistakes, just thought
this might save you a few $. Hope this helps.
Take Care,
Frank
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2002 4:49
PM
Subject: [FWDLK] NOS versus new
Hi all
I have the opportunity to buy an NOS chrome
plated part for the front fender/headlight assembly on my
'57.
Unfortunately there is only one side available,
so I will have to have the other re-plated. I'm wondering what difference
there would be in color/shine etc......or would I be better off just
getting both my old cores re-plated?
Thanks for any help.
Owen
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