Topic: Grille Rivets

[must69]

Pretty Clever Jim.  I did not realize Harbor sold a press like that. 
Phil

[must69]

Jim, in your reply you mentioned the ashtray rivets.  I am about to start working on the ashtray. Any recommendations for replicating the original “galvanized” finish?
Thanks.
Phil

[jwc66k]

Phil,
The plating shop I use has a new zinc finish called "dull zinc". I say new, it's been in use for about three years. I prefer to glass bead blast everything I send and keep it super clean - no fingerprints (oily hands leave marks). That combination replicates cad plating closely. There is a technical problem with standard zinc plating for ash trays, the zinc has a tendency to be deposited on the outside of the ash tray. The inside gets some plating but to get a decent look inside, the outside will have to get more. There are fixtures used to deposit zinc on an inside surface but they get expensive.
Jim

[DKutz]

Rick at NPD just posted on VMF that they will be carrying grilles with correct rivets and colors soon.

[NEFaurora]

"Rick at NPD just posted on VMF that they will be carrying grilles with correct rivets and colors soon."

Yeah, I had sent Rick an E-mail and pics of the available "OEM" looking rivets that are sold today that are fully available.  Rick sent all the info to his Overseas supplier of the Grilles..

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Tony K.

[must69]

Jim, were you happy with the finish on your ashtray?  Can I ask where you had it done?
Thanks.
Phil

[jwc66k]

- were you happy with the finish on your ashtray?  Can I ask where you had it done?

Yes I was happy. I'm in Silicon Valley where many hi-tech plating shops exist. My work is done on a "special" basis, minimal paperwork, no due date and a lot charge is applied. It is a car friendly shop, which helps.
Jim