BSA Owners' Club Workshop Discussions

The BSA Workshop => Twins => Topic started by: oceanobsession on 05 Aug, 2022, 22:07

Title: ZINC PLATING IN THE MIDLANDS
Post by: oceanobsession on 05 Aug, 2022, 22:07
Can anyone recomend a company in the midlands for zinc plating nuts bolts studs etc , phil.
Title: Re: ZINC PLATING IN THE MIDLANDS
Post by: chaz on 05 Aug, 2022, 22:34
with the costs associated and zinc being thinner than chrome, why not do it yourself.
I did it years ago, all I would say is dry and oil threads to prevent rust forming

https://www.frost.co.uk/zinc-plating-complete-kit-5l/
Title: Re: ZINC PLATING IN THE MIDLANDS
Post by: cdsdorset on 05 Aug, 2022, 22:54
There is one in Droitwitch. Can't remember the name sorry.
Title: Re: ZINC PLATING IN THE MIDLANDS
Post by: Spaceman on 06 Aug, 2022, 08:48
This company?:

https://midlands-electroplating.com/

I always do my own zinc plating but only plate nuts, bolts or studs if I can't buy them new or in SS form. Ideally, parts to be plated need to be in good condition and not pitted as a result of corrosion. Zinc plating is relatively easy to do with a kit costing less than £100 but does take a certain amount of experience to get good results.