Recent content by Irontoys

*******, you are correct that an aluminum part requires extra processing to plate. Treated with special cleaners, then a zincate, to fool the bath that it is pot metal, then nickel, and chrome. Steel, much easier. Would like to suggest you add some bosses, for threaded holes. 1) to drill and tap...

Don: I looked for but didn't find the answer. Are you going with base/clear, or using acrylic enamel with hardener? I have a 1960 on a rotisserie. Not quite as far along. I have purchased supplies for base/clear, but having second thought. With acrylic enamel, I can always touch up. Never tried...

Thomas: long time visitor, joined just to express my admiration for your project garage. It's taken several days to get through it. It has been time well spent. The text and pictures are great. A wish to say thanks for a nice story, well told. Scott