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musonick · 14th Apr 2012, 8:25 pm

Thanks Sean,
I'm afraid the de-plating was nerve racking enough let alone plating!
Only two of five pro electroplaters responded to my enquiry, the least expensive estimated at £1,200.

This plater had experience with Rockolas and also suggested polish finishing as an alternative.

The base metal (Mazak? Still not certain) polishes very well with the correct compound and will be lacquer coated.

Should I ever decide to have the jukebox plated, the bulk of the prep work will already be done.
I will post some pics when the box is finished; hopefully in the 'Success Stories' section!

Nick.

14th Apr 2012, 8:25 pm	#25
musonick Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sudbury Hill, Middlesex, UK. Posts: 200	Re: Chrome stripping Thanks Sean, I'm afraid the de-plating was nerve racking enough let alone plating! Only two of five pro electroplaters responded to my enquiry, the least expensive estimated at £1,200. This plater had experience with Rockolas and also suggested polish finishing as an alternative. The base metal (Mazak? Still not certain) polishes very well with the correct compound and will be lacquer coated. Should I ever decide to have the jukebox plated, the bulk of the prep work will already be done. I will post some pics when the box is finished; hopefully in the 'Success Stories' section! Nick.