Re: [FWDLK] Molding DeSoto Chevrons and a request for help/info

["Paul Schmidt" <shmitato@xxxxxxx>]

Remember one thing, aluminum must be zinc plated before it can be chrome or
copper plated.
           Paul A. Schmidt
-----Original Message-----
From: brians <brians@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wednesday, August 18, 1999 9:38 PM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Molding DeSoto Chevrons and a request for help/info


>Ron,
>
>Re your request for info about vacuum metallizing, please
>note that normal vacuum metallizing is not very good for
>exterior parts due to its softness and limited durability to
>weathering but if the chevrons are vacuum metallized then it
>would be a good idea to suggest using them only for shows
>since I assume you are planning to cast them in either
>urethane or some other casting plastic. If you want the
>added durability for exterior use then a clear top coat is
>required. You might instead consider harder tooling and
>casting them in aluminum or zinc with conventional plating
>processes.
>
>