Restoring a Chrome Radiator Surround from MG TD

Here we are restoring the radiator surround from a 1950's MG TD.
This brass radiator shell had suffered damage over the years and had lots of splits and dents that needed repair.
It is quite a detailed process to restore this item.
Follow the whole process, including stripping, polishing, metalwork repairs, metal polishing, electroplating with, copper nickel and chrome.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:40 - Removing the old plating
01:07 - First polishing before repair
07:15 - Repairs
20:49 - Polishing and preparation before first coppering
22:27 - First copper plating
27:34 - Polishing before second coppering
33:42 - Copper plating, for the second time
36:09 - Polishing and copper mopping
42:34 - Nickel and chrome electroplating
45:58 - Inspection
47:19 - Finished
If you need your parts restoring please contact us:
Marque Restore Chrome Plating
2 Dutton Road
Aldermans Green Industrial Estate
Coventry
Tel - 02476 622 225
Email - [e-mail]
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[@ecase727]

I had a bumper rechromed for my AMC AMX a few years ago. I was shocked on how expensive it was however when it came back it was so perfect it made it all worth while. I never really understood why it was so expensive. Now I see how much work actually goes into that process, it gives me a real appreciation for the craftsmanship in this process to archive these results.

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Happy you enjoyed the video

[@nkelly.9]

Would love to see a proper close up of the surface finish before the coppering to give us an idea of the depth of scratches/sanding marks/level of polishing that copper can fill . It would be a terrific guide to what the copper can/cannot fill. For that matter close ups of the finishes at each stage. Regardless, fantastic content once again. You have assembled a highly skilled crew of craftsmen at your premises.

[@w3vjp568]

5:10 “You can’t do this with a big tool, because you would end up wrapping the radiator shell around the spindle”. True, and I bet there’s a history behind that statement…

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Yes. You have to be very aware of what you are doing

[@michaelrandle4128]

Fantastic, would be great to see the customers reaction to the transformation.

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

It would, but most of them wouldn't like me sticking a camera in their face.

[@jacquespoirier9071]

much better quality than on the car when new !!! astonishing.

[@paulsmithson6866]

Great vid. Top marks to the narrator for sounding like Baldric too.

[@stevesloan6775]

The fineness in the hammer blows, blows me out. True craftsman at work. Thank you so much for sharing.... I had no idea this craft was so involved.

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Very welcome

[@gerardgerman9995]

Amazing to watch a seasoned craftsman

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Thanks for the comments.

[@russellnixon9981]

Great job guys looking as good as new.

[@johnd4273]

Love the care and detail taken .

[@johnellis2347]

What an incredible process

[@mylesross5712]

Amazing workmanship. Very high skill level

[@RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL]

beautiful restoration buddy, I liked it 👍

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Thank you very much!

[@realmusic4you]

It would very much help to know the cost of this job!

[@rayclark44]

Beautiful work guys. We now know where to bring our chrome work for restoration. Take care & stay safe Gentleman.

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Thanks 👍

[@ChewyGDRP]

Masters!

[@joelpalmer]

Another astonishing and informative video. This is a must see for anyone contemplating this process! Thank you and well done. Please let us know how many hours were involved.

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Thank you very much! Not exactly sure how many hours were taken up. The restoration took place over several days.

[@adamarcher3350]

Hello, Very interesting and informative videos!! I have a question. Can you plate nickel straight over brass without using copper as a strike?. Do the zinc in the brass mean that a copper strike is required over brass? Thanks for the advice and great videos

[@PatHaskell]

When you “blast those oxides from the surface” are you reversing the polarity compared to plating?

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Yes

[@deep6thisdeep6this92]

it's a wonder anyone can afford to have one of these restored! :) so chrome plating is a bit of misnomer... in that what we see is the nickel plating?

[@dentman62]

Correct 👍

[@skunkjobb]

No, chrome is the outer layer, the very metal we do see and it has a slightly different color than the nickel under it.

[@user-og6jd8qi4e]

bmw e23 kidney grille can't chrome ！！！

[@bladerunner6282]

gee... i'll bet THAT isn't very expensive! ha

[@anthonyolpin8567]

Needs better lighting.

[@ChromeandCarRestoration]

Thanks for the feedback. Completely agree. This was filmed before we bought some lights to improve the footage.