Restoring Vintage Weber Air Horns and Re-Nickel Plating!

[@1ocean515]

Precise and thorough as usual Mike. You explanations of what you are doing is much appreciated! 👍

[@MikesRestorations]

Thanks 1ocean Its a pleasure to share

[@aaronblakeley9442]

Outstanding!

[@MikesRestorations]

Thanks Aaron Cheers!

[@roundtailrestoration]

That's something that I would like to try. If for nothing else than the science of it. Next project! Looks great, Mike. Those carbs are going to be so nice when their done.

[@MikesRestorations]

Hello Chris Thanks Definately I think you should give it a try..Its not too difficult and results are fantastic!

[@gplusgplus2286]

Glad to hear from you again Mike!

[@MikesRestorations]

Thanks Gplus its good to be back!

[@amundsen575]

fantastic as always, caswell needs to link to your videos as they are the best at showing their products and proper plating technique.

[@MikesRestorations]

Thank you They are always a big help at Caswell!

[@danwood1047]

Another beauty, Mike. Thanks for posting your work. You are an inspiration!

[@MikesRestorations]

Thank you Dan I appreciate your enthusiasm=)

[@peem1244]

Hi Mike, hope you are keeping well. Awesome work on the horns Mike, well done. They look like new again! Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and keep up the good work.

[@MikesRestorations]

Hello Pedro thank you and good to hear from you. Doing well and trying to move forward with some pandemic headwinds.. You too keep safe and healthy!

[@Motown454]

As always Mike great job. Any time I want to see plating of something I check back here. Great information.

[@MikesRestorations]

Thanks Motown454 I appreciate your feedback=)

[@harley1793]

Hi Mike thank you for the video, they are like Christmas presents!

[@MikesRestorations]

Thanks Harley17 Merry Christmas!

[@dondarrock7676]

Awesome work as always Mike

[@MikesRestorations]

Thanks Don

[@axisvaporhoningindustries4312]

Have you thought of vapor honing for prepping for plating

[@johnc2227]

Nice work mate 👌

[@MikesRestorations]

Thanks 👍

[@Zen_Modeling]

Thank-U THANK-U Thank-U FINALLY Someone has Explained what the Acid Prep Bath is & WHAT it is for??? I’ve spent hours perusing the net trying to find this information! Gold Plating Services sells it as a Plating “ACTIVATOR” & sells it for $40 a quart. I researched the ingredients & listed Sulphuric acid. So I purchased some M/C Battery acid filler & used that.($12) 📍Do you by chance know what the dilution ratio % if of your Acid dip?? 💯EXCELLENT VIDEO Sir!!! I’m only Nickel plating some Brass on much smaller [1.25 scale Auto Replica Machined parts] that I use for models. But process is the same. Excellent Video & Much Appreciated!! Lee PS: Almost forgot, you also helped me with using Cotton Gauze for covering the Nickel Anode!!! Another item I had endlessly researched until seeing it on your AWESOME VIDEO!!!!

[@jakemurphy1054]

Cant wait for more vids, keep up the great work!!

[@MikesRestorations]

Thanks Jake!

[@guzf344]

Amazing! Thanks Mike.

[@MikesRestorations]

My pleasure!

[@daverph]

Another great and informative video, thanks for sharing!

[@MikesRestorations]

Thank you David!

[@jankotze1959]

Thanks Mike that was very informative and looks awesome

[@MikesRestorations]

Thanks Jan

[@WiksGarage]

Nice job mike!

[@MikesRestorations]

Thanks Duane

[@1conu593]

I think for the pitting you might try copper first ! Apparently that’s the way to go to cover defects heavy copper plating then polish then nickel

[@MikesRestorations]

Yes for sure a copper flash coat is the best way to fill in the pitting. I will look into copper plating at some point in the future Cheers!

[@1conu593]

@@MikesRestorations you’ll be surprised its on of the easiest to do

[@todaylets2583]

Good job. Why not copper plate to fill in the pits before nickel plating?

[@carlmcrobcustomgoldsmith11]

Hey man....nickel plating is the scourge of the the jewellery industry...one of my least favourite tasks is to remove or repolish it. It is so hard! Quite a job to tackle....well done.

[@MikesRestorations]

Hello Carl thank you Yes its incredibly hard!

[@SIXFIX]

Great video keep it up😍

[@MikesRestorations]

Thank you sixfix

[@Radar8717]

There is a creator that restores golf clubs and use electro plating to strip the nickel off the surfaces so as to prep the surfaces perfectly smooth then replates the club heads to a near perfect finish without all the buffing .

[@MikesRestorations]

There are some real talented people out there! thanks for sharing

[@mercedesbenzmaster9183]

superb!!!!!!

[@MikesRestorations]

Thank you Master!

[@richardporcari7206]

Mike, excellent work as always. So good to see someone who understands the law of diminishing returns and puts it into practice with prudent restraint. I am looking to do some plating for some pinball machine parts, but I hesitate because I don't know what to do as far as disposal is concerned. What do you do for disposal of spent solutions?

[@MikesRestorations]

Hello Richard The nickel plating solutions will store for many years..same also for the zinc plating chemicals I store everything in sealed buckets and so far have had no need to dump any chemicals. Most everything is water based and would eventually evaporate..when evaporation does occur I just add a little more distilled water and is good as new. A worthwhile investment if you are contemplating doing things on a continuing bases

[@HVASEA]

I am interested in re plating ice machine evaporator grids. Over the years the nickel plating has worn off and at the point the industry standard is to just replace the grid. The costs of the replacement grid is usually more than the machine is worth. This financially becomes the end of the machines life. Any suggestions on what voltage and amperage as to how long to soak the grid in the solution? It's about 24" x 18" Looks like the a bunch of squares like ice cubes would fit in? Any pointers would be great... Thanks :)

[@MikesRestorations]

Hello QSSCEO To be honest Im just a hobbies with some small parts experience..Im not sure where to begin on something larger and guessing the amps. Amperage is fairly low though for electroplating nickel. A commercial plater might be the best bet!

[@thomasbonde2118]

Enjoy the cold beer

[@MikesRestorations]

Thanks Tomas is was great!

[@johnblanton9969]

Why did Caswell recommend not stripping all of the old nickel plating off first, and since you didn't, why not plate with copper and sand it down to fill in the pits prior to the new nickel plate?

[@MikesRestorations]

Hello John It was just recommended by Jason at Caswell at the time this would be the way to proceed. A copper first coating would be the ultimate but at that time I was not set up do plate with copper. Going forward that's the best ways as nickel its just too hard a surface. Cheers!

[@julioaliano6947]

Es un excelente trabajo!! De principio a fin no e visto algo igual . gracias por compartirlo

[@MikesRestorations]

Muchos gracias Julio=)

[@benkanobe7500]

Which Caswell kit did you purchase?

[@MikesRestorations]

Hello Ben. I originally started pelting with the 1 1/2 gallon kit. I have since upgraded to the 3 gallon and added various components to it. If you would be restoring a car with this kit I would recommend the 3 gallon..eventually you will need it. Good luck!

[@Wheel_Horse]

Your Mom is gonna be pissed when she finds her crock pot missing!