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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: Waxintaxin on June 12, 2006, 09:15 PM

Title: Gold stem info
Post by: Waxintaxin on June 12, 2006, 09:15 PM

Gold stem info wanted please

The goldy plate , what is it ?

I have just got one and it seems to have a residual really gold coloured layer , then a light gold layer underneath

Whats that all about you goosey know it alls lol

And can you get the stem stickers other than on us ebay

Rich :) 

Title: Re: Gold stem info
Post by: sawzall on June 12, 2006, 09:32 PM

i have been told they are brass plated then lacquered i am trying to find someone to re plate mine will let you know if i have any luck :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Gold stem info
Post by: Waxintaxin on June 12, 2006, 09:34 PM

If thats right , then its the laquer that is coming off mine

Good score then , as it polishes up lovely

Rich

Title: Re: Gold stem info
Post by: Jazzchimp on June 12, 2006, 09:37 PM

Where's Stu when you need him?

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v636/Jazzchimp/goldmember.jpg)

Title: Re: Gold stem info
Post by: Coastvl on June 14, 2006, 01:17 PM

According to an interview with Skip hess, it was brass plated and then clear coated. Any plater should be able to do them. Then just clear coat it.

Title: Re: Gold stem info
Post by: kdw712 on June 20, 2006, 01:47 PM

Quote from: Coastvl on June 14, 2006, 01:17 PM

According to an interview with Skip hess, it was brass plated and then clear coated. Any plater should be able to do them. Then just clear coat it.

that interview is over on VBMX in the talk section
well worth a read