Electroplating

[Braaap]

The workshop manuals for these old bikes often mention electroplating to restore worn fits.

Here's how 😊

[shifter]

That's champion I will be having a go at at least one of those processes

[Mick D]

Hi

I re-plated, (zinc), the majority of the fasteners on my Triumph restoration using similar methods, I bought a variable DC power supply as I found phone chargers etc. to provide too much flow resulting in a grainy finish.

A soft brass brush, (the type used for cleaning your 'Hush Puppies'), really brings up the finish after plating.

Cheap zinc / carbon batteries from the pound shop are an easy source of zinc sheet.

Regards Mick

[Peter Morris]

6"x 6" 10 gauge zinc soakers can be bought at any roofing materials supplier for around £1 each.