Without going to the expense of re-zinc, how do I go about restoring the colour and shine to hinges. Maybe there is no way, but each time I get hinges re-zinked, they don't seem to work as well. help.
Restoring the shine to Hinges, etc.
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Posted 01 June 2007 - 10:21 PM
You need a better zinc plater maybe
Never rebuilt a hinge so no idea
But we've just had some gear cad plated and everything looks good and seems to work (bonnet hinges)
Pics to follow in Welbys build thread
Never rebuilt a hinge so no idea
But we've just had some gear cad plated and everything looks good and seems to work (bonnet hinges)
Pics to follow in Welbys build thread
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Posted 03 June 2007 - 06:38 PM
My hinges and catches are in getting re-zinced as I type. I'll let you know how they come out. Should be within a week, I'm hoping.
I know they're all rivetted together so disassembly wasn't an option for me (maybe someone out there knows more about sourcing those type of rivets than me, if that is the case then speak up, because the rivets in bonnet hinges wear out which renders the hinge useless for anyone wanting their bonnet to close properly).
Other than that, If you can stretch the spring out, you may be able to paint them???
I know they're all rivetted together so disassembly wasn't an option for me (maybe someone out there knows more about sourcing those type of rivets than me, if that is the case then speak up, because the rivets in bonnet hinges wear out which renders the hinge useless for anyone wanting their bonnet to close properly).
Other than that, If you can stretch the spring out, you may be able to paint them???
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Posted 03 June 2007 - 07:41 PM
I got mine plated and it cost me $130 for all my catches, bonnet hinges and door hinges and I cant complain about the quality either.
Squarepants, anyone who can use a lathe should be able to knock up some rivets, I think Toranamat did some out of stainless for his
Squarepants, anyone who can use a lathe should be able to knock up some rivets, I think Toranamat did some out of stainless for his
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Posted 03 June 2007 - 07:44 PM
My plater can remove and re rivet
Costs more but it can be done
He plated all Welbys stuff for the Targa hatch
Didn't need to redo the hinge rivets on that one though
Costs more but it can be done
He plated all Welbys stuff for the Targa hatch
Didn't need to redo the hinge rivets on that one though
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Posted 03 June 2007 - 08:39 PM
I replaced the rivets on my bonnet hinges with stainless steel bolts machined down to suit.
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Posted 03 June 2007 - 09:31 PM
Rogee! I'm a fitter and turner by trade so lathe work is not a problem, I never thought of making my own rivets though. Very industrious of you 
, thanks for the tip. I might go into reco'ing bonet hinges if there's a buck in it! 
, thanks for the tip. I might go into reco'ing bonet hinges if there's a buck in it!
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Posted 04 June 2007 - 01:24 PM
always happy to helpRogee! I'm a fitter and turner by trade so lathe work is not a problem, I never thought of making my own rivets though. Very industrious of you
make them out of stainless or something similar for the best results
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Posted 13 June 2007 - 07:29 PM
I got my hinges and catches back...
BLING! They are almost as bright as chrome (but I know the shine won't last as long as chrome
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But for $60 for 2 hinges (incl. springs) and the top and botton catches, I couldn't be happier!
Anyone out there need new rivets for their hinges?
BLING! They are almost as bright as chrome (but I know the shine won't last as long as chrome
).But for $60 for 2 hinges (incl. springs) and the top and botton catches, I couldn't be happier!
Anyone out there need new rivets for their hinges?
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Posted 21 June 2007 - 11:21 PM
Squarepants, I'm about to do my hinges.
Don't know if I need rivets yet.
Who did your plating?
Where are you located?
John.
Don't know if I need rivets yet.
Who did your plating?
Where are you located?
John.
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Posted 22 June 2007 - 03:59 PM
I'm in Brisbane.
Got them done at Argo Plating in Moorooka, but there's another one on the North side somewhere.
I'm also getting my bumpers reco'd there so he probably gave me a good price on the hinges.
If your bonnet opens and closes without its allignment moving around too much then you don't need rivets. My bonnet sat up 5mm or so in one corner when I closed it but then I could push that corner down and it would line up fine, until I opened it again. I tried moving the hinge down but then the bonnet would dip and hit the cowell panel when I opened it.
Got them done at Argo Plating in Moorooka, but there's another one on the North side somewhere.
I'm also getting my bumpers reco'd there so he probably gave me a good price on the hinges.
If your bonnet opens and closes without its allignment moving around too much then you don't need rivets. My bonnet sat up 5mm or so in one corner when I closed it but then I could push that corner down and it would line up fine, until I opened it again. I tried moving the hinge down but then the bonnet would dip and hit the cowell panel when I opened it.
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Posted 27 November 2012 - 01:43 PM
I know they're all rivetted together so disassembly wasn't an option for me (maybe someone out there knows more about sourcing those type of rivets than me, if that is the case then speak up, because the rivets in bonnet hinges wear out which renders the hinge useless for anyone wanting their bonnet to close properly).
Has anyone sourced any of these rivets? Is there perhaps an oversize fitment to restore the integrity of the hinge?
How many restorations have you seen marred whereby the bonnet "pops up" at the trailing edge because of slop in the rivets.
Might be a job for RPA or RSP.
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Posted 11 December 2012 - 07:44 AM
i remember many years ago i had some cad plating done - looked good but never lasted . had some more done on a hq holden & i clear coated them with acrylic clear . looked bloody great . when i do my torana peices in cad i will be clear coating again - using 2k clear this time .. might not suit everyone but worked for me ..
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Posted 13 December 2012 - 02:08 PM
zinc plating might be a better bet?i remember many years ago i had some cad plating done - looked good but never lasted . had some more done on a hq holden & i clear coated them with acrylic clear . looked bloody great . when i do my torana peices in cad i will be clear coating again - using 2k clear this time .. might not suit everyone but worked for me ..
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