Posted by Keith on April 08, 2003 at 11:32:26:
In Reply to: Re: Nickel Plating??? posted by Art H on April 07, 2003 at 23:08:32:
Seem to me that just about any plating can wear off. Anyway, I was just exploring options since I can have the plating done here.
I wasn't clear on plating the valves. I was referring to plating the valve section of the tuba - external cosmetic only. However, now that I think of it, we often use silver plate as a "lubricant" on bearing bores, etc. I might look into having flash silver plating done to my valve bearings (.0002-.0003 inches thick). It is softer than the brass and should help things seat better during the rebuild.
Keith "Candy Apple Red would look good, also" Martin