Summary for black chrome plating Discussion
Black chrome plating for pinball machine hardware is presented as technically feasible but costly. In the RFQ, David K. asks about finishing a set of four legs, a lockdown bar, and two side rails for one machine, with the possibility of up to 10 sets if commercially viable. The reply says the work is "very doable" but "rather expensive," estimating it at about 2x to 3x the cost of bright chrome. The editor notes the RFQ is outdated but invites technical replies. The practical takeaway is that black chrome is an option for these parts, but the price premium may be significant enough to affect whether a larger run makes sense.
RFQ: I Need to have a set of 4 legs, lock down bar, and 2 side rails Black Chrome plated for a pinball machine. If this is commercially viable up to 10 sets may be done.
David K [surname deleted for privacy by Editor]
pinball machines – Arlington, Texas
2007
Ed. note: This RFQ is outdated, but technical replies are welcome, and readers are encouraged to post their own RFQs. But no public commercial suggestions please ( huh? why?).
Hi. David.
It is very doable, but rather expensive. Probably 2x to 3x the cost of bright chrome. Good luck.
Regards,
Ted Mooney, P.E.
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finishing.com – Pine Beach, New Jersey
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