Source to Restore/Refinish/Replate Brake Backing Plates

[Keith M.]

This might be a long shot...but I will never underestimate this resourceful group. I will be re-using my backing plates and am cleaning them up but would like to get them even better. Does anyone know a source that can restore/refinish/replate them? My understanding from the TIM&JG is the fronts are plated and rear are stamped galvanized. They have cleaned up pretty well via parts washing and Evaporust though some of the finish took a hit a little bit. See attached photos of my two rear plates...one before and one after. No, I do not want to replace them with others. These are the originals and have plenty of structural and form integrity. I can live with the aesthetics but want to see if I can do better. Not interested in any "judging" or award aspects just restoration to originality and preservation.
Keith

[James W.]

Re: Source to Restore/Refinish/Replate Brake Backing Plates

I had my '65 brake backing plates replated in clear/silver zinc finish. They look good, not great due to the base metal corrosion which makes areas not a smooth as the original finish.

Industrial Plating, Inc. here in Omaha, NE. did the work.

James

[Joe L.]

Re: Source to Restore/Refinish/Replate Brake Backing Plates

This might be a long shot...but I will never underestimate this resourceful group. I will be re-using my backing plates and am cleaning them up but would like to get them even better. Does anyone know a source that can restore/refinish/replate them? My understanding from the TIM&JG is the fronts are plated and rear are stamped galvanized. They have cleaned up pretty well via parts washing and Evaporust though some of the finish took a hit a little bit. See attached photos of my two rear plates...one before and one after. No, I do not want to replace them with others. These are the originals and have plenty of structural and form integrity. I can live with the aesthetics but want to see if I can do better. Not interested in any "judging" or award aspects just restoration to originality and preservation.
Keith

Keith-----

Check the area around the parking brake lever cut-out. This area often wears due to movement of the lever. I can't see it well enough in the photos.

[Keith M.]

Re: Source to Restore/Refinish/Replate Brake Backing Plates

Keith-----

Check the area around the parking brake lever cut-out. This area often wears due to movement of the lever. I can't see it well enough in the photos.

Seem ok to me. Even if they were not...can't imagine that would impact anything. Or do the slots act as a guide to keep the brake lever located to some degree?
Keith