Wow thats absolutely astronomical. The main cost of nickel plating will be the prep work. If you're happy for them to be plated as-is, i have no idea where that price has come from.
I've just ordered all the bits to do it myself:
10L White vinegar - £10
100g Nickel Anode (enough for LOTS) - £7 (i could find it cheaper im sure)
10L Hcl Acid Dip is optional (brick cleaner) - £10
Salt, Gloves, Bucket, Charger/PSU/Battery, Wires, Croc Clips already got.
A family friend is big into his classic motorbikes and he mentioned to me recently that the Chrome plating business has a 6-12 month waiting list thanks to the Covid shutdowns. Maybe they're taking advantage of the situation?
You're not far from me. I'll give it a try over the next few weeks and if my bits turn out well i'd do it for a few beers
I've just ordered all the bits to do it myself:
10L White vinegar - £10
100g Nickel Anode (enough for LOTS) - £7 (i could find it cheaper im sure)
10L Hcl Acid Dip is optional (brick cleaner) - £10
Salt, Gloves, Bucket, Charger/PSU/Battery, Wires, Croc Clips already got.
A family friend is big into his classic motorbikes and he mentioned to me recently that the Chrome plating business has a 6-12 month waiting list thanks to the Covid shutdowns. Maybe they're taking advantage of the situation?
You're not far from me. I'll give it a try over the next few weeks and if my bits turn out well i'd do it for a few beers