Manufacturers in the automotive industry are always seeking ways to protect their products from the relentless forces of corrosion. Most of us who have owned a vehicle over a period of several years have probably experienced the onset of rust at some point. Rust can spread quickly, and the ensuing damage can ruin a paint job in no time. We’ve all seen those unsightly holes caused by rust eating through a car’s body!
Corrosion can do much more than cause the premature demise of a vehicle’s finish. It can also infiltrate vital operating systems such as the fuel, brake, electrical and electronic systems. Unlike highly visible external body rust, the corroding of these internal systems often is not evident until extensive damage has occurred.
Automotive manufacturers began to place a stronger focus on corrosion protection during the 1970s. This led to the increased use of an automotive metal finishing technique called electroplating. In simple terms, metal plating entails the deposition of metal ions onto the surface of a metal part, which is known as the substrate. These metal ions are one component used to produce an electrolyte solution, commonly referred to as a plating bath. An electrical current is used to initiate a reaction that causes the deposition of the metal ions found in the plating bath onto the surface of the substrate, forming a thin, protective metal coating.
Car and Bike parts require special treatment. We are unable to plate parts individually, they are plated in barrels. We have to assess and quote each job based on the condition of the parts and the work that needs to be done. Greasy, oily or corroded parts require additional work and will cost more. Please talk to us before you leave your parts for plating.
Bike parts
At Acme we specialise in metal finishing for motorcycles and cars to provide a protective coating against corrosion. For many years, we have provided effective plating solutions that are widely used throughout the automotive industry. We can perform automotive plating that can brighten the finish on metal parts.
