rgshafto Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 My cabriolet is on its way to looking like new, but the hupcaps I have for it are originals and not close to new looking after 70 years of dings and scratches.NOS caps are long gone at this point, but I've never seen an ad for someone who restores old caps. Does anyone know of someone who does that work?Mine are a chrome metal skin fit over a steel dome. It looks like someone with more skill than me ought to be able to take the skin off, straighten it and the metal body, replate the skin and put it all back together.How have other folks dealt with this problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex98thdrill Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 We ended up going with reproduction hubcaps to avoid the headache of trying to reskin the old ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgshafto Posted May 19, 2005 Author Share Posted May 19, 2005 Unfortunately, no one makes repros for this car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Probably lots of people that can do this although it is a pain and expensive. Try Dave at 937-773-5127 plating shop in Ohio. They have done work for me and I was very satisfied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgshafto Posted May 23, 2005 Author Share Posted May 23, 2005 Thanks Steve, I'm surprised someone hasn't carved out a niche doing this kind of thing. Seems like there is a craftsman for every other kind of specialty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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