Bigdogtrucker Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Where the older (tall eared) gold dogs chrome plated under the gold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 not that i've noticed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Not to my knowledge, at least I've never seen one.Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Thanks.My local powder coater needed to know,chrome has to be stripped first before he can refinish things.He doesn't do that,i need to find somebody as I want to get my grille done too.Any suggestions on that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 might be easier and cheaper to start with a painted grille if you are just going to powder coat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 True,but I already own this one and it's not beat up.Been with the truck since new also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I'm thinking Muratic acid should strip the chrome from the dog. Pretty sure that is what is on the tank at the chrome plater we use at work(industrial chrome, not show chrome). Put in it a jar, let it sit and check it occasionally and see. Likely won't take the nickel and copper off though. 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I just talked to my Chrome Plater. He could not understand why your plater would not strip it for you, majority companies do. They can get the old plating off for themselves and start from a new base, then start layering it. They are responsible for how it turns out for the customer. Only suggesting........find another Plater. Oh! one more thing. If it is a Gold Plated part then it will be a copper base only and layered until smooth enough to Gold Plate. To keep it looking new longer, use a clear urethane or the Gold will rub off easier. If you can still find it use Krylon Crystal Clear it is cheaper than the urethane automotive clear. Happy Hunting!mike 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 The guy is a powder coater,EPA ran all the plating places out of business... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61mack Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 When I need something plated I send it to Advance Plating & Powder Coating in Nashville TN. they do show quality work, but not cheap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 What really sucks is there's a place about a half mile from my house that did chrome and polishing for years,epa regs ruined that part of the business for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 did you happen to try ordering a new chrome one from Mack? It wasn't that long ago I got a new chrome grille for my F model,which is still in a box in my closet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 No,really?Never even crossed my mind,maybe i'll make a few calls tomorrow.Care to clean out your closet a bit??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I bet it is a really big closet. 2 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I think I saw a new Mack R model grille at Winrock truck parts in the warehouse, cant be sure but it seems like I did. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 honestly, I always hated the looks of that F model style grille in an R model. personal opinion tho 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 I wasn't crazy about it at first,grew on me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bts-4120 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I always put the rock guards on our Rs looks good and not that high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 honestly, I always hated the looks of that F model style grille in an R model. personal opinion thome either,I like the shutters alot better. I really didn't think they started putting that grille in the 700's til later on.anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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