Wanted: Speed Regulator

[Ronphono]

I have a Victor II "Humpback" that I'd like to swap out its rusty/pitted Nickel Plated Speed Regulator with a nice original one. Anyone have a nicely plated original sitting around?

Please email any info. as I don't seem to consistently get all messages here.

Thanks!
Ron
ronbrink@aol.com

[fmblizz]

Hey Ron,, until you find what your looking for, throw the parts in muriatic acid (wear rubber gloves) for about 5 minutes then rinse and clean them with a baking soda/water solution to neutralize the acid. I work outside and up wind so you don't get a whiff of the acid fumes. If you have a buffer available do a little buffing and you will be very surprised at the results. If your happy with the outcome, give it a shot of clear lacquer.

I'm attaching a picture of a horn crane done using this process and the results speak for themselves.

blizz

[Ronphono]

Blizz - Excellent suggestion! I’ll give that a try.

[Phono-Phan]

Does this get the pieces down to bare metal or does it retain any of the nickel plating?

[fmblizz]

in my opinion it would leave some of the plating but really eats up any rust so nearly down to bare metal. I have also used muriatic acid on rusted music box disc with some success but you will lose any printed labeling or numbering on the disc.

Blizz

[Kevin Clark]

Have one from a Victor E that has been re nickel plated.