Nino,
I've just fired an email off to Jpop to see if he knows what the factory finish was.
The finish seems so thin (ie can rub through with a scotch brite pad very easily) I'd be surprised if it was plated, but you never know.
Worst case we should be able to source some 2k gold and clear coat it (again in 2k). Would not be a cheap option, however I would be reasonably confident it should stand up OK.
I think this might be worth exploring Marty. Could also come in handy for habittrails and ramps. Looking forward to his reply !
Not relavant to your question nino but Here is some interesting information on nickel plating nino,if you decide to go that way according to the article the desired finish can be obtained with using 2-3 finishes overlapping.i doubt a painted finish will hold up with the constant ball wear.
http://books.google.com.au/books?id=j6yitnDWd7IC&pg=PA22&lpg=PA22&dq=what+plating+is+used+for+trophys&source=bl&ots=mebw0RwuB_&sig=UrSorPjnrtYORtE7UXe_qmN0xJI&hl=en&ei=3yCnTp3GBOOwiQe5gpSjDg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&sqi=2&ved=0CB8Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q&f=false
I have a Nickel plating bath in my garage, but it won't be able to successfully plate a part this size. I would have to take to a Business that does the plating for me. But I'm curious as to why I should have to plate it - as the finish looks like it was originally painted.
Bit hard for me to tell from the photo whether it's plated or not,but from the photo it looks a similar finish to a couple of greyhound trophy's i have seen,and i have been reading up on the different plate techniques used for trophy's as the finishes on some of the trophys i have would look great on a pinball.sorry to post in your thread mate.
No apologies mate ! I'm encouraging all options - I appreciate your ideas !
