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Use a felt-tip pen to mark areas that need repair. Smaller dings can be fixed by the chrome plater, but larger ones may need some welding before you send them out.
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Corners are especially susceptible to damage, so check them carefully.
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Surface pitting is usually not serious, but any dents that go into the metal will require filling.
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Threaded studs and boltholes may need to be re-threaded or drilled out and replaced to ensure solid fastening.
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The nut plate in this bracket broke loose, and when an earlier repair was attempted, the access hole created further damage, requiring replacement.
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This is how the bracket and nut plate should look.
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Inspect rust thoroughly to see how deep it goes into the metal.
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Use a bead- or sand-blaster to remove scales and corrosion. Don't make the mistake of chroming over rust, because chrome platers usually won't bother to remove it, and it will eventually come to the surface.
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This paper-thin bracket is too far gone. Don't bother chroming this piece.
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This inner surface has been cleaned of rust and coated with silver paint to prevent corrosion from migrating to the outer surface.
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Check the weld beads (if there are any), to make sure the brackets are affixed securely.
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