Sandblasting + Nickel Plating + Painting - Brasilia Rear Brakes - Episode 2/3 - [4K]
The overhaul of the Brasília's rear brakes continues with sandblasting, DIY nickel plating, and painting of the assembly components. It also shows the electrolyte mixture used for nickel electroplating, brushing time between cycles, and the sandblasting gun used during preparation.
Tools used
- sandblasting gun (minimum working pressure: 90 psi; 25-liter compressor (below ideal))
- air compressor (25 liters)
- airbrush
- hammer (recommendation: square cross-peen hammer would be better)
- punch / backup support bar
- abrasive sanding sponge (grit ~120/360 (not overly abrasive))
- masking tape
- power supply (for electroplating) (low amperage; Paulo notes it might have been too low for larger parts)
Parts mentioned / replaced
- brake lining (brake shoe)
- brake lining rivet
- rear brake backing plate
- rear wheel hub
- wheel bolt
- primer / surfacer
- Cadillac black paint
- silver / high-temperature aluminum paint