When I say luster, I'm referring to the rather matte appearance of the plated surface, as opposed to the shiny polished-appearing gold. Is that a function of the coating? John > Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2008 22:19:34 -0500 > From: lherault at bu.edu > Subject: RE: [Phono-L] Gold plating > To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > > I'm not sure but I think some of the "original luster" on Victor plated > parts is from shellac or lacquer applied over the plating. > > Ron L > > -----Original Message----- > From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org] On > Behalf Of John Maeder > Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 11:28 AM > To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > Subject: [Phono-L] Gold plating > > > > Can anyone direct me to a plater that can replicate the original lustre. I > specifically need some Victor parts plated. Thanks! John > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org