GRIEVES ENGINEERING & RESTORATION SERVICES
email: Ian@grievesengineering.com
Tel: 01561 378242 Mob: 07917 838813
DO YOU HAVE A MOTORCYCLE CUSTOMISATION OR RESTORATION REQUIREMENT? - WE CAN HELP!
At Grieves Engineering & Restoration Services, our attention to detail, ability to think outside the box and willingness to try alternative processes, allow us to provide a unique service to assist customers in completing their custom or restoration projects to the highest of standards.
Services on offer include; vapour-blasting, bead-blasting, powder-coating, zinc plating & chromating, machining, fabrication & welding, wheel building, tyre changing, complete motorcycle restoration & customisation.
Vapour Blasting
Vapour blasting, also known as wet blasting or liquid honing, is rapidly becoming the number one choice for applications requiring the highest quality of surface finish. The key to the vapour blasting process is that the finish is produced through flow of water borne abrasive, giving a finer finish due to the flushing action of the water. No media is impregnated into the component, nor is there any dust created by the break-up of media, unlike dry blasting where the finish is produced by sheer force of media impact.
Advantages of Vapour Blasting
Dust free process
Cleans by flow of water not by impact
Simultaneously degrease & blast clean
Water acts as a lubricant between media & component
Promotes longer media life
Produces a 'softer' finish
Avoids media impregnation on soft materials
Typical Applications
Degreasing / surface finishing of components in the automotive, reconditioning & maintenance industries
Cleaning of dies & moulds
Removal of paint, rust, scale, carbon & similar deposits in engineering industries
Surface preparation prior to bonding, re-painting or re-coating
Satin finishing of stainless steels & other special materials
Cleaning of PCB's & electrical connectors
Removal of small burrs from manufactured components
Zinc Plating & Phosphating
A Zinc electroplated coating creates a formidable corrosion-resistant barrier onto the surface of a ferrous (iron-containing) metal item. The effectiveness of zinc plating combined with its relatively low cost makes it a very popular choice for protecting surfaces in all types of manufacturing processes. You’ll find zinc coatings on nuts, bolts, automotive parts and a wide range of other consumer products.
Chromate conversion coating is a type of coating used to passivate steel, aluminium, zinc, copper and magnesium. It is primarily used as an additional corrosion inhibitor, primer, decorative finish, or to retain electrical conductivity. Zinc chromate, ZnCrO4 is typically used for this process. This is a chemical compound containing the chromate anion and appears as odourless yellow powder or yellow-green crystals, but, when used for coatings, colour pigments are often added. Typical available colours are: Clear/Blue/Yellow/Olive Drab.
Machining
During the restoration, or customisation process, one-off machined items are often required. We can machine from a stock blank or modify an existing item and can provide thread cutting if required.
Complete Restoration & Custom Build
If you have a classic motorcycle that is requiring restoration, we can project manage & carry out the full restoration project for you, or we can provide various restoration services to assist you complete your own restoration project.
Do you have a custom motorcycle, or trike that requires completing, or want to commission a bespoke custom build? As experienced builders, we can provide ideas and suggestions toward your project and execute that project on your behalf if required.
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri: 8am - 6pm
Saturday: 8am - 12pm
Sunday: Closed
Contact Us
Tel: 01561 378242 Mob: 07917 838813