Brunswick GC 4 -- Bronze corner castings

[fd_colorado]

I will soon be getting my GC 4 and was told by the seller that the bronze corner castings show some wear.

Classicbilliards.net has sets available for exchange but it seems pricey at ~$450 with the core exchange. Apparently they have found the OEM vendor that applied the finish originally. They said that for home use, wear would most likely not be a problem.

Does anyone have another option that is less costly and still looks good?

Also looking for Tournament sticker/decal set if anyone has one?

http://www.classicbilliards.net/html/gold_crown_medalist_parts.cfm

 

[Bigkahuna]

I had some stuff plated in nickel and it was less that a hundred bucks and took a week to have done. I would take them to someone that does plating. You would then have many options of chrome, nickle, copper etc. Myself I like the chrome on the newer GCs.

 

[fd_colorado]

I had some stuff plated in nickel and it was less that a hundred bucks and took a week to have done. I would take them to someone that does plating. You would then have many options of chrome, nickle, copper etc. Myself I like the chrome on the newer GCs.

Thanks for the ideas.

Does anyone know if the bronze is an anodized finish?

 

[reverend]

I will soon be getting my GC 4 and was told by the seller that the bronze corner castings show some wear.

Classicbilliards.net has sets available for exchange but it seems pricey at ~$450 with the core exchange. Apparently they have found the OEM vendor that applied the finish originally. They said that for home use, wear would most likely not be a problem.

Does anyone have another option that is less costly and still looks good?

Also looking for Tournament sticker/decal set if anyone has one?

http://www.classicbilliards.net/html/gold_crown_medalist_parts.cfm

I can make you some stickers. Let me know what you would like. I did mine and they turned out pretty well.

 

[A-1 billiards]

I will soon be getting my GC 4 and was told by the seller that the bronze corner castings show some wear.

Classicbilliards.net has sets available for exchange but it seems pricey at ~$450 with the core exchange. Apparently they have found the OEM vendor that applied the finish originally. They said that for home use, wear would most likely not be a problem.

Does anyone have another option that is less costly and still looks good?

Also looking for Tournament sticker/decal set if anyone has one?

http://www.classicbilliards.net/html/gold_crown_medalist_parts.cfm

Powder coating is about $110.00 Very durable but not an exact match. We have had good luck painting them with a custom blended automotive paint then clear coating with a ceramic-clear coat. very durable and almost an exact color match.

Jay

 

[Masirib5]

Powder Coating

I took my GC1 corner castings to a powder coater. The castings were in bad shape- pitted and banged-up and the aluminum was tarnished big time.

The powder coater bead blasted then painted with metallic silver then oven baked. The coating is durable and beautiful.

I paid $175 total. The Real King Cobra thought they were really great! So you could ask him to verify.

Hope this helps!

--Jeff

 

[fd_colorado]

You've got a PM

 

[Mr Penguin]

I will soon be getting my GC 4 and was told by the seller that the bronze corner castings show some wear.

Classicbilliards.net has sets available for exchange but it seems pricey at ~$450 with the core exchange. Apparently they have found the OEM vendor that applied the finish originally. They said that for home use, wear would most likely not be a problem.

Does anyone have another option that is less costly and still looks good?

Also looking for Tournament sticker/decal set if anyone has one?

http://www.classicbilliards.net/html/gold_crown_medalist_parts.cfm

Powder Coating Services in Greenville, MI has done GC corners for a bunch of my customers. They have the story down and are quick and reasonable. They can do a clear coat over the metallic and it's nothing short of amazing. Number is 616 754 2229

 

[fd_colorado]

Thanks for all of the excellent ideas.

I have ended up getting a GC4 that is close to perfect -- corner problem solved.

 

[Cuebuddy]

Thanks for all of the excellent ideas.

I have ended up getting a GC4 that is close to perfect -- corner problem solved.

Good things come to those who wait. Congrats on the new deal I can't wait to see it. The time is near.:dance:

 

[YaktyYak]

Powder Coating Services in Greenville, MI has done GC corners for a bunch of my customers. They have the story down and are quick and reasonable. They can do a clear coat over the metallic and it's nothing short of amazing. Number is 616 754 2229

The one in Belding or Greenville? I live 15-20 minutes south west of Greenville? Rock and Sons is the outfit out of Belding.

-Kyle

 

[Mitchorama]

I have a friend that has a GC4 and wants to refinish his bronze castings. What is involved on removing them? Can I just take the castings off? Are they held together by allen bolts? Can I leave the skirt on? Thanks Mitch

 

[realkingcobra]

I have a friend that has a GC4 and wants to refinish his bronze castings. What is involved on removing them? Can I just take the castings off? Are they held together by allen bolts? Can I leave the skirt on? Thanks Mitch

Take the pocket out, then using a 1/2" wrench remove the 20 bolts that mount the castings to the rails, then lift out the pocket castings:smile:

 

[Mitchorama]

Thanks for the info. Mitch