Restoring a WW2 Petrol Lighter: The German Version of a "Zippo"

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in this video I am restoring a gasoline lighter from the time of the second world war. The german lighter was made until the 40's and shows very clear signs of age. The functionality of the rusty lighter is almost identical to the legendary zippo lighter. My biggest goal is to keep the vinatge lighter as original as possible and replace as few parts as possible.


First i completely disassembled the vintage everyday tool to get a picture of the corrosion. After I had all the parts in front of me I cleaned them in deruster from rust and old coatings. Then all the parts of the rusted WW2 lighter were sanded and then polished with scotch brite.
I then chrome plated the lighter from the second world war. When chrome plating, the layer build-up is crucial and all layers must be polished most carefully, as the preparatory work is crucial when chrome plating.


The layer structure is as follows:
1. An alkaline copper layer as a base and spear for the second layer.
2. After the barrier layer has been applied, copper plating can be carried out with acid electrolyte. Without the underlayer, the acid would quickly eat through thin metal layers. Copper plating must be done because it evens out uneven surfaces very well and provides the best rust protection for the steel.
3. Nickel is now applied as a barrier layer. The nickel prevents the chrome from reacting with the copper.
4. Finally, I apply the final chrome layer with pen electroplating. It provides a dark noble shine. In germany, only chrome III may be used for this purpose by private users. Specialists may also use chrome IV, which provides a brighter shine. Chromium VI is completely banned due to its toxic vapors.

Finally, I still replace the wick and then I reassemble everything again
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00:00 - Intro
00:43 - Disassembly
03:56 - Rust removal with rust remover
04:24 - Metalwork tank
05:28 - Metalwork main body
06:53 - Metalwork side flap
07:30 - Metalwork flint holder
08:23 - The tumbler parts
08:58 - Adding a knurling
09:20 - Turning a new rivet
10:04 - Chrome plating
12:35 - Replacing seal and wick
12:56 - Beer tasting
13:54 - Assembly
15:40 - Result
17:12 - Testing


Music:
Intro:
Elegant Logo by Free Music |   / fm_freemusic   Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...


Result Scene:
Timeless - Lauren Duski from Youtube audio library