plating ?
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jackal

Original Poster:

11,250 posts

303 months

Tuesday 13th January 2009
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i want to plate a load of brackets and bolts etc... from my car
apart from rust protection I want them to look good/new

what are my options here ? Do I zinc plate everything ?


cheers

R

Nobby Diesel

2,104 posts

272 months

Friday 16th January 2009
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Zinc plating is a cheap option for mild steel components.
To make them look a little "nicer", choose a pasivation colour to go with the plating.
If the components are anything other than mild steel, you will be looking at much higher costs for any plating.
Where are you located?