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HuggerCST · 10-08-2004, 04:38 PM

How do I achieve this gold coating/plating? Does Eastwood, or someone else sell something to do it, or is it anodized, or ????

chickenwing · 10-08-2004, 04:46 PM

http://www.eastwood.com/jump.jsp?ite...rID=126&KICKER

Here is the link. Id does not describe the process further than "3 step process". Would guess it comes with better instructions.... Kinda spendy though.

**StingRay** · 10-08-2004, 04:51 PM

Any decent electroplater can do that for you. I believe that is zinc dichromate.

HuggerCST · 10-08-2004, 04:51 PM

Chickenwing- OK, thanks. I have several parts that I want to do, so I may try it. Has anyone here tried it?
Stingray- I don't know of any nearby, but I will look. Thanks

sdmahr · 10-08-2004, 04:55 PM

Luckily we have several "platers" in this area and they are generally pretty accomodating on "small-jobs" for "hobbyists". Check in the phone book for large volume platers and they most likely can help you. Zinc Dicromate is common plating.

Stroker · 10-08-2004, 05:07 PM

I think the original finish is cadium plating with an additive that gives it the gold color. The kit from Eastwood is a paint kit that will come close to duplicating the look of the cad plating. I've seen some parts painted with the Eastwood kit and they looked good but the finish will not hold up very long when exposed to the brake fluid.

The waste products used in cad plating are tightly regulated and with the exeption of some military and aircraft use it's been replaced with different types of Zinc coatings. You might take a look at this kit and see if it's something you would be interested in.
http://www.caswellplating.com/kits/zinc.htm

incoma · 10-08-2004, 07:32 PM

Hugger - we have several in Jackson, MS. Not that this is close to you, but if you had a bunch of stuff to do, it could make a trip worth while. Hey maybe I'll buy some of your stuff and make a drop off for you later this winter.

HuggerCST · 10-08-2004, 08:34 PM

Thanks for the help, that helps alot. Incoma- I was just in Jackson last night picking up a truck from Putter. I'll check out the platers, and maybe get back over there soon. There sure are alot of 67-72's around Jackson!

incoma · 10-08-2004, 09:23 PM

Hell if I can find them. I've only found one yard with them and most of them are already parted out. there's a few decent fenders and a few sets of doors, but nothing aside from body panels in decent shape. I'm going to go back one last time this winter when the wasps and hornets are dead to see what's left. Who knows, maybe I'll get a whole truck and start another project!! HA

10-08-2004, 04:38 PM	#1
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Gold coating How do I achieve this gold coating/plating? Does Eastwood, or someone else sell something to do it, or is it anodized, or ???? Attached Images __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

10-08-2004, 04:46 PM	#2
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	http://www.eastwood.com/jump.jsp?ite...rID=126&KICKER Here is the link. Id does not describe the process further than "3 step process". Would guess it comes with better instructions.... Kinda spendy though. __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

10-08-2004, 04:51 PM	#3
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	Any decent electroplater can do that for you. I believe that is zinc dichromate. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

10-08-2004, 04:51 PM	#4
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Chickenwing- OK, thanks. I have several parts that I want to do, so I may try it. Has anyone here tried it? Stingray- I don't know of any nearby, but I will look. Thanks __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com Last edited by HuggerCST; 10-08-2004 at 04:54 PM.

10-08-2004, 05:07 PM	#6
Stroker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Moore, Ok Posts: 1,149	I think the original finish is cadium plating with an additive that gives it the gold color. The kit from Eastwood is a paint kit that will come close to duplicating the look of the cad plating. I've seen some parts painted with the Eastwood kit and they looked good but the finish will not hold up very long when exposed to the brake fluid. The waste products used in cad plating are tightly regulated and with the exeption of some military and aircraft use it's been replaced with different types of Zinc coatings. You might take a look at this kit and see if it's something you would be interested in. http://www.caswellplating.com/kits/zinc.htm __________________ 72 SWB parts and pieces Oklahoma

10-08-2004, 04:55 PM	#5
sdmahr Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Texas....the Valley Posts: 199	Luckily we have several "platers" in this area and they are generally pretty accomodating on "small-jobs" for "hobbyists". Check in the phone book for large volume platers and they most likely can help you. Zinc Dicromate is common plating.

10-08-2004, 07:32 PM	#7
incoma Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 865	Hugger - we have several in Jackson, MS. Not that this is close to you, but if you had a bunch of stuff to do, it could make a trip worth while. Hey maybe I'll buy some of your stuff and make a drop off for you later this winter.

10-08-2004, 08:34 PM	#8
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Thanks for the help, that helps alot. Incoma- I was just in Jackson last night picking up a truck from Putter. I'll check out the platers, and maybe get back over there soon. There sure are alot of 67-72's around Jackson! __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

10-08-2004, 09:23 PM	#9
incoma Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 865	Hell if I can find them. I've only found one yard with them and most of them are already parted out. there's a few decent fenders and a few sets of doors, but nothing aside from body panels in decent shape. I'm going to go back one last time this winter when the wasps and hornets are dead to see what's left. Who knows, maybe I'll get a whole truck and start another project!! HA



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