I zinc plated several cars suspension componets without any problems at all.
Easy to keep clean and looks great. When you buff it a little with a course
rag it gives a nice luster. CHEAP too.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Justin" <jmwagner@greenheart.com>
To: "jaboruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>; "Amici Triumphi" <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2001 1:33 PM
Subject: Re: Eastwood Tin Zinc Plating kit
> Joe...
>
> Some food for thought...
>
> I've always been concerned about weakening the metal (as you have
> obviously shown the same concern.) . See this question and answer link:
> http://www.finishing.com/2200-2399/2278.html
>
> Click on "Zinc" :
> http://www.metalsurfaces.com/Processes/Milspec/milspec.asp#zinc
>
> Types of Zinc Processes
> http://www.iams.org/iamsorg/p2iris/metalfinish/1254-p.htm
>
> For most parts, I doubt there's much reason for concern. (And they do
> have the oven trick for some applications!) However, dollar for
> dollar, I'm more inclined to have parts bead blasted and then powder
> coated. (In a light color if the ability to look for cracks is key.)
> Neither are expensive propositions if done in bulk, rather than a part at
> a time.
>
> On the other hand.... plating would be nice... And plating in Zinc is
> not nearly as expensive as chrome plating. (i.e. the economics of
> doing-it-yourself might not be as attractive as you thought. And don't
> forget, you would have these chemicals hanging around your garage!)
>
> I guess I'm not much help here! : )
>
> --Justin Wagner
>
>
> jaboruch wrote:
>
> > I am refurbishing my front suspension, since it probably has not been
> > apart for 20 + years. Rather than painting the A-arms, I am
> > considering plating them. That way, they will be easier to check for
> > cracks, paint won't be chipping off, etc. Have any of you Listers
> > used the Eastwood or similar kits? For the $70 purchase price I
> > figure it will be less than the plating companies would be charging.
> > The Tin-Zinc would also not have the hydrogen embrittlement concern
> > that chrome plating would present (as well as some nickel platings).
> > Joe(B)
> > Only $9.95 per month!
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