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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by Harta320, Dec 28, 2004.

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  1. Harta320

    Harta320 Karting

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    #1 Harta320, Dec 28, 2004
    Anyone know a good way to replicate the Cad look? I thought there was a thread where someone painted there calipers to get the yellowish look of cad plating but I can not seem to find it. My fuel lines from the fuel distributor (83 308gts) have lost all of the plating and are starting to rust. I just painted them with a yellow anodized paint. They look ten times better than the rust but they are just too yellow.

    I understand replating would be the way to go but I have heard that the plastic fuel lines are hard to come by and difficult to replace. Anyone have any exprience with this? Cost, PITA factor?

    Thanks
    Bill
     
  2. enjoythemusic

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    #2 enjoythemusic, Dec 28, 2004
    D&W Plating Company
    Memphis, TN

    (901) 362-0336

    i think it is Zinc plating really. Hope this helps.
     
  3. Harta320

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    #3 Harta320, Dec 28, 2004
    Zink plating maybe what I am looking for? I really do not want to replate if I can find some kind of paint that will replicate the look and protect the fuel lines.
     
  4. enjoythemusic

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    #4 enjoythemusic, Dec 28, 2004
    Note a clue on paint, the previous owner had them replated (zinc).
     
  5. Smiles

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    #5 Smiles, Dec 28, 2004
  6. Harta320

    Harta320 Karting

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    #6 Harta320, Dec 28, 2004
    Thanks Matt!
     
  7. Smiles

    Smiles F1 World Champ
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    #7 Smiles, Dec 28, 2004
    You're welcome, Bill.
    You'll get pretty nice results with not too much effort or expense.
    Post pictures of how it turns out!
     

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