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What plating on the hardware gives it the gold color?

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by Sean F., Mar 3, 2006.

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  1. Sean F.

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    #1 Sean F., Mar 3, 2006
    I want to replace the hardware on my carbs as I re-install them, as well as on the hose clamps. But everything I see on-line or in the store is steel/silver colored.

    The stuff on the car almost looks brass, but is not. As I clean it, I find the plating material has come off much of it.

    What is the plating and does anyone have a source for the hardware?

    I checked my local hardware store for washers as well but they are not nearly as narrow as what's on the car. In fact, a standared #8 size metric washer is too fat to fit on the carbs. A lock washer is about as close as what's on the car.
     
  2. JCR

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    #2 JCR, Mar 3, 2006
    Answer to the same question on a metal refinishing forum

    "I'm pretty sure you're referring to cadmium plating followed by a gold tone chromate conversion coating.

    Unlike in the past, today cadmium is reserved for essential uses because it is a chronic cumulative poison like mercury and lead. I don't think aesthetic authenticity is really an essential use. So for brackets and such, I'd be very surprised if the judges insist on cadmium plating. Zinc plating with gold dichromate will look very similar and should suffice."
     
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    #3 Air_Cooled_Nut, Mar 4, 2006

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