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Why is it that cad plated metric nuts are impossible to find?!

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by bpu699, Jan 15, 2008.

  1. bpu699

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    #1 bpu699, Jan 15, 2008
    Every hardware store I go to have standard cad plated screws, nuts, etc. Dirt cheap.

    I can't find cad plated metric bolts/nuts/etc anywhere. Tried the net, Mcmaster, etc. A few places carry odds and ends, but rather than 2 cents per nut, its 28 cents each. Now, these nuts don't know that they are going on a ferrari...so they shouldn't cost this much! ;)

    Don't any import cars use cad plated nuts/bolts? Anywhere in the universe???

    If anyone has a secret source, please share. The SS and zinc nuts/bolts just don't have the same eefct on the engine bay's appearance....
     

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  2. Peter

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    #2 Peter, Jan 15, 2008
    Are you talking about the gold-coloured cadmium finish? Usually lower grade bolts - which are the most common and that's why they're found at your typical hardware store - come in the silver, zinc-plated finish. You'll need to find a true, industrial fastener supplier who'll carry heavier-duty grades (like 10.9, 12.9 and 14.9) and more than likely some of those come in gold-cad.
     
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    #3 2NA, Jan 15, 2008
    Try Fastenal. They sell them in bags of 50 or 100.
     
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  5. bpu699

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    #5 bpu699, Jan 16, 2008
    Thanks guys, I will try these places...
     

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    #6 TCM, Jan 16, 2008
    Anothe rplace ot give a shot is http://www.belmetric.com . Great company that we have been using for over ten years. Great quality and service. Hope this helps.
     
  7. sandersja

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    #7 sandersja, Jan 16, 2008
    Just for the (search) record... This place in the Denver area has been very good when ever I needed something:
    AAA Metric Supply Inc.
    http://www.aaametric.com
     

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