Re: [CR]re Zinc plating thats gold......

(Example: Framebuilders:Tony Beek)

Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2003 01:56:26 -0700
From: "Chuck Schmidt" <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>
Cc: CR BIKE LIST <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: Re: [CR]re Zinc plating thats gold......
References: <20030612082248.KOQO17410.mta3-rme.xtra.co.nz@[219.88.3.137]>


Wayne Davidson wrote:
>
> Hi all, I am tring to remember the electroplating process that is done
> with zinc and ebds up a goldish colour. I remeber reading about brembo
> using the process for its brake calipers. It's not cadium as its
> sometimes a greenish colour, I know its a little OT, but i'm sure some of
> you rebuilders may find it usefull one day...

Automotive nuts and bolts have a "Gold Iridite" finish and look goldish.

Chuck Schmidt L.A.

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