requesting recommendation on plating chrome, B oxide, cad

[Bob B.]

I need to do some plating on my '70 Convertible prepping for Top Flight- who is good and priced reasonable
( and doesn't take 6 months ) for plating.
Prefer So Calif but others OK bumpers, black oxide nuts and bolts, brake reservoir gold that sort of stuff

THANKS
Bob So Cal

[Patrick H.]

Re: requesting recomendation on plating chrome, B oxide, cad

You can do black phosphate yourself; I did some Tuesday evening.
Very few (if any) parts are actually black oxide, as it cost more than GM wanted to spend.

[Bob B.]

Re: requesting recomendation on plating chrome, B oxide, cad

Excuse me, YES black oxide Patrick good to hear you the stickers are perfect THANKS Are you using the Eastwood black oxide kit ?
Thanks Bob

[Bob B.]

Re: requesting recomendation on plating chrome, B oxide, cad

BLACK PHOSPHATE !!!!!!!!!!!! its still early here in CA

[Patrick H.]

Re: requesting recomendation on plating chrome, B oxide, cad

No, I use this:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Manganese-Parkerizing-Phosphating-Concentrate-Charcoal-16-oz/273226409835

[Bob B.]

Re: requesting recomendation on plating chrome, B oxide, cad

OK bought some $41 including delivery also Eastwoods will give them a try THANKS AGAIN
Bob

[Patrick H.]

Re: requesting recomendation on plating chrome, B oxide, cad

The one I linked to is FAR better than the Eastwood Kit.
I would not waste time or money with Eastwood.

PH

[Jeffrey S.]

Re: requesting recomendation on plating chrome, B oxide, cad

I have used Shooters Solution for black phosphate for years with great results. It is available in 2 formulas- manganese phosphate and zinc phosphate- one is grayer than the other. I can't remember which but I'm sure a phone call to them will get you what you need. For black oxide I have always preferred Caswell.
Jeff

[Jack H.]

Re: requesting recomendation on plating chrome, B oxide, cad

Curious about the process for those who have done this with good results as a DIY'er. Do you spray it on?, brush on?, immerse the item? Any other chemicals or heat or processing required? How durable?

[Patrick H.]

Re: requesting recomendation on plating chrome, B oxide, cad

I have used Shooters Solution for black phosphate for years with great results. It is available in 2 formulas- manganese phosphate and zinc phosphate- one is grayer than the other. I can't remember which but I'm sure a phone call to them will get you what you need. For black oxide I have always preferred Caswell.
Jeff

Unfortunately Shooter's Solutions is no longer around.

I used Palmetto Enterprises before I used Shooter's Solutions, and went back to Palmetto at this time. It's easier now that they are on eBay (link provided earlier). The manganese is the darker phosphate, the zinc is the lighter.

[Patrick H.]

Re: requesting recomendation on plating chrome, B oxide, cad

Curious about the process for those who have done this with good results as a DIY'er. Do you spray it on?, brush on?, immerse the item? Any other chemicals or heat or processing required? How durable?

[Jeffrey S.]

Re: requesting recomendation on plating chrome, B oxide, cad

Patrick,
Thanks for letting me know that Shooters is no longer around. I haven't purchased for several years. When I need some more I will try your source.
Jeff

[Bob B.]

Re: requesting recomendation on plating chrome, B oxide, cad

Anybody have anything good to say about chromers ? bumbers etc
Bob

[Gary J.]

Re: requesting recomendation on plating chrome, B oxide, cad

What about the cad plating?

[Bob B.]

Re: requesting recomendation on plating chrome, B oxide, cad

Just a FYI I have been taking a good number of nuts/bolt and black phosphated items off both my 70's and 75 use paint remover to remove overspray IF needed and simple green if grease and soaking overnight in VAPO RUST A majority of the pieces are coming out pretty darn good AND ORIGINAL. doesn't LOOK "OVER RESTORED" not show car perfect pretty but very correct
old engine oil seems to preserve original black phosphate pretty well. Bob So Cal
Vapo rust is avail on amazon 5 gallon bucket