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Another project ... a 400 four
dieffe:
Hi Oddjob,
The engine has been painted with Holts silver engine enamel, I hope it does last.
I shall remember to tighten the locknut up, cheers.
ST1100:
--- Quote from: dieffe on January 12, 2016, 09:25:16 PM ---I am zinc plating all the bolts that I can to save having to replace them but it is quite time consuming.
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Nice work so far!
What procedure are you using for plating the engine bolts?
dieffe:
The zinc plating is done using one of those home plating kits, works well.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Zinc-Electroplating-Plating-Kit-for-Car-and-Bike-restoration-FREE-multimeter-/262180517329?hash=item3d0b2d35d1:g:5jYAAOxy1VlREOYU
ST1100:
--- Quote from: dieffe on January 13, 2016, 09:30:19 PM ---The zinc plating is done using one of those home plating kits, works well.
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Durable? Or should one also peek at nickel plating? (more "bling" though, but maybe better corrosion protect...)
dieffe:
The zinc is ok if you passivate them with clear, blue or yellow. The nickel is better but more tricky to do.
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