MI Sending parts in for Zinc Plating.

[cucvzuz]

I am sending some parts in to be zinc plated. I only have a few parts and the company will do just one part but tgey charge a $150 minimum. I have had a few things done in the past and it takes alot to go over the minimum.

If you have anything you would like plated post what you have.

To help cover the cost I'm asking $10 for a small flat rate box and $20 for a larger flat rate box. You can ship me the parts with a return label and as soon as they are done ill send them back to you. Turn around is usually about a week.


Id like to send in parts in 2-3 weeks.

Frank

[1rippen6]

If I'm understanding correctly whatever I can fit into a large flat rate gets coated for 20?

[cucvzuz]

Correct, Within reason.....Not like 300 bolts.

[1rippen6]

Originally Posted by cucvzuz

Correct, Within reason.....Not like 300 bolts.

Ok, I get a group together and take a picture so we are on the same page.

[richard2717]

would something like this have to be disassembled for plating or can it be done as shown? What prep work is required before sending?

Thanks
Richard

[cucvzuz]

Funny you asked. I'm sending in the same latches. I was going to send them in whole and see how it goes. My plan is to strip the paint then remove the original zinc with muratic acid.

[richard2717]

I am not going to be ready for a while but I would like to know what you find out and how they turned out if able to be done in one pc.

Thanks
Richard

[cucvzuz]

I'll post some pics when they get back.

[1rippen6]

I was running behind today, I'll try to get some together tomorrow.

[richard2717]

Would bead blasting in the cabinet be acceptable for cleanup or would that make the too ruff still? I have zero experience with this.

Thanks

[Terrysch]

Richard,

You want to do both.

First soak them in muriatic acid,

Then blast them. Be thorough in the center area with the spring.

Then they will be ready for zinc coating.

Surface preparation is actually the most critical part for any coating.'
Whether it is zinc coating in this case, or painting.

The reason for both is to remove the remnants of the old zinc coating and the rust.

Did this for my same side latches and they turned out great. They also now work like new.

I am a retired mechanical engineer who worked for John Deere, Mercury Marine and two boat companies - Tracker Boats and Four Winns. Been around painting, coatings for a very long time. Including working with some great painting and coating engineers, They get the credit for what I have learned. But I usually claim to know little. Humility.

Terry

[Harold Holbrook]

Can I get in on the zinc plating?

[1rippen6]

Here is what I was thinking, I should be able to clean everything over the weekend. I may add a few more smaller items if I can find them.

[Terrysch]

Dwayne,
I think these are great parts for the zinc plater.
Thanks for posting the picture of the parts.
Seeing your picture reminded me to add the hatch "lift struts" to my list for zinc plating.
But not ready to do all of my parts yet.
Terry

[Harold Holbrook]

Terry, Are you still looking for more parts, I have some that need zinc plating. Send me the cost.

[Terrysch]

Harold,

cucvzuz is the one coordinating sending in parts for zinc plating.
I am not ready to do my parts yet.

Terry

[DeadheadNM]

Hatch latches turn out nice. Here are some examples of clear zinc...the wiper fluid spray nozzles look amazing

[Terrysch]

DeadheadNM,,

They look great.
Did the plater cucvzuz plans to use do these parts for you?

On the bolts, are you concerned with them threading with the added plating thickness? When are you going to try installing them?

Thanks for the posting and pictures!!!
Terry

[Terrysch]

What are the other parts in pic 2 besides the wiper nozzles?
The parts in the center in the center in pic 3?
I am having a brain fart remembering those parts. LOL

[DeadheadNM]

Originally Posted by Terrysch

What are the other parts in pic 2 besides the wiper nozzles?
The parts in the center in the center in pic 3?
I am having a brain fart remembering those parts. LOL

I used Kehr coating in Albuquerque. Not the easiest to deal with but were local at the time. The recoat doesn’t interfere at all with threading bolts. In fact nearly all my bolts for the blazer build were replated - some were nos and a few new.

I don’t have nozzles shown - I have a pic somewhere though. The second pic shows replated fuel tank straps bolts and the related plates.

Third pic middle row shows powder coated bezel things that secure the hatch hinge gaskets to the top as well as hinge to hatch for single wall tops.

[70STOVEBOLT]

Bringing this to the top, would like to see pics of finished products.

[6t727t2]

me to

[70STOVEBOLT]

Also, if it's not too late to get in the game, I would send some parts also.