Gray phosplate coating

[1968 nova ss]

Wondering who you guys recommend for gray phosphate coating for hood hinges and latches for my other 68 nova ss....lookin for shop that does a good job with reasonable turn around time.. thanks in advance,Chris Teed

[x77-69z28]

www.z28camaro.com (http://www.z28camaro.com)

[Charley Lillard]

If you can get the parts media blasted locally you can do it yourself very easily and cheap.

http://www.palmettoenterprises.net/Palmetto_Enterprises/-Welcome-.html

[Lynn]

It does create a bit of an odor, but you can obtain great results doing it outside on a grill. Learned that tip from Charlie.

[earntaz]

How durable is this coating -- like factory? Thanks

[Charley Lillard]

I can't tell any difference. Get something like a stainless salad bowl etc from Walmart that is big enough to hold the parts you want coated, put some solution and water in it on a outdoor bar-b-q and get it hot. Put the parts in and make nut and bolt soup. Have some tongs or a ladle for lifting the parts out to check on the color. When the parts are dark enough for your liking take them out, rinse and then coat with something like WD40.

[m22mike]

There are many good links on the interweb and Youtube that deal with phosphate coating. I just use Prep and Etch from the box store, about 15 bux a gallon. Oven proof glass ware works good for small stuff.
Here is one

Home brew phosphate (http://home.comcast.net/~rt66tbird/website/phosphate_etching.html)

Mike

[protree68]

I believe it's called Burbank plating in Burbank California they have a 24 by turn around service and its cheap

[cook_dw]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: m22mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There are many good links on the interweb and Youtube that deal with phosphate coating. I just use Prep and Etch from the box store, about 15 bux a gallon. Oven proof glass ware works good for small stuff.
Here is one

Home brew phosphate (http://home.comcast.net/~rt66tbird/website/phosphate_etching.html)

Mike </div></div>


This is the method I am using. I use a hot plate for bolts and small brackets.

[m22mike]

And a word of caution with the hot plate, do not get it to hot, makes a foamy mess.. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/shocked.gif

[Lynn]

I used a candy thermometer to help me regulate the temp. Just follow directions.

[cook_dw]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: m22mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">And a word of caution with the hot plate, do not get it to hot, makes a foamy mess.. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/shocked.gif </div></div>

Yes great tip. I know this from experience; keep it around 185*F / 85*C... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[Unreal]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lynn</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I used a candy thermometer to help me regulate the temp. Just follow directions. </div></div>

I used a thermometer from a turkey frier.

[camaromb]

I was never able to get the phosphate finish as dark as the original finishes I've seen using these chemicals. A nice grey yes but not the crystalline near black finish I would like to duplicate, especially on the pulleys.

[sci-flyer]

http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?p=3085530

I get my chemicals from Lauer Waeponry.

https://www.lauerweaponry.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&amp;category_ID= 610

You can use a ceramic hot plate &amp; pyrex bowls for small parts and bolts.

[1968 nova ss]

my phosphate coating /zinc phosphate formula arrived today.... doesn't say anything about mixing formula amount.. seems that I read somewhere , 4 parts water to 1 part phosphate.. and 185 degrees is the ideal temp..anny idea input guys ,would be appreciated .thanks,Chris Teed