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10-20-2006, 12:44 AM
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Spark plug sheilds
Can anyone please tell me the correct plating for the 69Z spark plug shields and where would you recommend to send them?
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10-20-2006, 01:33 AM
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Re: Spark plug sheilds
They are common Zinc plated.
Any plater can do them.
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10-20-2006, 02:47 AM
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Re: Spark plug sheilds
Ed, email this guy: [email protected] He does this work on the side and is a good man. I bought and had a few things done by him. I think his work is real nice. His name is Brent Roby. His number I believe is (614)471-4883. Sam
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10-20-2006, 04:47 AM
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Re: Spark plug sheilds
ok thanks alot - i think they call the plating clear zinc, correct?
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Eddie M Camaro-less 87 El Camino SS Few Ferrari's
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10-20-2006, 03:06 PM
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Re: Spark plug sheilds
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Is it zinc or is it galvanized? [/ QUOTE ] Zinc is the ingredient for galvanizing.
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Dave 1987 Grand National
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10-20-2006, 05:19 PM
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Re: Spark plug sheilds
You need a galvanizer, not a plater. Most platers don't galvanize.
Technically, galvanizing is not plating as plating refers to an electro-chemical process. Galvanizing is a "hot dip" into the zinc alloy. I believe the spark plug shields were stamped from galvanized sheet. That means the edges are raw steel, but since zinc has a tendency to heal itself, the edges don't rust right away. Pretty tought to duplicate the original spangled galvanized coating by regalvanizing the finished part. Galvanized usually has a very bright appearance when new and gradually dulls and grays with exposure to the atmosphere and its' self-sacrificing nature. Zinc plating is, however, a plating (electo-chemical) process and does not have the spangled appearance. Big difference.  Dave
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10-20-2006, 05:26 PM
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Re: Spark plug sheilds
Did the originals have the little screws, or were they spot welded?
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10-20-2006, 06:51 PM
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Re: Spark plug sheilds
So, what is the recognised approach for plating or dipping process to restore a set of originals?
Thanks for the advise
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Eddie M Camaro-less 87 El Camino SS Few Ferrari's
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