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Mar 2, 2021 | 05:53 AM

gjhinc

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Cadmium plating

There are a few posts on DIY cad plating and what a pain in the *** it is. Is there a plating service in the DFW area where I can bring in something for cad plating? Something being a master cylinder cap.

Mar 8, 2021 | 04:54 PM

gjhinc

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Ah! I get it. Yellow Chromate.

Mar 8, 2021 | 05:32 PM

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Geez does this guy ever stop talking and get to the point? Goto this video to get a down and dirty DIY instruction........

Check this vendor https://caswellplating.com/electropl...ting-kits.html

Mar 8, 2021 | 07:48 PM

C2Racer

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A friend uses these guys on his Pcars. I have not tried them but he is very picky and satisfied with them.

http://www.texasprecision.net/

Mar 8, 2021 | 08:25 PM

elwood13

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I used them for my hood prop and catches. No complaints.

Mar 8, 2021 | 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by elwood13

I used them for my hood prop and catches. No complaints.

Maybe they can help with interior, engine and tranny too?

Steve

Mar 8, 2021 | 09:01 PM

pop23235

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JohnZ suggested speakiing with the mechanics at your local airport. Props have to be plated.
I'm lucky to have a local supplier that does cad, zinc, etc. From experience, it's a lot like painting. If your surface prep is not really smooth, you may not like the results.