What color Gold is this ?

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Apr 10, 2006 | 11:17 AM

Awsom 71

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Racer

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What color Gold is this ?

I'm in the midst of dressing up the engine compartment of my 71 Stingray. Some of the items, like the brake booster, vacuum canister, headlight canisters are painted a flat gold. I've noticed that alot of the vettes have this same gold color that people have used. Is it a certain code of gold or just as simple as flat gold that you can pickup at any auto parts store ?

Just Curious - any help is appreciated.

Apr 10, 2006 | 11:36 AM

Paul L

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I think you find that those parts are gold cadmium plated, not painted.

Apr 10, 2006 | 11:50 AM

Easy Mike

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Originally Posted by paul67

I think you find that those parts are gold cadmium plated, not painted.

Cadmium plate is correct, but it sounds like a prevous owner may have been playing with spray can gold.

Apr 10, 2006 | 12:35 PM

Paul L

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Mike,
The paint is available but it won't hold up on the master cylinder cover. It can't withstand brake fluid or the mechanical contact of the bails.

Apr 10, 2006 | 01:51 PM

Awsom 71

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Thanks guys

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