Topic: Fastener Plating

[bryancobb]

I have about 10 or 12 pounds of bolts, fasteners, brackets etc. that I need plated.
Some need zinc.  Some need zinc dichromate, and some need cadmium.

Who can I send them to for plating that is familiar with Mustang stuff/colors and that
has been succesfully used before, by people on this forum?

[Bob Gaines]

I have about 10 or 12 pounds of bolts, fasteners, brackets etc. that I need plated.
Some need zinc.  Some need zinc dichromate, and some need cadmium.

Who can I send them to for plating that is familiar with Mustang stuff/colors and that
has been succesfully used before, by people on this forum?

You will need to separate them by finish before sending them to however you end up using. Most don't have the knowledge and if you are lucky enough to find someone who does, they most likely will be hesitant to take the time. You are way limiting your options. Just say-in. Bob

[kutzoh]

Bryan-
   I just ended up opening up the yellow pages and googled for my area, I was surprised how many plating shops there were within 10-20 miles of me and settled on one that was willing to work with me. I explained to them what I wanted, showed them pictures of my car and they've taken an interest in my project.
    The reality is with the small volume of parts most of us need when restoring one car, our requirements are pretty much a nuisance to most commercial operations. That said, most shops I talked to were willing to work with me because they were intrigued by what I was trying to accomplish with an old mustang.

Greg

[J_Speegle]

.............. That said, most shops I talked to were willing to work with me because they were intrigued by what I was trying to accomplish with an old mustang.

Agreed - you often can find someone that is interested in the depth and process we go through, even if its just a way form them to break up their fairly routine day.

This can translate into (sometimes) a better price or at least a little additional attention to detail and effort