Topic: Cadmium Aerosol

[Brian Conway]

Tried this stuff on some engine compartment bolts and it looks pretty close in appearance.  Possible a good procedure for weather/corrosion protection ?  The fender bolt is an aftermarket cadmium treated bolt the other two are spray can.  Brian

[livetoride60]

Nice find.  Have to try it.  How does it hold up?  Does the shine / finish look rub off easily?

I've tried using several products to substitute for cad and silver zinc in a pinch.  A couple pics for comparison, first no flash 2nd with flash.  As noted on the newspaper, Top to Bottom (all are spray can products):  Alumablast, Chrome, Eastwood Diamond Clear, Stainless Steel.

The Chrome looks the best for Silver Zinc, but shine and top layer rubs off first time you touch it.

Last pic is all done in Chrome.

Rich

[Brian Conway]

No the finish does not rub off but I use care with sockets or wrench's not to scrape the finish off.  Have not used long enough to have a longevity answer.  Brian

[67gtasanjose]

No the finish does not rub off but I use care with sockets or wrench's not to scrape the finish off.  Have not used long enough to have a longevity answer.  Brian

A person could consider using nylon-lined sockets for these types of finishes. Keep in mind that your "torque value" could be affected a few percent, mostly on your suspension and steering bolts.

[Bob Gaines]

A person could consider using nylon-lined sockets for these types of finishes. Keep in mind that your "torque value" could be affected a few percent, mostly on your suspension and steering bolts.

If you use the nylon -lined sockets on anything requiring over about 40 lbs of torque the nylon starts to deform. I could see using them on fender bolts and other non high torque items but not safety items like suspension. Unfortunately I wasted a few of these trying to keep from ruining the chrome wheel lug nuts before learning my lesson.