Correct Gray Phosphate Coloe

**SS427** · #1 02-13-2002, 06:39 PM

Another great source on the west coast is Steve Gregori at
http://www.brakeboosters.com

He always does a great job, quick turnaround and is reasonably priced.

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**Charley Lillard** · #2 02-13-2002, 08:14 PM

I just got off the Phone with Vernon Owens in Greenville S.C... I have been using his Phosphating solution for years. It is easy to use and is cheap. 1 quart makes about 8 gallons. Cost is 20.50 for a quart plus shipping. You basically pour some in water in a pan and boil it on the stove or Bar-b-que. Dump clean glass beaded bolts or whatever in and stir. The longer you leave it in the darker the phosphate finish. I told Vernon to stop by the site and chime in if he wants. His # is 864-246-3836. I have a pile of extra bolts that I plated just to have if needed.

**SS427** · #3 02-13-2002, 11:50 PM

Charley, is this a similar solution to Eastwoods green colored Black zinc as I would assume thats the color you are plating your bolts? If so, you get a lot more bang for the buck.

I will definately give him a call. Can you e-mail me his e-mail address? Thanks

Mr Yenko · #4 02-14-2002, 12:11 AM

I didn't know that Mike Gray did phosphate. From what he says, He restores Yenko's BETTER then anyone else. From what he says. But I don't recall him ever restoring a REAL Yenko yet to my knowledge. Mayor of fishkill.
A.K.A. "Grape Ape"

K Pascoe · #5 02-14-2002, 12:32 AM

The closest paint I have used to gray phosphate is Eastwoods Spray Gray.It does not have the rough texture the real deal does,but at a quick glance it fits the part.Like BKH said,there is no paint out there that truly duplicates the real thing.I have had BKH do a batch of gray phosphate parts for myself and was pleased with the results...KP

**Charley Lillard** · #6 02-14-2002, 12:36 AM

Rick..His Email is [email protected]. I have never used the Eastwood stuff so I don't know if it is similar. Vernon has been selling this stuff for along time. I bought mine over 10 years ago and it still works great. He also owns a Black 70 RS Z28...Not for sale though. Nice guy that is worth giving your business to.

**micky69396** · #7 02-14-2002, 01:25 AM

I have some paint we mix up that is the best thing I have seen closest to phos plating. We use it on the driver cars mostly, people think its phos. Its dark and has a ruff texture. I used to be able to make it out of the old synthol paint, but since it gone now we do it in enamel and it still holds up good. I can do plating on boosters, zinc, phos, cad or any other plating done you may need also. Have people send stuff all the time.

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