Plating question

NCGuy68 · #1 10-04-2005, 01:42 AM

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Palmetto Enterprises... Vernon Owens dells the phosphating kits...

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I've been using their Parkerizing solution for years when I restore Muncie/Saginaw OEM shifters. Works quite well.

Keep in mind that its a "Hot" process. The solution is added to water and then heated to 185F and maintained there. You then 'cook' the parts in it until most of the bubbling stops. Its not a simple 'cold dip' as in gun blueing. It actualy etches the surface of the metal.

The key to long lasting results is to skip the water rinse and apply a high quality gun oil immediately after removing the parts from the bath. If you rinse in water and apply WD-40, you'll have rusted parts in a couple of months.

Feel free to ask questions - I've been doing it for over 15 years.

Palmetto Enterprises. (864)246-3836 for the Zinc Phosphate solution.

**copo69** · #2 10-04-2005, 06:12 AM

I've used Palmetto stuff too and it works fine. The different colors, gray, black, etc. are a result of the metal being used. Hood latches come out gray, bolts black. I use some stuff I got from ASL for oil. Just drop in, pull out and let dry.

P.J. · #3 10-08-2005, 08:30 AM

AMK inc. products sells origional bolts and kits
www.amkproducts.com
check it out
suprss70

MikeA · #4 10-09-2005, 12:18 AM

Pete,

Have purchased kits from them? If so, were you satisfied?

CamarosRus · #5 10-09-2005, 02:14 AM

I'm a proponent of Palmetto's chemicals. Using their MANGANESE Phosphate solution, I feel its dead on correct for fasteners, shift rods, and misc other parts. The ZINC Phosphate is applicable for Hood hinges, hood latch and the like.
I use Colman Camp fuel (bought at Walmart) in the one gallon can for a rinse. Can says it contains a rust inhibitor as well. After drying off on shop towel, I then spray and "massage" with BoeShield T-9 (order from www.BoatersDiscountWorld.com). Boesheild has been tested by Yachting Magazine for salt spray corrosion and is FAR, FAR superior to WD-40 and the others...........
I can go on and on with MANGANESE Phosphate coating for the two of you left reading, but who cares????????????

I Love ya man,

Chuck S

**Mr70** · #6 10-09-2005, 02:22 AM

I too like Palmetto's Maganese Phosphate for the same reasons.
Sears will start carrying Boeshield T-9 regularly in a month or two.
That works great on the Gas Tank etc.
Nice Chuck.

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