Yellow Zinc "Cad" Style Plating in NJ

 I offer refurbishing of yellow zinc or yellow Cadmium plated parts, such as those found on VW, Porsche, BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Alfa Romeo, Saab, Volvo and countless other cars.

Bracket sample - prior to restorationUpon receipt of your parts, I strip the old plating, coatings and corrosion completely, immerse the parts in specially-prepared detergent and acid baths to properly prepare them for a fresh, shiny coat of protective zinc plating - just like newly produced pieces!

Bracket - after restorationAfter completion of the plating process, parts are again prepped and dipped in a heated yellow chromate bath, which produces a beautiful goldish coating, with swirls of green and red hues.  The chromate further protects the steel beneath and makes it more compatible with aluminum parts, such as cylinder heads.  This is why many engine components come from the factory with this coating.

If you're interested in restoring your car to like-new condition, this is one change that will really make your engine bay and other parts of your car 'pop'.

Yellow Zinc Chromate Plating Sample 1Yellow Zinc Chromate Plating Sample 2Yellow Zinc Chromate Plating Sample 3Yellow Zinc Chromate Plating Sample 4

Restored washer pump, newly platedWasher pump, prior to platingPricing:
Please send as much info as possible with your inquiry (description and quantity of items) for a price quote.  A photo is always helpful.

 

Special nuts - before zinc platingSpecial nuts - after zinc platingLug nuts - prior to restorationLug nuts - after restoration

Finish: Can be either a shiny gold/yellow or a duller gold color, as requested.  Finish can vary slightly, depending upon condition of parts and final product can vary from one batch to the next.  If a matching finish is required for several parts, they should all be submitted as one order.  Parts can also be simply left with the standard zinc plating (as the lug nut photo above) or finished with iridescent 'blue' chromate for extra protection.

Yellow Zinc Plated hardwareDurability: Zinc is an excellent corrosion-resistant plating.  Over time, the zinc will oxidize to protect the steel part below.  The oxide is a whitish powder.  Yellow chromate adds excellent long-term durability by providing an additional protective layer.
Chromate plating is merely an acid-based oxidizer and can be scraped off with sandpaper or other abrasive means.  It can also be removed/damaged by exposure to acids.  If properly handled and cared for, yellow zinc plated parts can retain their OEM-look for many years.

Yellow auto parts plating restorationTurnaround:
Most jobs will be completed and shipped with a week of receipt.  Larger jobs and special items may require more time.  Faster turnaround times may incur an extra charge.  Please inquire.