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It was around $800.00. My center carb was a mess and need parts and I had them put the inspection stamps on. The carbs were the original ones to the car so I wanted to spend the money to get them right.
I used a 3 parts Calyx manifold dressing to 1 part Grecian Gold Rub 'n Buff for the base and 2 parts Calyx to 1 part Silver Rub 'n Buff for the rest except for the rear bracket that got plain Calyx.
I used a dry brush technique to apply the mixtures so as to minimize the amount of material actually on the carb. Using a small stipple brush from the craft store I would dip it in the mixture then rub most of it off before applying it to the carb. only use enough material to make the color change (which isn't much stuff at all)
I did the gold first and heated it for 2 hours with my shop lights (no way could I get away with putting the carb in the wifes oven). Then I did the silver and heated again then buffed.
This is not the "correct" color just better than old looking. It looks like it could use a little yellow and a little green. I didn't attempt "correct" color because I didn't have a new one to go by and would have just been guessing. Besides I think that it looks better less green.
No one is going to do cadmium any more because of the environmental restrictions. Military can't even use it. Aluminum typically uses an alodine with dichromate finish.
No one is going to do cadmium any more because of the environmental restrictions. Military can't even use it. Aluminum typically uses an alodine with dichromate finish.
how do you suggest I do my carbs..or who does carbs
If you do a google search, you can still find some folks that perform cad plating (for now) but I would suspect it's not cheap anymore due to the environmental concerns.
06-27-2018, 08:56 AM
