mvftw

I want to recoat my brake booster (cadmium). I was going to use Eastwoods spray kit, but I'm Not planning on taking out the booster. This Rub-n-Buff looks like the deal. At least it's ez with no mess. What gold would you use? They have many 'gold' choices...

Nifty 71

Good Job!

gr8whte

captainmorgan

I will have to try it.

COMMANDER370

GATOR454

I'm not sure which gold would look the most like cadmium plating. Here is a link to some pictures of the Grecian Gold I used on my carb.
Carb Resurection

They are cheap, get a couple different Golds and use the one you like best.

Make sure to use as little as possible to make the color change.

I've never done something as big as a brake booster (mine is painted black) let us know how it turns out.

db

mvftw

Gator, your carb came out great! How would it look with just the Grecian Gold?

Lotus76

I'm impressed! Really interested to see how long it holds up.

Thanks,

John

robertmc48

wow...amazing...those parts look great !

pws69

What a GREAT job you did on this writeup!!

AND it's a great find.....

Thanks

GATOR454

I guess your asking whether or not to mix it with the Calyx. If you use straight Rub n Buff then the finish will be more opaque or more of a monotone color. Adding the Calyx makes the Rub n Buff semi transparent and the color variations of the underlying metal show through. I've done it both ways and tend to prefer the semi transparent because it looks more metalic and less like paint. I don't know the present condition of your booster. If it is really stained or large portions of the original plating is missing or there are a bunch of rust areas then I would probably use straight Rub n Buff because I wouldn't want any of the original finish to show through. If the plating is in fair shape but just looks old then I would probably add the Calyx.

Lotus76, I did part of the alternator on my wife's minivan about 6 monts ago as a test. The alternator metal is of the porous kind so if you rub it with a white cloth you will get residue. After six months it still looked good and buffed to a shiney lustre. There also is no evidendece of it migrating to adjacent surfaces. So, so far so good.

ZD75blue

SharkAttack

Thanks, great tips and very nice results!

VetteramI

Thanks for the tip. Now I have something to shop for when my wife drags me into the craft store. Or maybe I can tell her Honey, let me take you to the craft store today. Win points for being such a wonderful husband taking her shopping to a craft store, Tee hee hee

etech152

Nice Helpful Thread!!! I'm soon going to detail my engine area and this is super helpful info! Thanks so much for sharing with the group!

ckerch

I've got brake shields I am going use it on .

81corvettevortec

wow. thats some amazing stuff! i am going to have to use it on everything underneith my car . thanks for the info!
Ryan.

etech152

I ordered some of the Silver Rub n' Buff today and I plan to give this a try!

I talked with a guy at my local Corvette shop last night and I asked him about the Calyx product becuase my exhaust manifolds really look "blaaaah" compared to the rest of my clean correct original engine. I told him I saw what you did with the Calyx and I was impressed with your posting here. His comments were that he had tried the Calyx on the exhaust manifolds of a few Corvettes, but it never lasted for more than a few weeks! How long do your exhaust manifolds stay looking good before you see that they need recoating?... considering weekend driving only and maybe one night during week once in awhile???

ZD75blue

Does it rub off if you touch it?

82Vette'ster

I've got'a try this stuff.