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10-12-2017, 07:17 PM | #1 |
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Door Striker Finish Recommendation?
I am finally getting the small parts on my 71 Jimmy put back where they belong and it looks like the door striker pieces could use a makeover. Any recommendations on finish coatings and color, and what was on there originally?
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10-13-2017, 02:14 AM | #2 |
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Re: Door Striker Finish Recommendation?
I have been pondering this question myself. I was looking at using a Cerakote coating, or maybe taking it to a zinc or galvanizing plater. I put the Cerakote coating on an old shotgun and it has held up very well on the parts that move against each other. The company I used for the Cerakote does a lot of automotive coatings, which suprised me since I have always associated that coating with firearms. I was thinking about a silver or raw metal look for the striker plates. I would assume the Cerakote would be cheaper than plating.
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10-13-2017, 10:57 AM | #3 |
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Re: Door Striker Finish Recommendation?
Never heard of Cerakote, but it looks great. Is it sprayed on?
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10-13-2017, 11:37 AM | #4 |
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Re: Door Striker Finish Recommendation?
Powder coat. Cheap, looks good and lasts.
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10-13-2017, 01:16 PM | #5 |
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Re: Door Striker Finish Recommendation?
They blast the metal, and then apply it like powder coating, cooking it on at 250/300 degrees. I like powder coat as well, but I think the Cerakote holds up to wear a little bit better.
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10-13-2017, 02:30 PM | #6 |
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Re: Door Striker Finish Recommendation?
This is the original finish. Only pic I have showing the most of the striker. Nothing fancy and not painted. Black phosphate?
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10-13-2017, 07:21 PM | #7 |
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Re: Door Striker Finish Recommendation?
I'd go black phosphate like OEM and do the hood hinges, hood latches, and door latches at same time. Here are some NOS pieces I had replated due to shelf ware. The attachment hardware shown is clear zinc plated and all OEM: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=159
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10-13-2017, 10:06 PM | #8 | |
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10-13-2017, 11:01 PM | #9 |
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Re: Door Striker Finish Recommendation?
Black phosphate is correct but I prefer black zinc. I find it similar finish but far more resilient.
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10-14-2017, 09:24 AM | #10 | |
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I've had my pieces done locally at Kaehr plating: http://www.kaehr.com Arrow Plating in Weatherford, TX is another business other members have used for phosphate and zinc work: http://arrowplating.com/processes.html
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10-14-2017, 12:41 PM | #11 | |
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