Exterior Galvanized Parts

[jac04]

Let us know how it comes out. If you are going for a real galvanized look, I think that you will be disappointed.
When I originally restored my '63 I tried cold galvanizing and it looked horrible IMO. I then tried Hammerite silver/gray. If put on as directed, it will produce a 'hammered' finish, but if applied in very thin coats it will produce a smooth finish with some color variations. It looked great (actually won several awards at British Car shows, even with painted trim!!) and was a very tough coating. If you decide to paint the trim, I think this is the way to go.

In the end, I wanted my '63 to be more correct so I had everything re-galvanized. It was a PITA to get everything done properly, but the results were well worth it.

[Bertha]

I just ordered a few ZRC Cold Galvanizing spray cans directly from the ZRC for $9.99 a can. I'll post some pictures after I complete the coating.

I have never used it before....but the brand has been used all over the world on some major projects. I guess I'm an easy sell, but the website did it for me.

That will not hold up to the elements. It only works well for areas that are concealed, and has a dull grey chalky finish that does not look anything close to galvinize. On the flip side, I found that, that stuff works well if you want to get a similar look to the sherodised finish as found on the fasteners all over the truck. I use it for the interior hardware, as most of the exterior hardware I use is stainless.

[jrd51ox]

Bertha, have you used it before or know someone who has?

Also, what do you suggest if this is the wrong brand?

[jrd51ox]

If you are going for a real galvanized look, I think that you will be disappointed.
When I originally restored my '63 I tried cold galvanizing and it looked horrible IMO. I then tried Hammerite silver/gray. If put on as directed, it will produce a 'hammered' finish, but if applied in very thin coats it will produce a smooth finish with some color variations. It looked great (actually won several awards at British Car shows, even with painted trim!!

jac04-
I was able to cancel the ZRC order in time. You described what I want. I'll try the thin coat method with the Hammerite silver/gray and let you know how it comes out.

Thank you.

[jac04]

^^ I think that you will be happy with it. I had it on my trim right next to the galvanized hoop set on my truck, and it was hard to tell the difference from 10 feet away.
Just make sure to clean the galv. trim and use a primer for galvanized parts before spraying them.

[Broadstone]

I purchased my cold Galv. from Clearco Products co. Inc in PA. Title on can was Silvercoat Bright Galvanize.

[Broadstone]

Pictures of Cold Galv.

jrd51ox
This is the best photo I could come up with
sorry its not more of a close up

[bobzinak]

this works very good to clean up your galvanized parts. use muriatic acid with rubber gloves, fine steel wool, have arunning hose ready to wash off acid when desired etching is complete. put acid on steel wool and scub you gavanized parts till clean wash off acid. the acid left on will etch all the galvazing off so do not let it set on galv. parts. clear coat when finished. you can buy muriatic acid at hardware stores or pool supply companies..I wirked in the sheet metal trade for years and this works very well. and will in most cases remove stains from rover parts..only do it as much as you need to..as I said it will etch all the galvanizinf off the steel. but in my experience the galvanized parts have a thick coating...if it dosen't work you can still have them recoated, or painted (IMHO) that doesen't look as good...please post how it works out..bobzinak..