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Re: Brake Nuts, Red Color
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12/18/12 03:34 PM
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They are not painted ...
Last edited by JohnRR; 12/18/12 06:03 PM.
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Re: Brake Nuts, Red Color
[Re: JohnRR]
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12/18/12 04:48 PM
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They are anodized ...
I respectively dis-agree.
The red coloring is red di-chrommate dip process - It's a secondary step done after the initial zinc plating process.
The red prop valve mounting nut / park brake adjuster flange nut is avail.
The power booster +/or master cylinder mounting kepps lock nuts in red are not.
Ok, back to work.
ps, I don't know of anyone who is capable of the red di-chromate process.
Maybe pm Jules,, he might.
The last wiper motor I got from him had a red nut for the crank arm included( sorry, didn't pay enough attention to see if it was plated or painted. And it didn't really matter to me as it can't be seen once installed)
pss, Duplicolor has a clear red that might work in a pinch.
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Re: Brake Nuts, Red Color
[Re: JulesdaWiperman]
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12/19/12 08:01 PM
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"Duplicolor has a clear red that might work in a pinch. "
That is what I use.
I do have the nuts plated first in clear zinc. Then use the clear red.
The plating shop I use does not do red zinc. Wish they did though.
Jules
its good i guess that it's an available color if it chips on install ?
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Re: Brake Nuts, Red Color
[Re: JohnRR]
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12/19/12 09:06 PM
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"Duplicolor has a clear red that might work in a pinch. "
That is what I use.
I do have the nuts plated first in clear zinc. Then use the clear red.
The plating shop I use does not do red zinc. Wish they did though.
Jules
its good i guess that it's an available color if it chips on install ?
The thinner the coat the better and then you still need to use some thin plastic{as in baggie} between the nut and socket...Krylon also has a line of the colored tints designed to be used over a silver base...It's their "X metals" line... link ...For some reason the link is'nt showing yellor or orange but I have those colors also... 
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Re: Brake Nuts, Red Color
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12/20/12 09:37 AM
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... after all were talking about nuts that are difficult at best to see ...
all the more reason to go the extra mile making them correct
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Re: Brake Nuts, Red Color
[Re: JohnRR]
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12/20/12 01:30 PM
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Try this...
Paint them with a off color red paint and then....while there still kinda wet, dip them in paint thinner till the paint starts to run. When there dry spray then with a flat clear paint and your done. I have done this a few times and it works very well.
....there is nothing like driving my 1968 Hemi Dart around town and having people looking at you like you're nuts!!
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Re: Brake Nuts, Red Color
[Re: DPelletier]
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12/20/12 03:52 PM
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Some people said I was crazy and who would know? ... 
Dave
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