Originally Posted by NANKET


Why would you “replate” something that was never plated?

Those brackets are bare metal.


I had them plated in a dull zinc. because
A- most of the time bare metal is no longer an option due to just plain ugly appearance wise
B- sure beats the blasted and painted look
C- protects them from the elements

If I had access to a 55 gallon drum of evaporust. I would dip the whole box, but its not an option for me