1976CamaroGuy

iTrader: (8)

Hey guys,

I'm detailing my engine for a factory look and was wondering what you are doing to re-finish the engine bolts?

Mine are dingy or rusted - they were a light gray color originally and I would like to re-paint them close to factory specs.....I can't find a spray paint that is a close enough match

suggestions??

Jimbo1367

Have them GLASS BEADED. I just asked one of the local machine shops on tanking my timing cover, valley pan and valve covers. He said glass beading them will make them look brand new. He told me $ 20-25.00 Should be able to do the bolts too.

Jimbo1367

I too refer the stock appearance.

1976CamaroGuy

iTrader: (8)

the glass beading would work on those parts mentioned, I even used some fine steel wool to brighten them up.

The bolts are a different story, they are coated steel with some sort of paint or coating. I wouldn't even mind buying all new bots, it's just trying to chase down the exact ones would be a problem.

I may just paint them black and call it a day.

Gray86hatch

iTrader: (83)

They have a coating on them blasing them will cause rust. They need to be recoated.

I have been powdercoating all my bolts black to match everything else on the engine

Tim

Jimbo1367

Do powdercoatings come in CLEAR? What about a semi gloss clear or flat clear? I am temped to have them clear powder coated (after glassbeading) if they have it. AS CAST looks with no weathering would be great.

Jimbo1367

I thought they looked coated with something. I guess it depeads on how aggressive glass beading is.

The wifey won't like to hear powder coating. lol

hotrodscrap

iTrader: (10)

You could blast them, then use a heavy coat of spray clear, install them, then touch up where needed.

-SS

dimetweaker

iTrader: (1)

Yes, you there are several different levels of gloss you can get for clear. BUT... powder will chip off the bolts where the wrench bites into it and then it will need a touch up.

Gray86hatch

iTrader: (83)

We have a cast blast powder that is very thin and looks like cast alum. When the bolts are blasted and coated very thin it should hold up thru a install. Just have to use care.

Let me know if you are interested in haveing them done.

Tim

Pocket

iTrader: (22)

Why not go stainless?

Gray86hatch

iTrader: (83)

I came up with about $200 to do the engine in stainless ARP.
That is alot of jack. Plus stainless is not known for being the best for holding torque.

Tim

millwright1999

iTrader: (1)

Here is a link to FAQ for small parts, bolts.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...-hardware.html

There are two link on the 7th post. That is if you want to buy new factory bolts.

Duffster

iTrader: (103)

bead blast then spray with a zinc coating. . .

cutlass_455

iTrader: (2)

x2......

Jimbo1367

with what? What brand Where do you get it? (Zink coating)

Duffster

iTrader: (103)

can't help you there, but I know at work we've got zinc spray. . . Won't be back until Friday so I can't help you any sooner other than ask around at auto parts stores...

cutlass_455

iTrader: (2)

Call shop that chrome plates stuff, they might do zinc and cadmium plating too. If that shop dont do it, ask if they know of one that does or just keep calling around.

If you have a bunch of bolts that need to be done, they will probly be able to acid dip them to clean them up and then re-plate them.

Jimbo1367

thanks guys