Tom,
Gold coloured plating like this is normally zinc with (what the trade
calls) colour. It's actually a passivating treatment. there should be no
need to paint but passivated zinc plate has a limited life outside if it's
hammered.
Dave Simpson
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> From: Tom & Cathy Friedland <twfcaf@nas.com>
> Subject: Mono wheel
> Date: 09 January 1999 19:44
>
> Dear Europaphiles
>
> Does anyone know what the gold colored surface on some of the wheel and
> brake parts is? (ie: LG 20, LG 21, etc.) Is it an anti-rust coating or
> will those parts need painting? Any advice appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
> Tom Friedland A 079 N 38CC
>
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