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Peter

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lever of gas rod system
« on: May 09, 2019, 17:56:21 »
Question:
How is this handle originaly treated against rust?
It is made from cast iron which cannot be galvanized as far as I know.
Other process? Which? What is the color? MB color number?

Thanks for help

Benz Dr.

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Re: lever of gas rod system
« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2019, 18:28:17 »
I've used yellow Zinc chromate and it looked OK. Sometimes it will produce a darker color that the surrounding parts but it's not a big difference.
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Re: lever of gas rod system
« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2019, 20:16:59 »
Any particular brand and color code?