Correct Gray Phosphate Coloe - Page 2

**Charley Lillard** · #11 02-13-2002, 08:14 PM

I just got off the Phone with Vernon Owens in Greenville S.C... I have been using his Phosphating solution for years. It is easy to use and is cheap. 1 quart makes about 8 gallons. Cost is 20.50 for a quart plus shipping. You basically pour some in water in a pan and boil it on the stove or Bar-b-que. Dump clean glass beaded bolts or whatever in and stir. The longer you leave it in the darker the phosphate finish. I told Vernon to stop by the site and chime in if he wants. His # is 864-246-3836. I have a pile of extra bolts that I plated just to have if needed.

**SS427** · #12 02-13-2002, 11:50 PM

Charley, is this a similar solution to Eastwoods green colored Black zinc as I would assume thats the color you are plating your bolts? If so, you get a lot more bang for the buck.

I will definately give him a call. Can you e-mail me his e-mail address? Thanks

Mr Yenko · #13 02-14-2002, 12:11 AM

I didn't know that Mike Gray did phosphate. From what he says, He restores Yenko's BETTER then anyone else. From what he says. But I don't recall him ever restoring a REAL Yenko yet to my knowledge. Mayor of fishkill.
A.K.A. "Grape Ape"

K Pascoe · #14 02-14-2002, 12:32 AM

The closest paint I have used to gray phosphate is Eastwoods Spray Gray.It does not have the rough texture the real deal does,but at a quick glance it fits the part.Like BKH said,there is no paint out there that truly duplicates the real thing.I have had BKH do a batch of gray phosphate parts for myself and was pleased with the results...KP

**Charley Lillard** · #15 02-14-2002, 12:36 AM

Rick..His Email is [email protected]. I have never used the Eastwood stuff so I don't know if it is similar. Vernon has been selling this stuff for along time. I bought mine over 10 years ago and it still works great. He also owns a Black 70 RS Z28...Not for sale though. Nice guy that is worth giving your business to.

**micky69396** · #16 02-14-2002, 01:25 AM

I have some paint we mix up that is the best thing I have seen closest to phos plating. We use it on the driver cars mostly, people think its phos. Its dark and has a ruff texture. I used to be able to make it out of the old synthol paint, but since it gone now we do it in enamel and it still holds up good. I can do plating on boosters, zinc, phos, cad or any other plating done you may need also. Have people send stuff all the time.

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COPO PETE · #17 02-14-2002, 05:24 AM

I've been doing the same thing for years with the cast blast as well. I seemed to think you got better results with the high heat version
over the regular stuff. I've had people ask me where I sent them to get the job done. It's a cheap way to do it, but if you want the perfect car and you can afford it, take Brian up on his offer.
Peter

**YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY** · #18 02-14-2002, 05:39 AM

I agree Pete, sent my stuff to Brian who was putting a batch together to get sent out, came back beautiful. It also depends on the level of resto that you are doing on the car, time restrictions, $$'s, ect...
M

**YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY** · #19 02-15-2002, 06:22 PM

Mayor;
What's the deal on the grape ape??
M

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mike grey · #20 02-18-2002, 12:38 AM

dear mr yenko, i don't know who you are nor have i seen any of the great cars you have restored. but actually i have restored several that were of the highest caliber. with regards to restoring real yenkos, i restored a 68 yenko that was judged at the camaro nationals by brian henderson and joe swezey at supercar workshop. it was the highest scoring car ever at the camaro nationals. maybe they aren't really experts????????? with regards to phosphating, i have phosphated my own hardware for many years. if you would like me to do some for you please let me know.