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Steve Plucker · 02-26-2019, 01:33 PM

Does anyone know just how "bright" was Ford's Model A/AA Cadmium parts were?

Were they very bright, medium bright, or more of a whitish gray color or otherwise?

I have seen todays Cad plated parts that are very bright in appearance.

Thanks.

Pluck

BILL WILLIAMSON · 02-27-2019, 06:39 AM

I "faked" cad by spraying them with Dull Alujimum spray paint & a wisp of Satin Clear.
Bill W.

Chris Haynes · 02-27-2019, 09:03 PM

Why fake Cadmium plating? it is cheap.

apbright · 02-28-2019, 03:03 AM

I used a set of Cadmium plated lug nuts on one car, on the thought that 'original design was better.' However, I found that they wore and weathered poorly, turning quite milky after only two years of use. I have since swapped them out for Mike's polished stainless steel lug nuts, and have had no regrets.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 02-28-2019, 06:05 AM

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Steve, from my experiences the general consensus in F/P adjudication is bright-white plating.

Like many other original finishes that Ford used, they weren't always the best quality finishes that could have been used, but it is what it is and if someone is restoring, then it is about trying to mimic authentically.

02-26-2019, 01:33 PM	#1
Steve Plucker BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington USA Posts: 6,066	Cadmium Plating finish... Does anyone know just how "bright" was Ford's Model A/AA Cadmium parts were? Were they very bright, medium bright, or more of a whitish gray color or otherwise? I have seen todays Cad plated parts that are very bright in appearance. Thanks. Pluck

02-27-2019, 06:39 AM	#2
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Cadmium Plating finish... I "faked" cad by spraying them with Dull Alujimum spray paint & a wisp of Satin Clear. Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

02-27-2019, 09:03 PM	#3
Chris Haynes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camarillo, CA and Pine Grove, CA Posts: 2,832	Re: Cadmium Plating finish... Why fake Cadmium plating? it is cheap. __________________ 1921 Runabout 1930 Tudor Early 1930 AA Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?

02-28-2019, 03:03 AM	#4
apbright Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 169	Re: Cadmium Plating finish... I used a set of Cadmium plated lug nuts on one car, on the thought that 'original design was better.' However, I found that they wore and weathered poorly, turning quite milky after only two years of use. I have since swapped them out for Mike's polished stainless steel lug nuts, and have had no regrets.

02-28-2019, 06:05 AM	#5
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,508	Re: Cadmium Plating finish... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Steve, from my experiences the general consensus in F/P adjudication is bright-white plating. Like many other original finishes that Ford used, they weren't always the best quality finishes that could have been used, but it is what it is and if someone is restoring, then it is about trying to mimic authentically. __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .