RE: [DML] Galvanizing frame?

["Nick Kemp" <nkemp@xxxx>]

When I redid my frame, I had it Zinc Chromated ( the yellow coating found on
some parts) and then I powdercoated the frame. The first coat is a zinc
rich primer coat followed by the color coat. I did not galvanize the frame
for two reasons:
1) Fear of frame warping once the heat stress relieved the frame (and all
frames will react differently.
2) the problems associated with getting the zinc out of the holes.

I did galvanize the trailing arms before they were powdercoated. Galvanized
parts need to "weather" a while before they are powdercoated (or painted) in
order to get a good bond. I may be wrong here and you should talk to some
galvanizing companies before painting or powdercoating the frame. Also talk
with the powdercoat person. They may have some ideas.

Good luck on your project.

Nick Kemp
Deer Lake Orchard
Site of the Minnesota Fall Delorean get-together, Sunday Sept 17. Everyone
is welcome. Contact me for additional details.