shackle plates on 69 l78 camaro

[camaro1]

Ive got new shackle plates from heartbeat they are zinc plated, can you guys tell me if there suppose to be painted black ? Ive got jerry's book and ive been following it, not sure why I'm questioning this part since jerrys book says it should be black. I think its because of the plated surface. appreciate the help

Thanks Rich

[m22mike]

Black lacquer dipped, like most all vendor supplied parts. You will not always find the correct answere in a book, best to ask guys who restore and have made observations from many cars and many years.

Mike

[camaro1]

thanks Mike!!!

[Schonyenko2]

Rough them up before you apply the paint. It will stick better over the plating.

[mockingbird812]

Well hey there Schonye! Don't you have a building project you can share with us in our Garage section? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

[Day2_69Z]

Soak them a short time in evaporust or similar solution.
That will remove the zinc, paint will not adhere to zinc type plating.

[Schonyenko2]

You need to contact the 1st lady. I've been informed, that is her garage. After 45 yrs of blissful marriage, she can park, and quilt in it all she wants. :-)