Zinc Anode
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They have been around for a while. Can't hurt to try it. Cheaper than replacing an intake manifold.
My original factory manifold started leaking due to corrosion from the coolant/aluminum/cast iron interaction.
My original factory manifold started leaking due to corrosion from the coolant/aluminum/cast iron interaction.
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They work. We used to use zincs in the Coast Guard. It was an all day job inspecting and changing zincs in an engineroom. Just remember to check them regularly, and replace them when they are 50% gone. Once the zinc is corroded away, it no longer protects the engine parts. They protected metal parts in the ship's cooling system from corroding and we ran salt water to cool fresh water and oil in the engines.
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Car: 1991 GTA
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A couple months ago, I heard of something similar to zincs that would help prevent your car (body) from rusting... (Maybe if you live near the ocean.) makes more sense in a radiator
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I think what you heard about was that most manufacturers are coating the steel with zinc (galvanising) before they asemble the car. In addition, in the case of frames, the steel will be zinc plated, and then when the frame is welded together, the whole thing will be dipped in a zinc plating solution again before painting. I'm not sure, but it wouldn't surprise me if new frames are powder coated instead of just painted.
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Imron, yea... nothing will take that off short of melting it off.
Paint does hold up better IMO. Its not as thick, doesnt seem to get all chipped off as easy as powder coat. I have a couple powder coated parts on my stang and there's little left of the coating. The painted stuff looks ok on there and the stuff I painted on my other cars.
Paint does hold up better IMO. Its not as thick, doesnt seem to get all chipped off as easy as powder coat. I have a couple powder coated parts on my stang and there's little left of the coating. The painted stuff looks ok on there and the stuff I painted on my other cars.
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Car: 1986 Grand Prix TPI
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Could depend on the powder coating maybe.
A friend designed some mountain bikes and had them powder coated and you couldnt scratch it with a sharp key. But my neighbor says the color does not hold up to sun, and if you check out the TA's with the coated chrome and blue rims they are fading.
A friend designed some mountain bikes and had them powder coated and you couldnt scratch it with a sharp key. But my neighbor says the color does not hold up to sun, and if you check out the TA's with the coated chrome and blue rims they are fading.
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Yeah, powder coating doesn't hold up well in sunlight. That's why a lot of 4x4 guys with black power coated bumpers, brush guards ...etc have faded parts.
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Car: 1986 Grand Prix TPI
Engine: 350 TPI
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My info on powder coating fading came from a person whose company builds vehicles for SEMA and has his own line of custom rims.
And actually seeing TA faded rims.
And actually seeing TA faded rims.
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You can run your hand over it and nothing comes off so its not like paint,it just looks Dull. The Finish or whatever you want to call it is done. Nothing to Buff.
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Car: 86 Z28
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
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Anyone have a opinion on this
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...Ntt=Zinc+Anode
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Would this be the same thing?
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...Ntt=Zinc+Anode
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...Ntt=Zinc+Anode
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