Plating bolts and fasteners - post process considerations

[pancho]

I'm going to get some plating done for the restoration so I thought I'd check out what the process entails. This is one part that shouldn't apparently be overlooked with the high tensile fasteners.

Interesting article

http://www.greensladeandcompany.com/pdf/Hydrogen%20Embrittlement%20-%20What%20it%20looks%20like.pdf

[shiny_car]

Interesting, and something I had no idea about.

Mind you, haven't had anything plated before, but had considered it along the way. Also, haven't found any 'visible' bolts harder than 8.8; maybe inside the engine, but probably don't need to plate them.

[pancho]

Certain suspension fasteners and the like you'll find will be HT bolts and may need to be treated.

[pasey25]

Any plating shop worth its salt is going to be able to do a hydrogen de-embrittlement bake. just make sure you ask for it.