Danny's RX7 FB

[spirit r]

All the zinc plating these days is silver in colour. I believe that the hexavalent chromium they used to create the yellow tinge is obsolete now as it is carcinogenic. Hexavalent chromium is certainly banned in the EU. Yellow passivates aren't quite the same.

If you buy new mazda parts like bolts or the headlight motor arms they are silver now too even though the original was yellow zinc.

I have chromed the parts.Much more indestructible and shiny.

[Hobbawobba]

Wow I never realised that aye Greg! Very interesting to know

[ian65]

I had some decent results with a home plating kit, the only photos I have are these of my 1st attempt but they did get better as I got used to it.

[danny]

Looks quite good! Maybe for a later project. There is still one more car on my wish list, a Rotary Truck.

[danny]

Engine is in, some wiring and vacuumplumbing to do. RB exhaust is on its way.

[DKWW2000]

Looking very good, clean & tidy, better than new

[spirit r]

Really inspiration ! I prefer the look of the black radiator more. BTW do you restore also the front undertray?

[danny]

I don't have one, but I can get it quickly. Maybe I'll just leave it open, don't know yet.

[spirit r]

Maybe I'll just leave it open, don't know yet.

Leave it is'nt a good idea. You will reduce the engine cooling especially on highway use.

[Casey]

That's really clean and tidy - an excellent job and great example of what can be achieved, very inspiring