Fender ornament HELP

[10morales]

What's up rat friends! I recently purchased this fender ornament for my new build. I am a little worried because I just found out it is made out of zinc and I have read that zinc isn't very durable. What would be the best way to make this more resistant to corrosives? Would some type of chrome, bronze, or brass plating be the best option? Or is there some type of lacquer/ enamel I could apply to it? Any advice would help. THANKS!

 

[Sphinx]

I'd get some Clearcoat and put on several light coats.

 

[10morales]

RatSphinx, normal aerosol clear coat?

 

[deven_science]

I'm not sure I'd worry about corrosion, as they coat items with zinc in order to protect them from corrosion. It's called electro-galvanization. Steel is often electro-galvanized in large scale construction, such as skyscrapers, or bridges.

 

[pick]

I would have to go with "deven_science" on this one. Zinc probably has more of a problem with it's brittleness rather than having a corrosion problem. They used to add it to lead back in the day when lead was used in the printing process, it was added to give it a harder property. You could clear coat if desired, but probably not necessary. COOL ornament by the way! 8)

 

[10morales]

Thanks for the info Devon_Science. Appreciated!


Pic? WHat can i do to make this less brittle? THANKS!

 

[frameteam2003]

Just be sure to keep it waxed and shined.

 

[pick]

Pic? WHat can i do to make this less brittle? THANKS!

Nothing that I can think of, just don't crash it! :lol: :lol: :mrgreen:

 

[Critter1]

Platers coat metal with zinc so the zinc will corrode instead of the metal. I'd clear coat it.

 

[10morales]

It sounds like I should clear coat... Is there any specific clear coat i should use?

THANKS!

 

[Sphinx]

Krylon is a fast dry type.