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[RawlinsGTR]

Hi all,

 

Recently bought a new starter motor, and as with many new parts, bits of it are in the gold protective coating.

 

What I'm wondering is - what exactly is the coating, and is it a good idea to sand it back and paint it properly?

 

Here's a picture;

 

 

Any advice appreciated!

 

Thanks,

 

Simon

 

 

 

[A-Cell]

Passivated zinc plating. To prevent corrosion!

[RawlinsGTR]

So since I don't want it gold, I can just sand it a little to get it rough and paint over it, and that'll turn it into beast mode protection?

[reallybig]

sanding it'll take the gold coating off surely???

[Artful Dodger]

Yes go for it will not cause any issues

[scott_65_cooper_s]

Use an etch primer on it, you can leave the coating on that way