but what about a nice 'patina' on well cared for older parts and fasteners ?

a very nice thing to have that you can't buy even.  Good patina.
I like 'preserved' myself ..
restored looks fake to me.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike" <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2011 5:25 PM
Subject: Re: bolts et al

> Thanks so much for that, Alistair!  Great info!
>
> While we're on this subject, does anyone know how to look up the specs for
> a
> certain VW fastener?  By N #?  By ETKA?
>  I'm interested in general finishes for restoration work.  Black oxide for
> chassis?  Yellow Cad-plating for general body-use?  Phospate coating for
> assemblies trhat will be painted?
>  Inquiring minds want to know EXACT details for accurate restoration work.
> German automotive, DIN or VW-related info only, please!
> Thanks for your assistance, if you can help.
> Mike B.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Alistair Bell
> Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2011 4:08 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: bolts et al
>
> The recent talk on spare tire bolt  reminded me that I have a nice
> overview of fastener tech. on my blog,
>
> http://shufti.wordpress.com/2010/06/17/fastener-info-and-reference/
>
>
>
> alistair