IML: Auto Pilot color or finish

[Joe Strickland <jwstrick426@xxxxxxxxxx>]

The finish or color of the Auto Pilot case may not have been paint, but 
a chromate plating.  Chromate plating deposits a metal finish that is 
less durable than chrome plating.  There are basically two colors, a 
silver and a gold tone.  Many of the covers on brake master cylinders 
are chromate plated, usually the gold tone.  Brake boosters that have a 
metal canister look are often chromate finished also usually in the gold 
tone color.  It deters corrosion for a number of years, but if exposed 
to caustic salts or acid it will go bad rather rapidly.  There are some 
after market paints for automotive use that duplicate the appearance of 
the two colors pretty closely if you want to do it yourself.  Chrome 
plating shops should be able to do a chromate finish if you want to 
re-plate a unit.  That might have to involve a complete removal of all 
inside parts though.  The case of the Auto Pilot is probably cast pot 
metal like many other items such as the door handles etc. on these cars.

Joe

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