Using a media tumbler to restore bolts?

[Dammit!]

Anybody ever tried using a media tumbler to restore old nuts and bolts? If so, how were the results and how long did it take?

[Dirtcrasher]

I have got old bolts nice and clean differnt ways. But, what happens is that the zinc coating is gone and rust sets in real quick.

Thats why I run SS bolts in as many parts as I can.

I buy them in long sizes, fully threaded and i boxes of 100 and then cut them down.

[Dammit!]

Where do you buy them in bulk?

[okieRrider]

look around where your from for a shop that does cad plating....the usually charge by the box or bucket and it comes back to ya shiney and fresh and coated. most chrome shops do cadmium plating

[chris200x]

I'd like to find a cheap alternative as well. I had to buy 4 OEM nuts, bolts and washers for my lt230 bearing carrier and it cost me almost $50. :eek:

[Dirtcrasher]

I buy boxes of 100 at McMaster/Carr