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Can you mix Phosphate coated parts with non-plated parts? 1

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MechEng1977

Automotive
Sep 21, 2006
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I was wondering if you can mix Phosphate Grade I coated washers with regular steel bolts? Will it cause a galvanic reaction?
 
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No it won't cause a galvanic reaction. The unplated bolts will be free to rust normally.
 
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