If this is only for aesthetic purposes, Eastwood sells a kit that is not true cadmium plating. But if done correctly, it sure looks like it. If I remember correctly, the process requires three or four different color spray paints to achieve the look. Classic car restorers use the process to do the power brake boosters on old classic cars to look like original cad coating.
Eastwood Golden CAD Complete Kit
The Eastwood Golden CAD Kit allows you to easily replicate the look of Golden CAD plating on your parts and hardware.
I've used this kit with great results.
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