Factory coating on Floor shifter

What was the factory coating used on it? I am trying to find something to coat my shifter with after i get it de-rusted. I have checked out
http://www.eastwood.com/ew-electroplating-system-tin-zinc.html and I don't want something I have to polish when it is done. I was wanting maybe galvanized or that gold colored stuff on Milodon oil pans.