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| | | | Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 17 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 17 | What is the consensus on what to do with parts that were previously zinc coated. i.e. door latches, hood hinges, window regulators, etc.
Let me clarify, I try to use original parts so typically they will need to be media blasted, wire brushed, etc.
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| | | | | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 586 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 586 | If the parts are not going to show, i usually hit them with a rattle can primer to slow the rust process. If they show, i use a variety of different rattle can colors. I have used aluminum, cast iron, iron, etc. There is even a zinc paint. There are many metal sprays, and on some parts, i just clean them and leave them alone. It depends on the look you want on each piece. I wouldn't get to far away from the original color, because if you get a scratch, it'll show to much. Cecil........ | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | door latches and a few other parts will look really good if you buff them to a nice shine. They will look like stainless and you can put a coat of clear on them so it'll last. | | |
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