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| | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 255 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 255 | So I'm cleaning up the hood latch release mechanism on my 1950 3800, and I haven't found any paint residue anywhere. Anyone know if the mechanism, or the handle used to release it, is painted and if so what color?
Something so common, but I've never really bothered to look at one.
Thanks - Carmental | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 | Cadmium plated originally.
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Denny G
Sandwich, IL
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,001 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,001 | Originally, the plating looks like zinc. Zinc plating can be done easily at home and is less toxic. | | |
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