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Polishing small chrome bits, Tips and Tricks? |
bbrock |
May 13 2020, 02:23 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Okay, I just got a quote for re-chroming inner and outer door handles, early window crank bases, and the side mirror mount and post of $800. All of a sudden I'm seeing the minor blemishes on the parts as "charming patina." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Plan B is to just polish them up as best I can. They are all in pretty good shape. Mostly I'd like to get rid of some fine scratches on the outer door handles if possible (Looks like maybe they were cleaned with a scrubber sponge at some point). Anyone have suggestions on buffing wheels, compounds, techniques, etc.? I already went over most of the parts with Mother's which, of course, shined up the chrome but door handles will need a little more aggressive polishing I think. |
mepstein |
May 13 2020, 07:22 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,518 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Looks like you have an early mirror on a midyear car.
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bbrock |
May 13 2020, 07:32 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Looks like you have an early mirror on a midyear car. Doesn't surprise me. Out of curiosity, when was the switch? This car is a crazy mix and match of early and late parts. Part of the charm of this little beauty. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
mepstein |
May 13 2020, 07:56 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,518 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Looks like you have an early mirror on a midyear car. Doesn't surprise me. Out of curiosity, when was the switch? This car is a crazy mix and match of early and late parts. Part of the charm of this little beauty. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) I think 73 went to the larger mirror with a curved arm and a larger inside mirror. But I'm not the right one to quote dates of changeovers. |
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