63 Console
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63 Console
I just bought a decent '63 console. I got all three pieces.
It has some black paint on the sides but overall, it's in good shape. Maybe even a little better than the one in my car.
What's the best way to clean the paint off and what do you recommend for polishing it?
Looks like I will need to repaint the shifter pattern too.
It has some black paint on the sides but overall, it's in good shape. Maybe even a little better than the one in my car.
What's the best way to clean the paint off and what do you recommend for polishing it?
Looks like I will need to repaint the shifter pattern too.
Last edited by 36couper; Feb 9, 2014 at 03:10 PM. Reason: Spelling
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The 63 consoles are aluminum, with a anodized plated finish. The proper way to restore them is to have the anodizing striped, polish it and then have it re-plated. Without re-plating it, the aluminum finish won't hold up.
Unfortunately, to have one restored professionally, runs around $600-$800, depending on the condition of the console.
Unfortunately, to have one restored professionally, runs around $600-$800, depending on the condition of the console.
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I just bought a decent '63 console. I got all three pieces.
It has some black paint on the sides but overall, it's in good shape. Maybe even a little better than the one in my car.
What's the best way to clean the paint off and what do you recommend for polishing it?
Looks like I will need to repaint the shifter pattern too.
It has some black paint on the sides but overall, it's in good shape. Maybe even a little better than the one in my car.
What's the best way to clean the paint off and what do you recommend for polishing it?
Looks like I will need to repaint the shifter pattern too.
Last edited by JohnZ; Feb 9, 2014 at 04:14 PM.
