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Old Jul 25, 2014 | 09:44 AM
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Does anyone know a good product to use on the chrome center console on a 63 Conv.? Mine is stained and nothing I used has worked. I tried chrome polish and all kind of cleaning fluids with no good results. Almost ready to paint it.
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If you have an original '63 console, be careful, it's a one year only piece. I understand it is aluminum and the surface has an anodized finish. That may be why you are having trouble. Others here on the CF may add to this. Dennis
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1963 center consoles dont have paint or chrome on them. 64-67 have paint and a chrome like brite finish. The 63 are aluminum and can be scratched and dented pretty easily. You may want to post a picture of what yours looks like.
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1963 center consoles dont have paint or chrome on them. 64-67 have paint and a chrome like brite finish. The 63 are aluminum and can be scratched and dented pretty easily. You may want to post a picture of what yours looks like.
I'll post a picture as soon as I can figure out how.
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Old Jul 25, 2014 | 04:40 PM
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I'll post a picture as soon as I can figure out how.
If you do a forum search on center console restorations you should find information and pictures that may answer your questions. I think Zips corvette even has a how to on their website. Good luck.
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Google "Andy Cannizzo" in the NE - he's the "go-to-guy" for restoration of the one-year-only multi-piece anodized aluminum '63 shifter console.
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Google "Andy Cannizzo" in the NE - he's the "go-to-guy" for restoration of the one-year-only multi-piece anodized aluminum '63 shifter console.
Thanks, Ill check out Andy. Still cant get pictures uploaded.
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