Hood latch coating advice needed
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From: Westminster Maryland
VC88,
In the early 70's, at least through 72 the latch bases on the firewall and the latches on the hood were plated very dark gray (some say black) phosphate. A very dark finish with a little sparkle in it, in the sun light. I believe the process was called 'Parkerizing'. The pop-up parts were not phosphated but had some natural finish parts and some cadmium plated parts.
Regards,
Alan
In the early 70's, at least through 72 the latch bases on the firewall and the latches on the hood were plated very dark gray (some say black) phosphate. A very dark finish with a little sparkle in it, in the sun light. I believe the process was called 'Parkerizing'. The pop-up parts were not phosphated but had some natural finish parts and some cadmium plated parts.
Regards,
Alan
