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One of the forum members recommended a product called rub and buff. The hood prop on the left is completed and the bracket on the right is half complete. Very impressed with this product.
Last edited by c1nicole; Nov 12, 2016 at 10:04 PM.
One of the forum members recommended a product called rub and buff. The hinge on the left is completed and the bracket on the right is half complete. Very impressed with this product.
I use this same product..and it would amaze most people who may not believe how well parts come out.
Hi c1n,
I'd say that really good results!
I'd guess it depends to some degree how much plating is left on the part?
Regards,
Alan
I may have to apply a sealer but it makes it looks amazing, the pictures do not do it justice. Super easy to apply, rub on with finger (or toothbrush in my case) then buff (as the name implies). As the product is "wax" based, I think I want to clear coat but will let it dry for a couple of days to check the durability. Also debating trying some nail polish to get the dichromate gold look Guess since I am a novice and a girl I can try all these random tricks. Nothing lost nothing gained right?
Last edited by c1nicole; Nov 12, 2016 at 06:49 PM.
Hi c1n,
"Nothing ventured nothing gained".
I wish I had a dollar for everything I've tried in my life that either didn't work or left me with a scar!
Regards,
Alan
I thought the hood prop is on the left, don't know what is on the right, so which is polished???
You are correct, the hood prop is complete and half of the coil bracket on the left is complete (the left side of the bracket is done, the right is not, hard to see in the picture.
We cleaned the items with degreaser (greased lightening), then soaked in Evaporust. After scrubbing with 0000 steel wool I was still not satisfied with the finish, and knew that paint would 1) not be a good choice for a moving part 2) would look like paint! (Du!) So we researched the forum and Rub~n~Buff was recommended. We have a hobby lobby literally around the corner so grabbed some and we were blown away with the ease of application and results! Seems to good to be true right?
I've been using it for years, great stuff. A member posted a great article on his use of it years ago, worth another look for anyone who may be interested. If you want more durability, bake it and it's even more durable.
Hi Dave,
Thanks for the link!
People were certainly having some good results on various parts and mimicking various finishes.
There is mention of using a combination of several things to obtain the black finish that was typical on quite a few fasteners.
I've found that a cold black oxide 'dip' is so simple to do that there's really not much reason to try anything else.
And, if the fastener is clean, it's almost "fool" proof which makes it attractive for someone like me!
Thanks again!
Regards,
Alan
Rub and buff
Guess since I am a novice and a girl I can try all these random tricks. Nothing lost nothing gained right?
