Does anyone know if or who can restore my original 1969 auto shifter plate? I can't seem to find a really nice original. Aftermarket is not correct. Any clue? Thanks, Jeff
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Re: 1969 shifter plate Anyone restore these?
Depending on what is wrong with yours, all I did was paint mine SEM Trim Black, and then used a razorblade/x-acto blade to scrape off the chrome bits.Last edited by Mike F.; August 13, 2014, 02:22 PM. -
Re: 1969 shifter plate Anyone restore these?
Hi Jeff,
Mikes suggestion is a good one.
With a little practice of just how long to wait after spraying, and at what angle to hold the blade, the results can be very good.
I really like using the old formula Krylon #1613 for 2 reasons; it gets very good coverage with a very thin coat like the original paint, and, once it 'flashes' it's ready to start with the blade. If you've waited the right amount of time, (just a couple of minutes), the paint comes off in long threads and leaves a beautiful sharp edge with no paint build up.
Worth a try?
Regards,
Alan71 Coupe, 350/270, 4 speed
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Re: 1969 shifter plate Anyone restore these?
I did mine myself following the above. If your lettering is good you have tape over the letters and trim the tape with an exacto knife; paint multi-coats, let it dry and then peel off the tape. Or do a multi step process to paint the lettering silver while taping the blackComment
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Re: 1969 shifter plate Anyone restore these?
I have already painted mine the way you described it's just that chrome is badly pitted and it needs replated. Anyone ever have one replated? If so, by who? Thanks, JeffComment
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Re: 1969 shifter plate Anyone restore these?
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If the chrome is badly pitted I don't think even a rechrome is going to make it right. To do that, the substrate zinc diecast will have to be restored. The cost of this, assuming you can find anyone to do it, will be substantial.In Appreciation of John HinckleyComment
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