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  • 1940-4 cylinder paint

    painting cylinders on my 1940-4 ,,,anyone know the right finish of black...gloss, satin, semi, flat etc. thanks chris

  • #2
    You need a nickel finish for 1938-1942 on the cylinders.
    AMCA # 3233

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    • #3
      Since we brought up nickel plating, Folks...

      Does anyone know of a plating supplier of an authentic dull "Watts", or "flash" nickel finish, rather than gaudy modern alternatives?

      Many thanks in advance,

      ....Cotten
      PS: "Bling" sux.
      Last edited by T. Cotten; 02-12-2016, 04:36 PM.
      AMCA #776
      Dumpster Diver's Motto: Seek,... and Ye Shall Find!

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      • #4
        I had some Watts nickel done at Custom Chrome in Grafton Ohio. Custom Chrome does amazing good work but I did not like the Watts nickel. It's very dull and looks kinda like the galvanized zink on Ace Hardware's lag bolts. I prefer electroless nickel, it's not too bright but not very dull either.

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        • #5
          Thanks Harleytoprock,

          But all of the electroless that has crossed my benches has been far too bright, and often golden.
          I would like to find a source that can produce a finish like this protected bowlstem.

          ....Cotten
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          AMCA #776
          Dumpster Diver's Motto: Seek,... and Ye Shall Find!

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