Date:         Fri, 25 Apr 2014 08:33:56 -0700
Reply-To:     Jeffrey Lee <jeffrey_lee_aqua@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         Jeffrey Lee <jeffrey_lee_aqua@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Question about westy poptop crossbar
Comments: To: Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca>
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Thanks for the info, Alistair.

Hmm, maybe Jim's onto something with painting the stuff. Maybe a corresponding bright Silver.


Think it'll draw the eye away from my seam rust ...?

Jeff

On Friday, April 25, 2014 9:50 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:

Early ones are galvanized, later ones painted.

No lasting effect in polishing galvy, goes back to dull in a few weeks (you risk breathing zinc dust if you power polish, be aware).

Alistair



> On Apr 25, 2014, at 6:39 AM, Jeffrey Lee <jeffrey_lee_aqua@YAHOO.COM> wrote:
>
> On a related note, I'm wondering about the finish on these metal Westy
> interior parts (poptop struts, shift lever, table legs)? Are they
> zinc-plated, galvanized, etc.?
>
> I'm not planning to repaint mine, but like Jim's, mine are kinda dingy and
> I'd like to clean and polish them back to original condition. Can anyone
> recommend a good polish/cleaner like Mother's, etc.?
>
> Thanks!