Front inner fender washer finish

[firstgenaddict]

Originally Posted by R68GTO

What's the correct finish for the big round washers you see on the wheel side of the inner fender? - 69 Camaro.

The originals I have removed were always dipped in black paint... the reproductions are zinc plated, which I just dip in black paint.

Pictured here you can see on this original car, the paint pooled on the upturned edge of the washer when dipped.

[m22mike]

Agree, ones I have media blasted were lacquer dipped

Mike

[R68GTO]

Originally Posted by m22mike

Agree, ones I have media blasted were lacquer dipped

Mike

Thanks for the info guys. I had to laugh when I read the last two posts because I had a bitch of a time getting that clod of "stuff" cleaned out of there when stripping my washers. Had I known that clod was supposed to be there, I could have saved myself some time - just never dawned on me it could be paint that was supposed to be there
As always I appreciate the info, now I need to go back to these parts and add a clod of paint!

[m22mike]

I have had globs of paint on rims so thick I had to use a propane torch and a scraper to remove it.
I think most all vendor supplied parts were dipped, even radiator core supports. It was quick, no primer, and did not waist paint from overspray

Mike