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RGould1910
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Brass top coils

Post by RGould1910 » Mon Feb 15, 2021 1:20 pm

How do you get a black oxide finish on brass top coils?
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KWTownsend
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Re: Brass top coils

Post by KWTownsend » Mon Feb 15, 2021 1:32 pm

This is one way:
1912 hubcap black oxidized Casey.jpg
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Re: Brass top coils

Post by Original Smith » Mon Feb 15, 2021 4:05 pm

Keith: Where do you buy that stuff? I have dozens of 13-14 hubcaps I would like to do. I've always painted the centers, but it doesn't stand up to polishing very long.
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Re: Brass top coils

Post by RGould1910 » Mon Feb 15, 2021 4:38 pm

Thanks Keith, I purchased a pint of blackening concentrate from Caswells on the advice of the Coil Doctor.
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Re: Brass top coils

Post by TWrenn » Mon Feb 15, 2021 7:54 pm

Don't know if you like dealing with Ebay or not, Larry, but here's a link to a place that says they have two left!
$10.95

https://www.ebay.com/itm/181249718210?c ... 9tEALw_wcB
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Re: Brass top coils

Post by TWrenn » Mon Feb 15, 2021 7:56 pm

Just noticed free shipping and it's even in Califunny!! :lol:
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Re: Brass top coils

Post by Mark Gregush » Tue Feb 16, 2021 10:54 am

Down to one!
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas! :shock:

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