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11-18-2016, 09:19 PM | #1 |
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New Sill Plates
Hi all,
I am getting near the end of my restoration of my 1929 Model A Tudor Sedan. I was just looking online at the Bratton's catalog and see that he sells two versions of the sill plates. One version is made of Aluminum for $18.95 Foreign made. The other version is made in the USA and is made of Zinc like the originals for $29.95. Have any of you recently bought one of these sets? Which fits best or are there any differences between them other than the material they are made with and price? I would think that the Aluminum set would not turn dull as the zinc will over time. Please share your thoughts. Thank you in advance from snowy Minneapolis. |
11-18-2016, 10:25 PM | #2 |
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Re: New Sill Plates
I purchased the zinc set 2-3 years ago. I debated the same question. The zinc set I have has pitted and tarnished pretty badly. Strange, considering that the car has not been in the rain or anything but dry weather since they were installed. I have never washed the car with anything but a mild car wash, and that, only a few times. I am kind of thinking I would have been better off with the aluminum. Should I have applied some kind of sealer? I have tried polishing it out with Mothers Metal polish. Shines the metal up, but won't remove the dark stains or pitting. I am not sure what to expect of the zinc. I am thinking that the car wash "shampoo" may ultimately be the cause. They were always rinsed and chamois dried.
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11-20-2016, 09:42 AM | #3 |
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Re: New Sill Plates
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Since I have a new paint job, maybe the Aluminum will be my choice and every thing will look new. Jim K. |
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