How to restore hood latch mechanism

whowasat · 02-24-2007, 06:37 AM

There are two assemblies that are part of the hood latching system of my 66 Charger. How were they originally finished?
They appear to have a corroded steel color, and no evidence of having been painted.
I have sandblasted them clean and I'd appreciate a product recommendation to finish them.

Many thanks.
Dale Murray

65_Sat · 03-17-2007, 10:12 PM

The original pieces where plated at the factory I believe Zink coating? I refinished my hood latches by sandblasting them and then spraying a two light coats of POR-15, apply second coat when first coat is tacky, after second coat is tacky (2-4hrs) apply a very light coat (dusting) of POR-15 silver this will bind the silver to the first two coats, after the piece has dried 24-48hrs finish with a final heavy coat of silver (operate the mechanizim during the drying process or they will sieze when dry). POR-15 is available from Imperial Restorations 1-800-576-5822 or www.getrust.com. This product is a four step process but works great on bare metal that was just sandblasted. The other option is to have the pieces powder coated, this is more expensive and I did not like the color options. My car is the 1965 Satellite (see B body). POR-15 works great for under body and other parts you want to protect from rust, original POR-15 is shiny black so they have a topcoat called chassis coat black that is a good match for flat black surfaces. follow the instructions carfully...an airbrush works well with thinned POR.

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whowasat Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1	How to restore hood latch mechanism There are two assemblies that are part of the hood latching system of my 66 Charger. How were they originally finished? They appear to have a corroded steel color, and no evidence of having been painted. I have sandblasted them clean and I'd appreciate a product recommendation to finish them. Many thanks. Dale Murray

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65_Sat Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 13	The original pieces where plated at the factory I believe Zink coating? I refinished my hood latches by sandblasting them and then spraying a two light coats of POR-15, apply second coat when first coat is tacky, after second coat is tacky (2-4hrs) apply a very light coat (dusting) of POR-15 silver this will bind the silver to the first two coats, after the piece has dried 24-48hrs finish with a final heavy coat of silver (operate the mechanizim during the drying process or they will sieze when dry). POR-15 is available from Imperial Restorations 1-800-576-5822 or www.getrust.com. This product is a four step process but works great on bare metal that was just sandblasted. The other option is to have the pieces powder coated, this is more expensive and I did not like the color options. My car is the 1965 Satellite (see B body). POR-15 works great for under body and other parts you want to protect from rust, original POR-15 is shiny black so they have a topcoat called chassis coat black that is a good match for flat black surfaces. follow the instructions carfully...an airbrush works well with thinned POR.