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Restoring - General discussions that span across many different groups of years and models => Misc Items => Topic started by: nham3407 on March 28, 2017, 10:54:13 AM

Title: Correct Finish - Exhaust clamps and hangers
Post by: nham3407 on March 28, 2017, 10:54:13 AM
OK, we all do it maybe just don't admit it. While seated behind my car during judging I overheard the judge mention the rust on my exhaust clamps.  This will be one of the things I suspect will be noted on the scoring sheet I requested and I look forward to all of their feedback and opportunity to make improvements.  Knowing this could possibly be a noted observation what would be the correct finish for the clamps and hangers (phosphate & oil?)?  This is for my Dearborn, December 71 Mach 1.  Thank you

Title: Re: Correct Finish - Exhaust clamps and hangers
Post by: CharlesTurner on March 28, 2017, 11:30:47 AM
Is this a restored or unrestored car?  On a restored car, no rust would be expected.  Best thing to do with natural steel parts is blast/tumble them and then coat with a rust preventative like Boeshield.
Title: Re: Correct Finish - Exhaust clamps and hangers
Post by: nham3407 on March 28, 2017, 11:32:32 AM
It is a restored car.  From your comments then it would be natural finish?  Thank you.
Title: Re: Correct Finish - Exhaust clamps and hangers
Post by: J_Speegle on March 28, 2017, 05:07:02 PM
It is a restored car.  From your comments then it would be natural finish?

Correct. Metal can be a bit brighter in turns/bends since the metal was stretched