Thanks Ty it's all about finding the right paint shop.Also you should check my post on VC-160 Mark I,II & IIIB Restoration.I decided to redo the cutting discs in the correct colour.
Thanks Jaffa J,I do pride myself on making sure it looks close to how it did when they were brand new.I'm just a little stuck on zinc plating at the moment as the back plate that helps hold the catcher up off the axle and the axles were all zinc plated.I have done some research and believe I can do it,but I just don't know where to purchase the blocks of zinc needed to it.
As far as polishing goes.First (naturally)I degrease whatever part I'm doing.I then get those steel wire wheels that have the brass coated wire.I put them into my bench drill (Low speed)and shine them up (not hard or fast as that could damage aluminium parts).Then I use metal polish.I have found Auto-sol to be the best.Then as you know the part will tarnish over time so I then put a clear coat of paint over them so it will look better for longer.Process done,hope this helps.
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