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Old 03-01-2024, 04:25 AM   #5312
FleetsidePaul
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Re: What did you do today not on your truck...

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Originally Posted by LT7A View Post
Those tools are ready to return to service. I got to get me some of that stuff. That latch part from your VW came out nice too. I tried to find those latches made out of stainless for my Jeep. Because of how they operate I didn't want to paint them or powder coat them because they'll chip. And I don't have any interest in putting chrome on the Jeep. eventually, I'll probably soak them like you did and then zinc plate them. That should keep them looking nice for a while.
Chrome has it's place but that's not every place. I like your idea on the Zinc. I just want things to look clean and not have some cheap Chinese chrome job on anything, but I don't want to black out everything either. I think that's overkill. I just want to find a happy medium between the two.
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