Parts finish

htown16 · Mar 15, 2017

What is the original finish on the exhaust and rear footpeg hanger plates. Mine are sort of a dull gray but no rust. How would I go about restoring them?

gortnipper · Mar 15, 2017

Satin chrome per AN. Metal polish and elbow grease.

grandpaul · Mar 15, 2017

I think it depends on the year/model.

I seem to recall 70 & 72 Roadsters being zinc / cad, 75 MkIII Interstate chrome...

CanukNortonNut · Mar 15, 2017

Originally these are zinc platted. You can get them re-platted
I have S/S for ease of care and it doesn't oxidize.
Cheers,
Thomas

gortnipper · Mar 15, 2017

From AN: "The original factory drawings for these plates specify ‘satin chrome’. This is the finish we supply and they have a dull, not polished, appearance."

Fast Eddie · Mar 15, 2017

AN ones are really rough, they have a finish almost like sand cast!

Stainless ones are a no brainer IMHO.

gortnipper · Mar 15, 2017

Fast Eddie said:
AN ones are really rough, they have a finish almost like sand cast!

Stainless ones are a no brainer IMHO.

Once I bought the new set from AN, I decided to have both sets chromed since I didnt like the SS or the matte finish and they could do both within the minimum cost for doing plating.

Before

After

I would be willing to sell this second set at cost.

Frankie17 · Mar 16, 2017

i am with fast eddie stainless all the way laser cut replacements are readily available for less money than chrome

chrome looks good but tighten the fastners score the chrome and mr rust will soon perform his magic

RoadScholar · Mar 17, 2017

Stainless is the new chrome...

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