Todays strange question

[jlaird]

How have folks been restoring the cover of the windshield gear box? I just saw mine up close when removing my master cyl and it needs help.

 

[smaceng]

Try this BCF thread....just from last week.
https://www.britishcarforum.com/bcf/showthread.php?97016-Wipers-Restored
Not so strange Jack
Scott in CA

 

[David_Doan]

That was mine. I painted the motor housing with black hammered paint - looks dark gray. The steel top of the gearbox had just a little plating left. I sanded it off leaving a slightly brushed finish, then hit it with some oil and fine steel-wool. I guess for a completely "original" resto you would use black crinkle paint and get the top re-plated.

The gearbox itself, has too many nook and crannies to brush or polish. I soaked it in Oil Eater (similar to purple power) overnight and it came out a nice uniform dull gray.

 

[jlaird]

Good points, think I will use hammered alum on the shinny bits.

 

[David_Doan]

Forgot to post my finished pics....

The flash of course exposes every little flaw... looks better in person (not that I'm complaining)

 

[Whitephrog]

Jack

I soaked my pieces in EvopoRust. They cleaned up very nicely without need for paint.

 

[Jim_Gruber]

And perhaps a clear coat Ray?