Oldguy48 Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 I just spent a couple of hours cleaning and polishing a horn ring for my P15. SOS pads, chrome polish, scotchbrite pads, and anything else I could think of, plus a lot of effort. I was surprised that it turned out as well as it did, considering it was pitted and looked pretty crusty when I started. Do you folks think applying a coat of clear lacquer would be a good idea? Or am I just creating more work for myself later on? I'm not sure how well the pot metal will retain it's luster, now that it's cleaned up. Maybe the lacquer would help preserve the shine?? What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel Hoback Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 What could it hurt? If it makes it look shinier, good. If you don't like the results, you can always take it back off with laquer thinner. I'll bet it looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm's Coupe Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Someone in the local old Ford V8 club told me he did something like that. Was telling me I should too. He claimed it did protect the pot metal. Never did it to mine though, so really don't know how well it works. For the record, I didn't see the part he was talking about either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claybill Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 yes ---do it. bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldguy48 Posted November 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 I'll give it a try this weekend. Then I'll attempt to post a pic of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldguy48 Posted November 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Here's a pic of that horn ring. Ugly and crusty when I started, but now it's presentable. Not show quality, but not bad. Also included a pic of my recently painted dashboard. It's a winter project to re-assemble. The car isn't near ready for it, so there is no rush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 FYI the ash tray holder goes in before the speaker grill center piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldguy48 Posted November 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Young Ed, Thanks for the heads-up:eek: No doubt I would have found out about that the hard way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 I didnt find out until I had my dash all reinstalled in my car. Then I had to stand on my head to remove all that stuff and get it installed. I drove around without an ashtry for quite a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Yergin Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Very, very nice. Jim Yergin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm's Coupe Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 I didnt find out until I had my dash all reinstalled in my car. Then I had to stand on my head to remove all that stuff and get it installed. I drove around without an ashtry for quite a while Ed. What did you do with your cigarette butts and ashes before you put the ashtray in? Oldguy. Like your dash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 I threw them out the window like any other smoker. And I used the hole to hang my sunglasses on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm's Coupe Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 I threw them out the window like any other smoker. And I used the hole to hang my sunglasses on. Guess you had razor blades for breakfast this morning. Thought I'd catch you on that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 I threw them out the window like any other smoker. And I used the hole to hang my sunglasses on. So you have smoked sunglasses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel Hoback Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 I used to smoke sunglasses, but they are too hard to keep lit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 I used to smoke sunglasses, but they are too hard to keep lit. I used to have that problem. Charcoal lighter fixed it:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 I knew you 60s guys smoked some crazy stuff but jeez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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