StevesTR3 Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 (edited) Hi Guys, I am trying to determine whether the original windscreen frame was lacquered? How do most people finish the screen frame off when doing a restoration? I dont want to strip and polish and then possibly have it tarnish over/corrode in years to come. I have an original frame and am just stripping it to replace the Glass and rubbers. Regards Steve 1960 TR3a. * Thanks for your comments so far Guys,. Mine is Aluminium, and i think it may have been Anodised. But it has a very clear sheen on the exterior, so i am very carefully cleaning it with Mothers fine Alloy Polish. So as not to be too abrasive with the finish. **And Thankyou for the offer of a Chrome item, but mine is orig to the car and as such is part of the car's history etc. So it will be going back on as a gently used item. Edited July 22, 2020 by StevesTR3 added comments Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 Its chrome on brass no lacquer Stuart.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roger murray-evans Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 1 hour ago, stuart said: Its chrome on brass no lacquer Stuart.. Unless it's an aluminium one! Roger M-E Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, StevesTR3 said: Hi Guys, I am trying to determine whether the original windscreen frame was lacquered? How do most people finish the screen frame off when doing a restoration? I dont want to strip and polish and then possibly have it tarnish over/corrode in years to come. I have an original frame and am just stripping it to replace the Glass and rubbers. Regards Steve 1960 TR3a. 20 minutes ago, roger murray-evans said: Unless it's an aluminium one! Roger M-E +1 Then it was probably anodised. Peter W PS have fun with that My usual anodiser just increased their minimum charge to £250.00 plus VAT. as they are out the doors with work and are running 24 hr shifts. Edited July 21, 2020 by BlueTR3A-5EKT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alanwcoote Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 I’ve got one for sale, recently re chromed, 6 months ago never fitted and now surplus to requirements. If that’s any use to you. £100 Before it goes on eBay with other bits Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 42 minutes ago, alanwcoote said: I’ve got one for sale, recently re chromed, 6 months ago never fitted and now surplus to requirements. If that’s any use to you. £100 Before it goes on eBay with other bits That sounds like bargain. It cost me substantially more than that to get mine rechromed back in about 2012. Rgds Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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