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11-24-2017, 03:19 PM
They are plated. The plating wears/oxidizes off then the base metal oxidizes - turns dark.
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11-28-2017, 04:26 PM
Thanks a lot for all the input guys. I didn't realize there had been so many replies.
I ended up cleaning them good with a wire brush and then shot them with a coat a satin. They look ok.


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11-28-2017, 04:55 PM
Has anyone tried re-plating? I know it is OTT, but there are a brush plating kits available. It would be a lot of work for something that is hidden away.

Greenhorn - that chassis looks great.
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