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Title: 1966 Hood Latch Color
Post by: 1966GTFB on March 17, 2012, 03:26:54 PM

Hi Everyone:

What is the correct factory finish for a 66 SJ Hood latch. The detail guide talks about gray and P&O. What is what? Anyone have a pic?

Thanks again,

Jeff

Title: Re: 1966 Hood Latch Color
Post by: carlite65 on March 17, 2012, 03:52:25 PM

phospahte & oil would be correct.

Title: Re: 1966 Hood Latch Color
Post by: 1966GTFB on March 17, 2012, 06:55:54 PM

Thanks again

Title: Re: 1966 Hood Latch Color
Post by: J_Speegle on March 18, 2012, 09:42:16 PM

Quote from: carlite65 on March 17, 2012, 03:52:25 PM

phospahte & oil would be correct.

+1

Quote from: 1966GTFB on March 17, 2012, 03:26:54 PM

Hi Everyone:

What is the correct factory finish for a 66 SJ Hood latch. The detail guide talks about gray and P&O. What is what? Anyone have a pic?

Throw the "detail guide" away - the forums are a MUCH better resource ;)

(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f49/firetrainer/66%20Mustang/6R07C159809Rad.jpg)

Title: Re: 1966 Hood Latch Color
Post by: john_simms on March 19, 2012, 08:26:02 AM

For those of us who don't have access to the necessary oil and phosphate supplies and equipment, is there paint finish/color that will give a similar look?

Title: Re: 1966 Hood Latch Color
Post by: carlite65 on March 19, 2012, 09:17:59 AM

not really. do a search here under 'processes & techniques' catagory. there is an easy acceptable way to recreate the finish.

Title: Re: 1966 Hood Latch Color
Post by: J_Speegle on March 19, 2012, 06:55:07 PM

Unfortunately on a part like this (moving and contacting other metal items over and over) paint will not hold up over even a short time