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Technical Shop => Body Shop => Topic started by: Gary AAR on February 19, 2021, 08:41:58 AM

Title: Windshield Wiper Linkage Finish
Post by: Gary AAR on February 19, 2021, 08:41:58 AM
What is the correct original finish on the windshield wiper links (paint, plating, etc)?  If paint is the correct finish, anyone have a suggestion for a color/brand of paint that you've used?
Thanks for the help.
Title: Re: Windshield Wiper Linkage Finish
Post by: 76orangewagon on February 19, 2021, 09:07:27 AM
It is not a paint  !!!!! If you want it done right send it to Stephan @ SF Restorations. I would have to say it is a black oxide finish on the arms.
Title: Re: Windshield Wiper Linkage Finish
Post by: anlauto on February 19, 2021, 09:16:09 AM
 :iagree: I just got some parts back from Stephan yesterday, truly a work of art   :worship:
Title: Re: Windshield Wiper Linkage Finish
Post by: jimynick on February 19, 2021, 08:07:27 PM
Quote from: 76orangewagon on February 19, 2021, 09:07:27 AM
It is not a paint  !!!!! If you want it done right send it to Stephan @ SF Restorations. I would have to say it is a black oxide finish on the arms.
Just out of idle nosiness, may I enquire as to what, such excellent work costs? Is there a per part breakdown? Thanks  :cheers:
Title: Re: Windshield Wiper Linkage Finish
Post by: cudaize on February 20, 2021, 06:52:35 AM
I believe the finish on these is actually a zinc plating with a black chromate conversion.  I had a batch of parts plated a year ago at a shop and paid $180.00.  I mainly needed the catches and large washers for my front seat plated but I had some hood latches and wiper links done as well so I didn't feel quite as bad about paying the lot charge.  Point being, if you only need your wiper links done it's probably cheaper to send them to one of these guys that offer the service.
Title: Re: Windshield Wiper Linkage Finish
Post by: anlauto on February 20, 2021, 06:59:19 AM
Quote from: jimynick on February 19, 2021, 08:07:27 PM
Quote from: 76orangewagon on February 19, 2021, 09:07:27 AM
It is not a paint  !!!!! If you want it done right send it to Stephan @ SF Restorations. I would have to say it is a black oxide finish on the arms.
Just out of idle nosiness, may I enquire as to what, such excellent work costs? Is there a per part breakdown? Thanks  :cheers:

Maybe @SF-Resto (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/sf-restoration_137) can help you out with a quote  :twothumbsup: