69 Washer Nozzle Finish

[69z28302]

Was wondering if the washer nozzles on the cowl were Silver Zinc

Thanks CRG

Mike

[jacmac]

I think they have a chrome finish. Im sure an expert will chime in.

[jacmac]

I was talking about the head light washers,sorry

[69z28302]

Thanks. Yeah, I am looking for the finish on the nozzles under the cowl panel.

Mike

[tim69camaro]

Chrome, at least that is what my originals from my RS appear to be.

[69z28302]

I guess Im confusing everyone.

I need the finish of the washer nozzle TUBES  that go under the cowl panel at the windsheild on a non RS car. Sorry if there was some confusion on the post. Thanks for any feedback though.


Thanks
Mike

[IZRSSS]

Mike - I think you're on the mark with Silver Zinc. Silver Zinc is grayish silver. I also think Silver Cad might be an option but it might be too shinny.

Here's a section of the tube on my car. Although the lighting is poor it certainly isn't shinny.

[69z28302]

Mike - I think you're on the mark with Silver Zinc. Silver Zinc is grayish silver. I also think Silver Cad might be an option but it might be too shinny.

Here's a section of the tube on my car. Although the lighting is poor it certainly isn't shinny.

Thanks . mine were a silver color but after light blasting with a glass beader and buffing with a sotch brite pad I notice it's a cooper tube which is what what yours looks like. Has you your car been restored?

Thanks Mike

[IZRSSS]

Yes, the car was restored back in 1998. The copper appearance is due to poor lighting. Here is another pic that I hope shows up a little better.

[JohnZ]

When new, they had a blackish plating or coating on them.

[william]

Keep in mind that the appearance of plating changes quickly and continues to deteriorate over time. A friend has virtually unlimited access to silver cad and had many parts plated on his '68. Within a few months they were no longer bright; more of a dull grey.

A part plated 42 years ago with continuous exposure to the elements no longer looks like new.

[69z28302]

When new, they had a blackish plating or coating on them.

John could your snap a pic of yours?

Thanks Mike

[JohnZ]

When new, they had a blackish plating or coating on them.

John could your snap a pic of yours?

Thanks Mike

That surface is gone on my originals after 42 years of exposure, but they had some sort of blackish coating when new.

[69z28302]

Thanks John

[169INDY]

I think they were plated.

Take a peek at this pic.
http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/bertfam/?action=view&current=68Z.jpg

In this pic they are bright.

My personal example (68LOS) I chipped away a few layers of paint and found a dull silver coating on top of copper tube.

Jim