Pitted controls

[38 HAT]

The chrome on my engine controls are pitted and I was wondering if there is a product out there to make them look better. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Avenger]

If you have Morse controls I assume you're talking about the levers. Ongaro makes stainless steel arms and knobs to replace the original pot metal ones.

 

[Fanfare]

And if it is the housing you can buy new shiny ones. I did this a few years ago. The metal is much better. Wish I remembered where I got them.

 

[MikeP]

http://www.amazon.com/SCHMITT-Ongar...530&sr=1-1-fkmr1&keywords=ongaro+shift+levers

 

[Blaine Thorpe]

I think I have a Morse control with a pair of handles. I can check Monday when I get home.

 

[38 HAT]

Scrod, it's the bases not sure if they are Morse or not but they original and the boat is a 1988. I thought maybe Fritz metal polish might work just wondered what others thought.

 

[BobWaz]

We bought our 87 40 double cabin this past summer. She spent her whole life in salt on Long Island Sound. The Morse controls and bases were probably never polished and had some pitting. With a lot of patience and elbow grease they look as new now. All thanks to Flitz. A great product!

 

[Avenger]

Scrod, it's the bases not sure if they are Morse or not but they original and the boat is a 1988. I thought maybe Fritz metal polish might work just wondered what others thought.

Ah,... I see. Ignore everything I said.

 

[Dreamboat]

There is a product called "AUTOSOL". It's great for polishing neglected chrome. You can buy it at Amazon or Walmart

 

[Bob Bradley]

Wait! You mean they didn't come that way originally? Mine look identical to my '65 Chris. I always thought that was the way they were manufactured.

 

[SEVEN]

And if all else fails re chrome.

 

[Boatsb]

You can't re chrome pot metal. They sell replacements and SS handles.

 

[BOATER BOB]

Don't tell a car restorer that you cant rechrome pot metal he would die .Call Magicmetal @661-832-1177 they can do the job or about a thousand other rechromers.
Bob

 

[Boatsb]

Ok so you can re chrome pitted old pot metal.

Or you can buy these.

http://www.googleadservices.com/pag...flex_Stainless_Control_Handles_and_Knobs.html

 

[SEVEN]

Ok so you can re chrome pitted old pot metal.

Or you can buy these.

http://www.googleadservices.com/pag...flex_Stainless_Control_Handles_and_Knobs.html

Bob, did you receive my PM's I sent you? On my end it doesn't show.

 

[Bob Bradley]

Ok so you can re chrome pitted old pot metal.

Or you can buy these.

http://www.googleadservices.com/pag...flex_Stainless_Control_Handles_and_Knobs.html

Defenders has the same ones on sale for $114.99 for the set.
http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|311|2349031|2349039&id=169173

Now that you have me thinking about it, I may just buy 2 sets.

 

[Blaine Thorpe]

Dug these out of the garage. $50.00 plus shipping.

 

[Boatsb]

If he passes I'll take them.

 

[ventura 53]

Never dull chrome polish

 

[Blaine Thorpe]

If he passes I'll take them.

If 38 Hat doesn't respond, they are yours if still interested. They are boxed up and ready to go.