BeforeThis photo shows 2 arms from different time periods. Only the top arm is an M37 arm. Both M37 arms initially looked like this one.
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BeforeThis photo shows 2 arms from different time periods. Only the top arm is an M37 arm. Both M37 arms initially looked like this one.
DuringBoth M37 arms cleaned & derusted, almost ready to plate.
AfterBoth M37 arms after the full treatment.
After cleaning & stripping the old paint.
After de-rusting and light bead blasting.
Original cad plate still exists.
Original cad plate still exists.
Center pair stripped of old cad.
upper ppiece stripped of old cad.
Experimented with two distinct finishes. One piece was given an acid bright dip after plating. The difference in coloration is striking.
When compared to a piece with remaining original cad plate, the preferred finish is clear.
center - original cad piece.
Unbrightened & brightened silver/grey.
Unbrightened & brightened silver/grey.
Just lots of photos of the finished arms and individual pieces. Taken under indirect sunlight.
Rust pitting quite evident on the star washers. Sould be replaced or resurfaced.
When light hits the finish at different angles, the apparent color changes!
From whitish-silver, to silver-grey.
Last 5 photos taken in direct sun light.
