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Jan 22, 2013 | 07:38 PM

lurch460

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tailgate hardware

Can I ask what you guys do to restore the hinges, ***** and other parts for the tailgate? Mine are all in good shape, just look bad. Saw a whole set on ebay that were silvercoated, looked nice. Just looking for ideas.

Jan 22, 2013 | 08:13 PM

grinnergetter

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You might consider powdercoating. I'm sure good ole engine enamel would last quite a while.

Jan 22, 2013 | 10:45 PM

LITTLE BLACK TRUCK

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I made my own hinges bacause I was too cheap to buy any..

Jan 22, 2013 | 10:53 PM

lurch460

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Powdercoating would be like paint I think and eventually wear off.

I have all the hardware just wanna make it look new again and make sure it lasts.

Jan 23, 2013 | 04:58 PM

grinnergetter

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Cad plated ? Chasetruck had some done and it looked pretty nice in pics.

Powdercoating is way tougher than paint if applied correctly. The only place I can think of having any problems would be the strikers.

Jan 23, 2013 | 06:59 PM

bucks77ford

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I powercoated mine and they turned out pretty good. The coating is durable, but they do show some wear on the latch brackets. Much better than paint.

Jan 23, 2013 | 10:33 PM

VocaTexas

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If the hardware is just rusty and you want to clean that off, soak the parts in white vinegar for a day or two. Takes the rust off really well and it's plenty cheap.