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Old 11-15-2017, 08:03 PM   #20
katy
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Default Re: Original brass Stanco quail

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Originally Posted by Oldbluoval View Post
I have an original 30-31 brass quail. Yep brass and they do exist.
The plating is gone but the base metal is superb
Opinions as to whether to replate or not.
I would work it down myself and it would be a huge time investment
Very rare item that I've had for a long time
Replate it just leave it alone and in a display shelf? Killing value by replate??
Not sure I would use it on a car anyway.
I would polish it up and then clear coat it.
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