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Mort · 11-06-2010, 09:15 PM

Am working on restoring headlights and was going through the judging standards for some info. I noticed that from 1930 on it mentions that the nut holding the headlight bucket on was "raven" finished. Although I am not doing this car for judging, I am curious what that finish might be. I think I have seen it referenced in other places in the standards. I did search the threads in the forum and find it mentioned there also, but not a good explanation of what is is. Can anyone shed some light on this?
Thanks

11-06-2010, 09:15 PM	#1
Mort Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Torrington, CT Posts: 121	Raven finish Am working on restoring headlights and was going through the judging standards for some info. I noticed that from 1930 on it mentions that the nut holding the headlight bucket on was "raven" finished. Although I am not doing this car for judging, I am curious what that finish might be. I think I have seen it referenced in other places in the standards. I did search the threads in the forum and find it mentioned there also, but not a good explanation of what is is. Can anyone shed some light on this? Thanks