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Old 08-01-2023, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by hawkins69 View Post
These components were dipped in paint from the factory. Many times they were not very pretty with runs, drips and thick areas of buildup. I’ve noticed this on majority of original cars I’ve worked on
Agreed. I've seen the same on other parts as well, but these are particularly thick and it's hard to beadblast off. Perhaps they were supplied by a vendor that used some sort of really thick paint.

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