[Jordan Baker]

Had some time the past couple of days to get this shift plate restored. I had it soaking in lacquer thinner for a while and I was able to scrub off the red oxide primer. Once this was done I buffed up the plate as best as possible. The main goal was to get the text as shinny as possible. Some careful making of the long straight lines and then I airbrushed on some lacquer of appropriate colour. Once dry it’s time to carefully scrape and sand away the paint on the raised letters. Next up will be an enamel clear coat. This will help protect the plate from chips and scratches and also help keep the brass shining away.