Repo 63 door lock quality not good

[Chester C.]

My original 63 door lock and reflector look OK but they are 50 year old chrome. Purchased a set from corvette central because they were American made, thinking they would probably be the best. They fit OK but the quality of the chrome is not very shiny. Anyone have any luck in plating the original ones. With the shape of the lock, looks like it would be difficult to buff and plate, with the chrome not getting into the tight areas. What about the quality of the foreign made.

[Joe R.]

Re: Repo 63 door lock quality not good

Chester,

The door lock and bezel were not chrome plated but polished stainless if we're talking about the same thing.

JR

[Chester C.]

Re: Repo 63 door lock quality not good

I did not make myself clear enough. I'm talking about the inside door lock knob, which is definitely chrome plated steel. You might be talking about the outside lock, which is SS.

[Chester C.]

Re: Repo 63 door lock quality not good

Never mind, part just needed to be polished, thanks.

[Wally A.]

Re: Repo 63 door lock quality not good

one thing i did notice on the aftermarket inside door lock, the red plastic reflector is much thinner and lighter in shade to the originals.

[Chester C.]

Re: Repo 63 door lock quality not good

Yea, if I do keep the repo's I will replace the lighter plastic with the original plastic, which is in good condition.