62 Stamp pad surface finish

[Joseph P.]

Good afternoon, The stamp pad surface finish on my 62 327 is "rough and pitted" . Is there anything I can do to enhance this to get less points taken off my score. Thank you Joe

[Mike E.]

Re: 62 Stamp pad surface finish

Not really, but there are many things you can do to make it more likely to lose points!!!

[Harry S.]

Re: 62 Stamp pad surface finish

Good afternoon, The stamp pad surface finish on my 62 327 is "rough and pitted" . Is there anything I can do to enhance this to get less points taken off my score. Thank you Joe

Post a picture so we can see what you have.

[Joseph P.]

Re: 62 Stamp pad surface finish

I don't know much, but I do know to ask, so I don't screw it up. I'll send the pics tomorrow. Thanks guys for the shared knowledge. Joe

[Joseph P.]

Re: 62 Stamp pad surface finish

Is there a chemical that I can use to clean it off a bit that won't hurt the markings?

[Jerry W.]

Re: 62 Stamp pad surface finish

There is no forgiveness in judging the components of the stamp pad....It's all or nothing for each component.

Assembly Stamping= 25 points Vin Derivitive= 25 points Pad Surface= 38 points

At Texas Regional Judges used a scope magnifier and also took pictures to magnify pad to 8-1/2 x 11 sheet

I thought the standard was TFP, not authentication as original....Guess not

[Joseph P.]

Re: 62 Stamp pad surface finish

I got dinged the whole ball of wax. So be it, not here to rock the boat. I just want to jump through the hoops like in school. I was thinking that maybe there is a chemical like mineral spirits that will clean it up a little without causing a problem.

[Joe C.]

Re: 62 Stamp pad surface finish

As long as there's no paint on it, an undecked pad should have enough decent surface for an experienced judge to be able to determine if the broach marks are present.

Absolutely do not use anything abrasive on the surface, and that includes mild abrasives like Bon Ami or Bar Tender's Friend. Have someone who knows his stuff look at it before you do anything.

If the surface is heavily rusted, you might try Naval Jelly. Try it on a test piece of stock first. If you use it on the stamp pad, follow directions but dilute it and let it sit for 1/2 the recommended time before removing and neutralizing with soapy water.

[Bruce B.]

Re: 62 Stamp pad surface finish

Joe,
Mineral spirits, lacquer thinner, acetone, gas, kerosene or any other solvent will not affect the metal surrface it will just help remove grease paint or any other non metallic coatings.
Just use a rag or soft brush, no abrasives, wire brushes etc.

[Joseph P.]

Re: 62 Stamp pad surface finish

Thank you for all of your help. Just want to make darn sure I don't make it worse as Mike said. Joe

[John F.]

Re: 62 Stamp pad surface finish

An old tooth brush is the perfect tool to use with a little mineral spirits or paint remover.

[Joseph P.]

Re: 62 Stamp pad surface finish

Thanks John, I got hammered and rightfully so for the pad so I want to put some lipstick on the pig. LOL. Joe