Polished Yoke?

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Polished Yoke?

Post by Marcos »

Ok, so I'm gradually restoring my NC30 after sitting in my parents garage 14 years and was going to give the yoke a fresh lick of paint. I started sanding off the old paint then going finer with the paper and before I know it I have quite a shiny yoke!
The first question is do I go for the polished look or paint it? (I know it's personal preference but like to hear others opinion)
The second question is, if I go for the polished look will it require a lacquer to stop it corroding?
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Post by thunderace »

I would lacquer it otherwise it will oxidise at the first hint of moisture.
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Post by Morespeedvicar »

Hi, yeah i did that! lol. i never laquered mine, but needs polishing alot (well at least twice a year), but at least the keys dont scratch the laquer off!
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Satin black paint, a polished top yoke doesn't suit the NC in my opinion.
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Two to one then so far! Twice a year isn't bad Ian. Does yours see much in the way of bad weather?
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Post by hunter »

They look better painted.
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Painted.
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Post by VFRkieran »

Painted in Satin black looks best IMO, polished bits are a bit too bling for me.
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Post by Delboy »

If your looking for votes....painted imo
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Anodised purple or lilac.
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