Remember these bonnet/hood latches that were seized up and rusted away.
Well, thought I would try open them, if they broke….. hey, meant to be, if not…. Money saved.
I really like their design and they suit the car.
Bench vice, spanner…….
Cleaned up the steel bits with a small “Knotwheel of Truth” @pauly ©️ and painted.
Used some Autosol to try polish up the handles a bit.
Not great, but improved.
Halfords wheel silver paint.
Hook tab shows condition before when removed from the bonnet/hood.
AND REASSEMBLED
Saving myself a bit of cash, plus I could not find new ones in the usual places.
Cleaning stuff is certainly therapeutic as they are small wins that take time and makes a difference.