What is the cigarette lighter knob made from? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bobs409 · 11-08-2004, 08:54 AM

I know this is a bit odd, but I recently found an original lighter element w/knob for my truck but it had knicked black paint on it so I scrapped it off to repaint it. Just under the black, I found a layer of what looks like either copper or brass. To smooth it all before painting, I sanded that layer with 400 grit and just under it, it went to a silver color. (hope I described that good enough)

Anyone know anything about this? Maybe a layer of brass or copper to minimize the heat transfer? That's the best guess I have...

I've been looking for 7 years for a lighter in the yards around here! Maybe it's gold plating???

11-08-2004, 08:54 AM	#1
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	What is the cigarette lighter knob made from? I know this is a bit odd, but I recently found an original lighter element w/knob for my truck but it had knicked black paint on it so I scrapped it off to repaint it. Just under the black, I found a layer of what looks like either copper or brass. To smooth it all before painting, I sanded that layer with 400 grit and just under it, it went to a silver color. (hope I described that good enough) Anyone know anything about this? Maybe a layer of brass or copper to minimize the heat transfer? That's the best guess I have... I've been looking for 7 years for a lighter in the yards around here! Maybe it's gold plating??? __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10



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