Thread: Powder coating 1947 Chevrolet trunk latch

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Is it a good idea to powder coat a 1947 Chevrolet trunk latch or will it impede the operation of the mechanism? Should I add a few dabs of grease to aid in the movement of the mechanism?

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That's a nice looking Chevy sedan, and a great color choice! The trunk latch is protected from the weather, so like you say a few dabs of grease at the friction points would be a good idea, IMO.
If you do choose to powder coat for appearance I would think you need to disassemble the latch assembly first, which looks like it would be a chore with those rivets. I'd be more inclined to give it a light coat of primer, then a couple of thin coats of color followed by the selective greasing. For the inside of the trunk rattle cans might be the ticket if it's just a basic color.