4-Way PW Switch Clean Up Questiom ???
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4-Way PW Switch Clean Up Questiom ???
This is an original four-way power window switch and I was wondering if there is a process I can do to clean it up and remove scratches and bring a shine to it again?
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Aside from having it rechromed (and since it is potmetal, I am not sure if that is easily possible or worth it), you can disassemble it and use some chrome polishes on it to help subdue the scratches. A felt wheel on a dremel will be a big help. Any pitting is there to stay unless it can be rechromed.
Here is some info on the process, but I did not get aggressive with polishing...
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...-switches.html
And as a FYI, I did this procedure 5 years ago and the switch still looks and functions great!
Here is some info on the process, but I did not get aggressive with polishing...
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...-switches.html
And as a FYI, I did this procedure 5 years ago and the switch still looks and functions great!
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Thank you Rob for the information, that was very informative. I got a wiring harness from a 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. I will have to splice the new four-way switch on to the harness. I'm wondering if the best method would be soldering and then shrinkwrap, rather then but connectors. I have the motors all apart cleaned them out put new grease and they run like a charm. I drilled out the new holes for the power window regulators, and getting ready to install soon.
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Thank you Rob for the information, that was very informative. I got a wiring harness from a 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. I will have to splice the new four-way switch on to the harness. I'm wondering if the best method would be soldering and then shrinkwrap, rather then butt connectors.
I would certainly use solder and heat shrink tubing, as you only want to do this once. Crimp connectors can fail in a few years or sooner due to oxidation caused by moisture and dirt. The inside of a door can get pretty moist and dirty, too!
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Need a 4 Way Power Window Connector (72 Cutlass)
I'm looking for a 4 Way power window connector like the one in the bottom of this photo for a 72 Cutlass. Does anyone know if these can be bought new, if not if any members have one they would like to sell please message me.
Thanks, Patrick
Thanks, Patrick
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