[Public-list] Green Stanchion Base

[Gordon Laco]

Hi there - 

Your stanchion bases are cast bronze, and the trace of silver you see is the
remains of the chrome plating that was the thing to do in the '60's.

I would recommend taking off the remains of the chrome and keeping the
'salty' green - to my mind that is the badge of THE REAL THING in yacht
gear.

You could have them re-plated if you like the chrome look.

Cheers - 

Gord #426 Surprise






> Hello, 
>  
> I'm in the process of rebedding my stanchion bases and I've decided to make
> them pretty if possible.  They are currently somewhat green with what appears
> to be some remnant of silver paint.  I assume that they are brass stanchions
> that were painted at one time.  Anyone have any thoughts about making them
> pretty.  I was thinking about removing the paint with paint remover and
> sanding and painting or maybe just let the green patina reform.   It would be
> nice to have brass stanchions, but I have no idea how to maintain brass in a
> marine environment.
>  
> Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
>  
> Bobby
> Caprice #388
> 
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