Reply To: Patina vs. restoration

[David Bartlett]

I have gone both ways. My thoughts are that a nice original should be left alone, whether you intend to run it or not. The only motors I have cosmetically restored are a few that looked like they had been dragged behind the truck, rather than carried in it. I had nothing to lose. They look great now, but they are no longer original. But hey, they’re mine!

I would rather have a nice original motor any day, even if it has some Patina!

David Bartlett
Pine Tree Boating Club Chapter

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