69-70 console top ashtray odor fix

[SChatman]

I just wanted to share what I did to fix the order issue with my original ashtray.
The ashtray was is perfect shape from the outside but smelled like...well, an ashtray. I tried several cleaners along with vinegar and alcohol but nothing worked, also it was rusty on the inside. I then thought of Phosphoric Acid because it would get rid of the rust and leave a phosphate coating. I was careful to keep it on the inside and not splash the outside, I filled it up to the light holes in the side which covered the rust completely. I then checked it after 15 minutes to see how it was working by shining a flashlight into it to show how it was working on the rust.
Not much happened so I move my reminders out to every 30 minutes and kept checking it and after 2 hours...all the rust was gone! After a thorough rinse and dry, it looked good and no smell whatsoever! If you have to have have a perfect ashtray inside and out then this doesn't do you any good but I just wanted it to look good and not smell bad.

[SChatman]

That's the rear ashtray, I've seen several people that carry those but none that have the console top ashtray that's right behind the fog light toggle switches. Since I used the acid, my ashtray doesn't smell and it looks perfect from the outside

[cbrown]

I have them, but am
Out right now    I will have some in about three weeks .I have my machine shop putting the holes in sides for the light to illuminate through so they will be concours  correct.

Chris

[SChatman]

That's fantastic, how much are they? I'm interested when you get some more made.
Thanks

[cbrown]

Probably around 110.  I used to sell them a little bit cheaper. But the problem was With the jig I had made up I would drill the small holes myself but it would take me over an hour to get one done and would break drill bits because they were so small.  So I have a machine shop that has agreed to do 20 at a time for me which is happening right now.  Mine has the ring around the ashtray also and has the correct knob .   I will do a post when they arrive back and are ready.

Chris

[SChatman]

I'll definitely take one!