Early ones are galvanized, later ones painted.

No lasting effect in polishing galvy, goes back to dull in a few weeks (you risk breathing zinc dust if you power polish, be aware).

Alistair

> On Apr 25, 2014, at 6:39 AM, Jeffrey Lee <jeffrey_lee_aqua@YAHOO.COM> wrote:
> 
> On a related note, I'm wondering about the finish on these metal Westy
> interior parts (poptop struts, shift lever, table legs)? Are they
> zinc-plated, galvanized, etc.?
> 
> I'm not planning to repaint mine, but like Jim's, mine are kinda dingy and
> I'd like to clean and polish them back to original condition. Can anyone
> recommend a good polish/cleaner like Mother's, etc.?
> 
> Thanks!