Product Description
DAM Quick 100-464 Side Plate
Restore the Integrity and Aesthetics of Your Vintage Reel
Protect the precision internal gearing of your classic spinning reel with the DAM Quick 100-464 Side Plate (also known as the Housing Cover or Gear Box Lid). This structural component is essential for sealing the main body of the DAM Quick 280 and 285 series. It acts as the primary shield against the elements, preventing sand, dirt, and saltwater from infiltrating the delicate drive train and oscillation system.
On vintage reels, the side plate is often the component that suffers most from cosmetic damage ("boat rash"), corrosion, or cracking due to overtightening. A compromised cover can fail to seal the gear box properly, leading to lubricant leaks or moisture intrusion that ruins the main gear. Installing this genuine-specification replacement restores the clean lines, water resistance, and rugged protection that defined the West German engineering of the Finessa series.
Compatible Models
This part is precision-cast to fit the specific body contour and screw pattern of the following vintage DAM Quick models:
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Quick 280
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Quick 285
Key Features
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Perfect Seal: Designed to mate flush with the reel housing to keep contaminants out of the gear box.
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Structural Stability: Provides the necessary rigidity to the reel body, often supporting the main gear alignment.
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Durable Alloy: Die-cast metal construction ensures impact resistance and longevity.
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Restoration Finish: The critical part needed to bring a scratched, pitted, or damaged reel back to collector-grade condition.
Technical Specifications & Schematics
The side plate is secured to the body using specific cover screws. To ensure you have the correct screws and gaskets for a watertight seal, please consult the detailed PDF schematics for the Quick 280 or 285 at www.reelschematic.com.
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Installation Tip: When installing the side plate, ensure the mating surfaces on the body are perfectly clean and free of old gasket material. Tighten the screws in a cross pattern to apply even pressure, but avoid overtightening, which can strip the threads in the aluminum housing.
Alternate Part Numbers
If you are searching for this item in vintage parts manuals, repair logs, or third-party databases, it may be listed under the following identifiers:
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100464
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DAM-100-464
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Body Cover / Side Cover
