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| | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,552 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,552 | I own several '65 & '66 Chevy's that have the factory anodized aluminum grille & side trim and factory stainless steel "Custom" cab emblems on the rear cab pillar behind the doors. I have tried everything imaginable, including buffing (using various grits & types of compounds), polishing, Flitz, chrome cleaner, aluminum cleaner, etc, to remove the cloudiness and get them looking bright and polished, to no avail. Has anyone had any success restoring the lustre to these trim pieces? I would appreciate any tricks of the trade to get them shining again. Thanks for the input. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 | You have to remove the anodizing using a fine sandpaper or Easy-Off for a few mins, then you can polish it like normal. It will tarnish shortly w/o the anodizing tho, automotive clearcoat can be applied to protect. I saw a 66 at the car show that had all the moldings chromed w/nickel/chrome so I guess that's an option. Brian | | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 279 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 279 | The aluminum trim WAS NOT polished from the factory,it was bright dipped.
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