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Re: How to polish anodized aluminum?
[Re: b5rr]
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03/19/11 11:06 AM
03/19/11 11:06 AM
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mopar
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If want to polish it you will have to remove the anodizing. Now there are two ways to look at it. One is now that you have removed the anodizing the aluminum will require alot of up keep (i.e. polishing reguarly) to maintain the bright shine you want, since there is no protection on it. Second is to find a reputable anodizing shop that does bright dip, pay to have them done, and get another few decades out them looking good. Also to add to the first there are some polished aluminum sealers that would still need to applied reguarly to minimize the effects of oxidation.
73 Dart Swinger 440/727 8.75 w/3.55's 34 Ford 3w coupe with a soon to be 1958 392HEMI!
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Re: How to polish anodized aluminum?
[Re: b5rr]
#953528
03/19/11 01:32 PM
03/19/11 01:32 PM
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jbc426
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If you want a correct and lasting finish, take it to one of the trim restoration guys on this site, or to a shop that does anodizing near you.
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda #'s 440-6(block in storage)currently 493" 6 pack, Shaker, 5 speed Passon, 4.10's 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible 408 Magnum EFI with 4 speed automatic overdrive, 3800 stall lock-up converter and 4.30's (closest thing to an automatic 5 speed going)
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Re: How to polish anodized aluminum?
[Re: b5rr]
#953532
03/19/11 05:05 PM
03/19/11 05:05 PM
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Posts: 8,828 Ontario, Canada
Stanton
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Don't question me!
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Quote:
but I'm figuring it would really be costly since the rails are 7' long each
Most shops have a minimum charge anyway, around here it's $100.. So its not likely to cost much more whether they're 1' or 7'. Furthermore, what's the harn in asking?!?
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