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Dart grille - Plated then painted?

Posted By: Gumbydammit

Dart grille - Plated then painted? - 10/24/11 03:40 AM

I have a 68 Dart. Are these grilles plated, then painted, or natural, polished and painted?

Who does 'em? What's a ballpark figure on having one done?
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Dart grille - Plated then painted? - 10/24/11 04:22 AM

Originally they are bright dip anodized then the argent silver and flat black areas are applied. Many people just polish the raw aluminum after stripping the anodizing off and then paint the argent and black. Many problems associated with raw aluminum fading and or needing repeated polishing. Not to mention it isnt correct appearing. Its all in what you want though. There are a few places that can restore it either way, but anticipate waiting a LONG time
Posted By: 1_WILD_RT

Re: Dart grille - Plated then painted? - 10/24/11 04:46 AM

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There are a few places that can restore it either way, but anticipate waiting a LONG time




Or you can use a trim refinisher that actually treats trim restoration like a profession instead of an art form.... I refuse to deal with people that can't understand a time table....

You want trim done in a reasonable time frame for a fair price & to a high standard I suggest giving Norm Huie @ Shine On Me Trim in San Clemente Ca. a call.... He told me five weeks, he took five weeks, quite a few Moparts members have tried him & all seem to be pleased...
Posted By: Gumbydammit

Re: Dart grille - Plated then painted? - 10/24/11 08:25 PM

Thanks, I appreciate the replies. The previous owner had just painted over the whole grille with some nasty black paint. I used some aircraft stripper on it, and in a few places the bright dip seems to have come off. Does anyone know who I can send it to just to have it bright dipped again? I can paint it. I may just polish it, paint, and clear it. It's not a resto per se, but more of a really nice street strip car.
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