has anyone ever polished a 69 grille? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

devinfife · 06-04-2002, 09:27 PM

i found a straight grille and was thinking about having it repolished to look new. has nayone ever done this before? did it turn out well? how much was it? thanx

crews · 06-04-2002, 09:54 PM

I tried ( that being the optimum word....) to polish a 72 outer.....didn't go well....There is a thin coating on the surface that doesn't lend itself well to traditional polishing methods....I polish bright work on aircraft flight controls( slats, leading edges on wings, inlets, etc.....), so I have some experience polishing aluminum.....I gave up....

devinfife · 06-04-2002, 10:09 PM

dang. i guess ill have to buy new. anyone else have other experience?

KP1972 · 06-04-2002, 10:13 PM

I have heard you can use oven cleaner to polish it. I haven't tried mine yet, but have heard that from more than one source

RALLY FAST · 06-04-2002, 10:15 PM

i have not done it ,but thought about it. i was at a show and a vender told me he used easy - off oven cleaner and a buffer.the trick is you need two people one to hold the dang thing . oven cleaner will take the finish off " clear " then use alummnuim or crome cleaner to finish. thats what he said,again i have not tried this but i would not be afraid too.

KP1972 · 06-04-2002, 10:18 PM

I heard you can lay it in a tub or something like it when you spray on the oven cleaner.

Wasted Income · 06-04-2002, 11:14 PM

Where did you find the grille and how much does he/she/you want for it. I'd like a straight grille to paint body color.

Thanks,
Jeff

jhwkns · 06-05-2002, 02:09 AM

Have you considered powdercoating? I had some peices for my boat done in an aluminum finish, and they look great.

Cheyenne71 · 06-05-2002, 05:54 AM

I looked this up under the search and found a couple of different things. Some said the oven cleaner thing and others said they used Drano. Then they polished it up and it looked great. Oh yeah, don't leave it in the drano to long.

70c10 · 06-05-2002, 08:14 AM

I had one done for $80. It had dents and was yellowish. Looks like chrome now. Awesome job. I'll find the website and post it.

70c10 · 06-05-2002, 08:19 AM

www.starquestrims.com . They are excellent!

Longhorn Man · 06-05-2002, 11:52 AM

If you thik you'll have to replace it..the pull it off and try to polish it. Only thing you'll be out is a couple hrs labor.

06-04-2002, 09:27 PM	#1
devinfife Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 171	has anyone ever polished a 69 grille? i found a straight grille and was thinking about having it repolished to look new. has nayone ever done this before? did it turn out well? how much was it? thanx __________________ FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB 69 c-10. turquoise. 350 motor with 400 trans. long fleet. headers and dual flowmaster exhaust. K & N air cleaner, aluminum wheels and radials, stereo system and a bed liner. Manual drums and manual steering. Kickin it in Seattle, WA p.s. i love my longbed. must be a phallic thing.

06-04-2002, 09:54 PM	#2
crews It just doesn't matter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,660	I tried ( that being the optimum word....) to polish a 72 outer.....didn't go well....There is a thin coating on the surface that doesn't lend itself well to traditional polishing methods....I polish bright work on aircraft flight controls( slats, leading edges on wings, inlets, etc.....), so I have some experience polishing aluminum.....I gave up.... __________________ 05 Chevy Silverado..... A rogue BMW guy.... If you don't like me- TAKE A NUMBER; There are people ahead of you!!

06-04-2002, 10:09 PM	#3
devinfife Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 171	dang. i guess ill have to buy new. anyone else have other experience? __________________ FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB 69 c-10. turquoise. 350 motor with 400 trans. long fleet. headers and dual flowmaster exhaust. K & N air cleaner, aluminum wheels and radials, stereo system and a bed liner. Manual drums and manual steering. Kickin it in Seattle, WA p.s. i love my longbed. must be a phallic thing.

06-04-2002, 10:13 PM	#4
KP1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Mansfield Texas Posts: 645	I have heard you can use oven cleaner to polish it. I haven't tried mine yet, but have heard that from more than one source __________________ 1972 Chevy Custom/10 www.PictureTrail.com/KP1972 Metroplex Muscle Car Club www.PictureTrail.com/DreamCarArt

06-04-2002, 10:15 PM	#5
RALLY FAST Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: knox, Tenn. Posts: 150	grill i have not done it ,but thought about it. i was at a show and a vender told me he used easy - off oven cleaner and a buffer.the trick is you need two people one to hold the dang thing . oven cleaner will take the finish off " clear " then use alummnuim or crome cleaner to finish. thats what he said,again i have not tried this but i would not be afraid too. __________________ 69 SHORT FLEET SIDE MAROON RESTORED. 71 LONG FLEET RESTORED D/DRIVER. BUT ALWAYS LOOKING TO IMPROVE 68 SHORT UNDER CONSTRUCTION

06-04-2002, 10:18 PM	#6
KP1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Mansfield Texas Posts: 645	I heard you can lay it in a tub or something like it when you spray on the oven cleaner. __________________ 1972 Chevy Custom/10 www.PictureTrail.com/KP1972 Metroplex Muscle Car Club www.PictureTrail.com/DreamCarArt

06-04-2002, 11:14 PM	#7
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	The Grille Where did you find the grille and how much does he/she/you want for it. I'd like a straight grille to paint body color. Thanks, Jeff __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2016 Ford Explorer Sport - Twin Turbskis 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

06-05-2002, 02:09 AM	#8
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Have you considered powdercoating? I had some peices for my boat done in an aluminum finish, and they look great. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

06-05-2002, 05:54 AM	#9
Cheyenne71 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Spokane WA. Posts: 34	I looked this up under the search and found a couple of different things. Some said the oven cleaner thing and others said they used Drano. Then they polished it up and it looked great. Oh yeah, don't leave it in the drano to long.

06-05-2002, 08:14 AM	#10
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	I had one done for $80. It had dents and was yellowish. Looks like chrome now. Awesome job. I'll find the website and post it. Attached Images __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

06-05-2002, 08:19 AM	#11
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	www.starquestrims.com . They are excellent! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

06-05-2002, 11:52 AM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	If you thik you'll have to replace it..the pull it off and try to polish it. Only thing you'll be out is a couple hrs labor.

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