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Boostfed7 · 09-18-2017, 03:02 PM

Who restores factory grills?

custom10nut · 09-18-2017, 03:38 PM

I can't see your photo so I'll ask.
Is it the outer shell you want done?
Do a search for Polishing the Grill and Trim, and you can get the steps to do it yourself. That way you save a lot of money, and can say you did it yourself.

Boostfed7 · 09-18-2017, 04:29 PM

Yes its the factory outer shell, but i would like it anodized like the factory one was. Didnt know if theres a company that can do it. Thanks

In The Ten Ring · 09-18-2017, 05:24 PM

Unless you have a lot more luck than I did, finding a company that will anodize that grill again is going to be cost prohibitive. I asked this same question on here two or three years ago.

What I did was have a blaster media blast it (using crushed glass) which will remove the anodizing and leave a strikingly silver appearance. It will require regular polishing but that's no big deal.

I had a polisher in New Kinsington, MD do mine, but that did require a 14 hour round trip drive. I'd check on finding a blaster that also does media blasting (sand will destroy it) and you may have to do what I did, get someone familiar with fine silverware and thus, not abuse the thin aluminum.

You will also have to do your headlight surrounds as these are aluminum also.

rockyrivermark · 09-18-2017, 07:51 PM

Sand it and polish it yourself. Then coat it with permaclear and you're good to go. Mine took a Saturday afternoon
That's what I did. Worked great.

Boostfed7 · 09-19-2017, 07:42 AM

thanks, guess ill get to sanding on it..

**Dustmaker65** · 09-19-2017, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by rockyrivermark

Sand it and polish it yourself. Then coat it with permaclear and you're good to go. Mine took a Saturday afternoon
That's what I did. Worked great.

How much you charging

Boostfed7 · 09-19-2017, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dustmaker65

How much you charging

i think im goin to just have it chromed man. i dont want to have to constantly polish the thing out every other week..

**Dustmaker65** · 09-19-2017, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Boostfed7

i think im goin to just have it chromed man. i dont want to have to constantly polish the thing out every other week..

I am up for sending it to rockyrivermark! His looks awesome!

custom10nut · 09-19-2017, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Boostfed7

i think im goin to just have it chromed man. i dont want to have to constantly polish the thing out every other week..

If you put the Perma Clear on it you won't have to polish it all the time. I've heard nothing but great things about the stuff, especially on polished Aluminum.

BossHogg69 · 09-19-2017, 06:25 PM

http://www.whitworx.com

I've seen their work first hand, and it is very nice.

plowro8 · 06-30-2018, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockyrivermark

Sand it and polish it yourself. Then coat it with permaclear and you're good to go. Mine took a Saturday afternoon
That's what I did. Worked great.

Sand it with what type of sandpaper? Polish it with what?

**Blazer690** · 06-30-2018, 06:16 PM

I think the stock finish is called "Bright dip". If you find a place that plates, straitens and bright dips you will have a stock look. You have to use the word bright dip not anodize

09-18-2017, 03:02 PM	#1
Boostfed7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Lizella, ga Posts: 115	1970 c10 grill help.. Who restores factory grills?

09-18-2017, 03:38 PM	#2
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,846	Re: 1970 c10 grill help.. I can't see your photo so I'll ask. Is it the outer shell you want done? Do a search for Polishing the Grill and Trim, and you can get the steps to do it yourself. That way you save a lot of money, and can say you did it yourself.

09-18-2017, 04:29 PM	#3
Boostfed7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Lizella, ga Posts: 115	Re: 1970 c10 grill help.. Yes its the factory outer shell, but i would like it anodized like the factory one was. Didnt know if theres a company that can do it. Thanks

09-18-2017, 05:24 PM	#4
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: 1970 c10 grill help.. Unless you have a lot more luck than I did, finding a company that will anodize that grill again is going to be cost prohibitive. I asked this same question on here two or three years ago. What I did was have a blaster media blast it (using crushed glass) which will remove the anodizing and leave a strikingly silver appearance. It will require regular polishing but that's no big deal. I had a polisher in New Kinsington, MD do mine, but that did require a 14 hour round trip drive. I'd check on finding a blaster that also does media blasting (sand will destroy it) and you may have to do what I did, get someone familiar with fine silverware and thus, not abuse the thin aluminum. You will also have to do your headlight surrounds as these are aluminum also.

09-18-2017, 07:51 PM	#5
rockyrivermark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fairview Park, Ohio Posts: 1,030	Re: 1970 c10 grill help.. Sand it and polish it yourself. Then coat it with permaclear and you're good to go. Mine took a Saturday afternoon That's what I did. Worked great. Attached Images __________________ My build page http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=764662 My cabinet building site http://www.cbcabinets.com

09-19-2017, 07:42 AM	#6
Boostfed7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Lizella, ga Posts: 115	Re: 1970 c10 grill help.. thanks, guess ill get to sanding on it..

09-19-2017, 06:25 PM	#11
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06-30-2018, 06:16 PM	#13
Blazer690 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Monrovia CA Posts: 445	Re: 1970 c10 grill help.. I think the stock finish is called "Bright dip". If you find a place that plates, straitens and bright dips you will have a stock look. You have to use the word bright dip not anodize



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