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Old 11-28-2019, 11:43 AM   #4
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Re: Best low cost approach for restoring aluminum trim?

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Originally Posted by Willie Makeit View Post
you gotta get the clear/hard anodizing off first. I strip it with drain cleaner (I use Instant Power Hair & Grease remover - purchase at Lowes, Home Depot, etc) and then buff it using an old 6" bench grinder & cotton buffs. Never bothered to clear coat, just go back once or twice a year with Mother's aluminum polish when it's back on the truck and it'll shine right up.

Have to try this method on a set of lower rocker trim I have from a '71 Chevelle. Good condition with no dents or dings, just 40 plus years of use and being subjected to road grime.

msg, what grit sand paper did you start with then ending up with the 2000 wet paper. Like to try that on the above rocker trim.

Lunnb, those turned out nice. Good work.
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