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willyp · 04-29-2010, 10:12 PM

dont have the cash for the chrome grille and headlight bezels. the originals are not in bad shape but the finish looks like crap. whats the best way to polish them up and get them looking like new?

brawley · 04-29-2010, 11:03 PM

try this guy, I met him at the autofair. www.tarheelparts.com , he should be able to help.

markeb01 · 04-29-2010, 11:44 PM

That appears to be an aluminum grille. If this is the case, the following threads should help. You first need to remove the anodizing, then move on to polishing:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...move+anodizing
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...move+anodizing

**Captainfab** · 04-30-2010, 01:14 AM

I agree with markeb01. That's a very nice original annodized aluminum grill. Just strip the annodizing of with some oven cleaner (make sure you wear rubber gloves) and then just start polishing. You can get some of the supplies you need from the link that brawley posted. If you haven't polished metal before, do some research first on how it's done. The people at Tarheel might be able to help with that as well. You might also post this question in the 'Detailing' section here on the board for some tips on polishing.

willyp · 04-30-2010, 11:08 AM

thanks guys..............you all rock!

04-29-2010, 10:12 PM	#1
willyp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston TX Posts: 362	whats the best way to polish grill dont have the cash for the chrome grille and headlight bezels. the originals are not in bad shape but the finish looks like crap. whats the best way to polish them up and get them looking like new? Attached Images __________________ The price of cool aint cheap.

04-29-2010, 11:03 PM	#2
brawley Easy Does It Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dirdy Mo , North Carolina Posts: 450	Re: whats the best way to polish grill try this guy, I met him at the autofair. www.tarheelparts.com , he should be able to help.

04-29-2010, 11:44 PM	#3
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: whats the best way to polish grill That appears to be an aluminum grille. If this is the case, the following threads should help. You first need to remove the anodizing, then move on to polishing: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...move+anodizing http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...move+anodizing __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

04-30-2010, 01:14 AM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: whats the best way to polish grill I agree with markeb01. That's a very nice original annodized aluminum grill. Just strip the annodizing of with some oven cleaner (make sure you wear rubber gloves) and then just start polishing. You can get some of the supplies you need from the link that brawley posted. If you haven't polished metal before, do some research first on how it's done. The people at Tarheel might be able to help with that as well. You might also post this question in the 'Detailing' section here on the board for some tips on polishing. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

04-30-2010, 11:08 AM	#5
willyp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston TX Posts: 362	Re: whats the best way to polish grill thanks guys..............you all rock! __________________ The price of cool aint cheap.

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