polishing anodized alum. pieces? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BUXMAN66 · 02-16-2003, 03:11 AM

tried to perform a search on past threads on this subject but nothing too helpful.if i remember right has'nt someone mentioned b-4 to use oven cleaner to remove the old tarnished anodizing? can anyone help me w/ this,i'm gonna start this as my next project being as how i got me a new buffer wheel and pedestal last wk. i would like to do the headlight,taillight bezel's and grill pieces tomorrow afternoon.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 02-16-2003, 08:49 AM

Trucks tv just had a show on polishing alum try the web site www.truckstv.com i think??

crazy longhorn · 02-16-2003, 10:08 AM

oven cleaner will take the anodized coating off. i used this method, & scrubbed with scotchbrite to take the coating. my grill was pretty rough(nicks,digs & pitted). i started sanding with 180 grit, after bumping & filing some of the bad spots. I have worked down to 600 grit, & polished with some Eagle1 paste for Alum wheels. The grill is back on the truck, & much better .....but needs to be worked down with 800 or 1000 grit & polished a little more. once the coating is removed, you will need to rub it from time to time with Mothers, or eagle1. If you find an easier way.....please share the info! Good luck,crazyL

BUXMAN66 · 02-16-2003, 01:35 PM

does anyone else have any ideas on how to remove the anodizing on alumnium?w/the snow emergency goin' on i'll prolly get a ticket if i go to the store and get some oven clnr. we got a dumpin' of snow 7" yesterday w/5-10" more expected.

bobs409 · 02-16-2003, 05:30 PM

I've used oven cleaner but here's a product made specifically for this:

http://bluelightning.zoovy.com/product/ADPT

02-16-2003, 03:11 AM	#1
BUXMAN66 go bucks! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MIAMISBURG OHIO USA Posts: 803	polishing anodized alum. pieces? tried to perform a search on past threads on this subject but nothing too helpful.if i remember right has'nt someone mentioned b-4 to use oven cleaner to remove the old tarnished anodizing? can anyone help me w/ this,i'm gonna start this as my next project being as how i got me a new buffer wheel and pedestal last wk. i would like to do the headlight,taillight bezel's and grill pieces tomorrow afternoon. __________________ '68 swb 1/2t 350/350th '86 lngbd 3/4 TON parts getter '49 gmc 1/2 t 5 window 350/350th '96 gmc sonoma sle ext-cab. hey it's a 4cyl. 5 spd and good on gas y'know?

02-16-2003, 08:49 AM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Trucks tv just had a show on polishing alum try the web site www.truckstv.com i think?? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

02-16-2003, 10:08 AM	#3
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	oven cleaner will take the anodized coating off. i used this method, & scrubbed with scotchbrite to take the coating. my grill was pretty rough(nicks,digs & pitted). i started sanding with 180 grit, after bumping & filing some of the bad spots. I have worked down to 600 grit, & polished with some Eagle1 paste for Alum wheels. The grill is back on the truck, & much better .....but needs to be worked down with 800 or 1000 grit & polished a little more. once the coating is removed, you will need to rub it from time to time with Mothers, or eagle1. If you find an easier way.....please share the info! Good luck,crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

02-16-2003, 01:35 PM	#4
BUXMAN66 go bucks! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MIAMISBURG OHIO USA Posts: 803	does anyone else have any ideas on how to remove the anodizing on alumnium?w/the snow emergency goin' on i'll prolly get a ticket if i go to the store and get some oven clnr. we got a dumpin' of snow 7" yesterday w/5-10" more expected. __________________ '68 swb 1/2t 350/350th '86 lngbd 3/4 TON parts getter '49 gmc 1/2 t 5 window 350/350th '96 gmc sonoma sle ext-cab. hey it's a 4cyl. 5 spd and good on gas y'know?

02-16-2003, 05:30 PM	#5
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	I've used oven cleaner but here's a product made specifically for this: http://bluelightning.zoovy.com/product/ADPT __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

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