How can i make my old grill shine - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigfish_63 · 07-09-2002, 12:22 AM

Is there a way that i can make my old 1969 chevy grill shine?

O'l Buck · 07-09-2002, 02:11 AM

the only way I can think of is to start sanding, start with like 180 or 200 grit paper on a D/A sander, then get some buffing compound, a buffer, and a squirt bottle full of water and go to work....I polished a set of badly nicked up fuel tanks for a Peterbilt once, took me forever, but when I was done, I could've used them for shaving mirrors.

Big69C20 Toy · 07-09-2002, 02:23 AM

i thought i read someone on here used oven cleaner to get their grille to shine but i could be wrong so dont try it until someone verifies this

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 07-09-2002, 10:24 AM

Oven cleaner is used to take the anodizing off the grill before polishing and reanodizing or clear coating the grill. If you polish the grill and not seal it with a quality clear coat or anodizing it will dull and need polishing all the time.

kw · 07-09-2002, 10:44 AM

Woody Wax--

Seems the stuff can eat corrosion off aluminum. Boaters swear by it.

RipMeyer · 07-09-2002, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kw
Woody Wax--

Dude Get your mind outta the gutter. Thats nasty!! LOL

jmj4 · 07-09-2002, 12:51 PM

0000 Steel wool works wonders

70c10 · 07-09-2002, 02:44 PM

I had www.qweststar.com do this grille. Awesome job!. They even repaired minor dings. It now looks like chrome. They do not Re-anodize, so you will have to polish it from time to time. They don't recommend clearcoating either because it takes so much abuse being in front of the truck.

07-09-2002, 12:22 AM	#1
bigfish_63 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Mexico Posts: 32	How can i make my old grill shine Is there a way that i can make my old 1969 chevy grill shine?

07-09-2002, 02:11 AM	#2
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	the only way I can think of is to start sanding, start with like 180 or 200 grit paper on a D/A sander, then get some buffing compound, a buffer, and a squirt bottle full of water and go to work....I polished a set of badly nicked up fuel tanks for a Peterbilt once, took me forever, but when I was done, I could've used them for shaving mirrors. __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

07-09-2002, 02:23 AM	#3
Big69C20 Toy Livin' it up. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Richland, MI Posts: 2,212	i thought i read someone on here used oven cleaner to get their grille to shine but i could be wrong so dont try it until someone verifies this __________________ -Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires.

07-09-2002, 10:24 AM	#4
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	Oven cleaner is used to take the anodizing off the grill before polishing and reanodizing or clear coating the grill. If you polish the grill and not seal it with a quality clear coat or anodizing it will dull and need polishing all the time. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

07-09-2002, 10:44 AM	#5
kw Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Owings, MD Posts: 119	Woody Wax Woody Wax-- Seems the stuff can eat corrosion off aluminum. Boaters swear by it.

07-09-2002, 12:51 PM	#7
jmj4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mississippi Posts: 119	0000 Steel wool works wonders __________________ 1970 GMC Custom 1500 SWB 307/TH350 3.73 Positrac

07-09-2002, 02:44 PM	#8
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	I had www.qweststar.com do this grille. Awesome job!. They even repaired minor dings. It now looks like chrome. They do not Re-anodize, so you will have to polish it from time to time. They don't recommend clearcoating either because it takes so much abuse being in front of the truck. 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 Last edited by 70c10; 07-09-2002 at 02:46 PM.

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