Help I ruined the OUTER GRILLE SHELL on my 72 How can I bring the shine back? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

petey-pablo · 08-03-2009, 04:32 AM

Over the weekend I decided to clean my outer GRILLE SHELL and I used Steel Wool to remove over spary from a privious paint job thinking it would clean it up a bit. I thought nothing of it so I went over most of the entire grille, till after I washed it I dried it up and thought the soap had stained it but I think I ruined my GRILLE it looks fogged,hazzed like soap scum. Can anyone help me with a salution to fixing it myself inexpensively polishing products? I can not afford $299.00- $399.00 plus shipping for a new or REPRO one. any suggestions would be great thanks Pablo.....

cdowns · 08-03-2009, 04:53 AM

sounds like the original anodizing is still on the grill what you need to do is sand it down start with 200grit followed by 400 than 1000 after doing that and getting a nice even finish it's time to compound then polish it// labor intensive but cheap to do

BP68 · 08-03-2009, 09:39 AM

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Agreed, should keep sanding with proper grits and then start polishing.

I guess you could also paint it a silver color.

sick69 · 08-03-2009, 09:46 AM

I'm not sure what the cost would be, but you might contact any local powder coating companies and see what the would charge to strip it, polish it and then clear it.

Or as was stated above break out the elbow grease and start sanding accordingly,,,,,,,

Frank

mclairmo · 08-03-2009, 12:28 PM

What about oven cleaner to get the anodizing off and then just polish? I've heard that works, never tried it though.

unclewatts · 08-03-2009, 01:59 PM

The only thing I can think of is use Simichrome polish and a whole lot of elbow grease.

72BlckButy · 08-03-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

sounds like the original anodizing is still on the grill what you need to do is sand it down start with 200grit followed by 400 than 1000 after doing that and getting a nice even finish it's time to compound then polish it// labor intensive but cheap to do

chevy_mike · 08-03-2009, 03:27 PM

An easy way to get the original anodizing off is to use Easy-Off oven cleaner. Spray on, let soak for a little bit and when the anodizing starts coming off, wipe it down and wash it off.

After all of it is off, you can polish it up. Used to do this on motorcycle frames, to remove the anodizing off so you can polish up the frame.

eightbanger · 08-03-2009, 03:36 PM

Pablo I might go with getting a quote from a professional polishers first.

petey-pablo · 08-04-2009, 02:22 AM

Thanks guys I will try Easy-Off oven cleaner Spray to get the original anodizing off at lease to make it look nicer, Then get a quote from the pros this week . If Not I will be driveing my truck with out it untill I polish it up my self....

**leddzepp** · 08-04-2009, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by chevy_mike

An easy way to get the original anodizing off is to use Easy-Off oven cleaner. Spray on, let soak for a little bit and when the anodizing starts coming off, wipe it down and wash it off.

After all of it is off, you can polish it up. Used to do this on motorcycle frames, to remove the anodizing off so you can polish up the frame.

x 2. I did this on one of my trucks as well. After easy off, use sandpaper method as cdowns described. i used a dremel tool and a lot of polishing pads to polish/buff it out.

08-03-2009, 04:32 AM	#1
petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fremont Ca. Posts: 1,025	Help I ruined the OUTER GRILLE SHELL on my 72 How can I bring the shine back? Over the weekend I decided to clean my outer GRILLE SHELL and I used Steel Wool to remove over spary from a privious paint job thinking it would clean it up a bit. I thought nothing of it so I went over most of the entire grille, till after I washed it I dried it up and thought the soap had stained it but I think I ruined my GRILLE it looks fogged,hazzed like soap scum. Can anyone help me with a salution to fixing it myself inexpensively polishing products? I can not afford $299.00- $399.00 plus shipping for a new or REPRO one. any suggestions would be great thanks Pablo..... __________________ Petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" 1972 Cheyenne 10 Short Fleet Side Front 2.5inch Spindles with 2inch Springs Rear 4inch drop Springs. 454BBC TH400,Posi 1971 Cheyenne 10 Long Fleet Side 454BBC TH350,Posi Sold Drive it like you stole it! Petey-pablo@sbcglobal.net

08-03-2009, 04:53 AM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Help I ruined the OUTER GRILLE SHELL on my 72 How can I bring the shine back? sounds like the original anodizing is still on the grill what you need to do is sand it down start with 200grit followed by 400 than 1000 after doing that and getting a nice even finish it's time to compound then polish it// labor intensive but cheap to do __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-03-2009, 09:39 AM	#3
BP68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 824	Re: Help I ruined the OUTER GRILLE SHELL on my 72 How can I bring the shine back? ^ Agreed, should keep sanding with proper grits and then start polishing. I guess you could also paint it a silver color. __________________ 68 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 06 Chevy Ext Cab Fleetside 03 Grand Prix GTP My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269999

08-03-2009, 09:46 AM	#4
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: Help I ruined the OUTER GRILLE SHELL on my 72 How can I bring the shine back? I'm not sure what the cost would be, but you might contact any local powder coating companies and see what the would charge to strip it, polish it and then clear it. Or as was stated above break out the elbow grease and start sanding accordingly,,,,,,, Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub

08-03-2009, 12:28 PM	#5
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Help I ruined the OUTER GRILLE SHELL on my 72 How can I bring the shine back? What about oven cleaner to get the anodizing off and then just polish? I've heard that works, never tried it though.

08-03-2009, 01:59 PM	#6
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: Help I ruined the OUTER GRILLE SHELL on my 72 How can I bring the shine back? The only thing I can think of is use Simichrome polish and a whole lot of elbow grease. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

08-03-2009, 03:27 PM	#8
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Help I ruined the OUTER GRILLE SHELL on my 72 How can I bring the shine back? An easy way to get the original anodizing off is to use Easy-Off oven cleaner. Spray on, let soak for a little bit and when the anodizing starts coming off, wipe it down and wash it off. After all of it is off, you can polish it up. Used to do this on motorcycle frames, to remove the anodizing off so you can polish up the frame. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

08-03-2009, 03:36 PM	#9
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: Help I ruined the OUTER GRILLE SHELL on my 72 How can I bring the shine back? Pablo I might go with getting a quote from a professional polishers first. __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger Last edited by eightbanger; 08-03-2009 at 03:36 PM.

08-04-2009, 02:22 AM	#10
petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fremont Ca. Posts: 1,025	Re: Help I ruined the OUTER GRILLE SHELL on my 72 How can I bring the shine back? Thanks guys I will try Easy-Off oven cleaner Spray to get the original anodizing off at lease to make it look nicer, Then get a quote from the pros this week . If Not I will be driveing my truck with out it untill I polish it up my self.... __________________ Petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" 1972 Cheyenne 10 Short Fleet Side Front 2.5inch Spindles with 2inch Springs Rear 4inch drop Springs. 454BBC TH400,Posi 1971 Cheyenne 10 Long Fleet Side 454BBC TH350,Posi Sold Drive it like you stole it! Petey-pablo@sbcglobal.net



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