Floor mat aluminum molding finish question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TheBlueBomber · 12-13-2013, 08:10 PM

Just curious as to how you guys go about restoring the finish with the moldings. I was thinking about polishing them but I'm kind of skeptical being that they'll be stepped on and have mud/debris spilled on them. Pics?

INSIDIOUS '86 · 12-13-2013, 10:09 PM

See if they are anodized first. If not some 1000 grit and 2000grit with polish after. Although it will take a few hours each at best you may be better off getting some new ones and if they aren't anodized then have them clear ano'd real thick

87 STEPPER · 12-13-2013, 10:15 PM

Yikes!! those look like there too far gone to bring back. I got brand new GM ones from GMPARTSDIRECT.COM a few years ago don't remember what i paid but well worth it my '87 came with the black plastic one's and the new ones have a high polished finish and they look fantastic!

Good luck.

TheBlueBomber · 12-21-2013, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87 STEPPER

Yikes!! those look like there too far gone to bring back.

Here is the drivers side floor piece. I polished the rest but this was the worst one. Will post pics of the rest and the process that worked for me.

TheBlueBomber · 12-21-2013, 06:38 PM

They're good driver quality. The scratches arent that noticeable until you have a high def camera centimeters away from them. I didn't want to spend the money on new parts if I can make these work for now.

12-13-2013, 08:10 PM	#1
TheBlueBomber Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 816	Floor mat aluminum molding finish question Just curious as to how you guys go about restoring the finish with the moldings. I was thinking about polishing them but I'm kind of skeptical being that they'll be stepped on and have mud/debris spilled on them. Pics? Attached Images __________________ Austin 1996 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado 1979 Chevrolet K10 Scottsdale - Carolina K10 - My 4.8L Twin turbo build - Project Short Stroke - Instagram - TheBlueBomber1996

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INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Floor mat aluminum molding finish question See if they are anodized first. If not some 1000 grit and 2000grit with polish after. Although it will take a few hours each at best you may be better off getting some new ones and if they aren't anodized then have them clear ano'd real thick __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

12-13-2013, 10:15 PM	#3
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Re: Floor mat aluminum molding finish question Yikes!! those look like there too far gone to bring back. I got brand new GM ones from GMPARTSDIRECT.COM a few years ago don't remember what i paid but well worth it my '87 came with the black plastic one's and the new ones have a high polished finish and they look fantastic! Good luck. __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

12-21-2013, 06:38 PM	#5
TheBlueBomber Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 816	Re: Floor mat aluminum molding finish question They're good driver quality. The scratches arent that noticeable until you have a high def camera centimeters away from them. I didn't want to spend the money on new parts if I can make these work for now. __________________ Austin 1996 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado 1979 Chevrolet K10 Scottsdale - Carolina K10 - My 4.8L Twin turbo build - Project Short Stroke - Instagram - TheBlueBomber1996



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