67 Grille and headlight surronding Brushed Finish?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Black Widow Customs · 03-18-2010, 02:15 AM

I have a 67 front clip and i would like to apply a finish that looks like a brushed aluminum look to the the headlight bezels and grille surrounding .. Any suggestions Thanks

**wancosc356** · 03-18-2010, 02:28 AM

Steel wool or scotch-brite pad and alot of elbow grease

Black Widow Customs · 03-18-2010, 02:41 AM

That was my first instinct ..just curious if any tricks or previous experiences would be awesome. maybe even pics ,,,..Thanks for any info at all

**wancosc356** · 03-18-2010, 02:45 AM

Yeah. That's just my instinct/opinion/thought. I can't help ya on the experience or tricks part. Im interested in seeing the finished product though.

cdowns · 03-18-2010, 07:06 AM

i'd try a light blast with nonagressive media and finish it by going over it with a grey scotchbrite pad and might try sealing with a satin clearcoat

Mr-Jack · 03-18-2010, 07:13 AM

what about lite brushing with some not-too-abbraisive of a brush?

Jeffs70 · 03-18-2010, 08:01 AM

I take some steel wool and a drill and bit on the end stretch out the steel wool along the part I want to give the brush effect to then twist it around the drill bit, turn on the drill while placing it along the part and it will twist around the drill bit as it then gives me my brushed aluminum but have to do it a few times mostly to get a good look. can even just leave the steel wool on the bit and go along your part this way and it will give a good pattern this way too. dont hurt to try it a bit on a junk piece first

72BlckButy · 03-18-2010, 08:25 AM

Check in with kyull67... he did this on his truck. (Basically bare metal pieces.)

*vegaschevy* · 03-18-2010, 08:46 AM

Pen did it, Cannot think of his website He is out of Az. He did a chevelle this way that is just sweet!

*Shane* · 03-18-2010, 08:55 AM

remove the clear-coat/anodizing with Easy Off oven cleaner then use a BROWN Scotch-Brite pad to achieve a true "brush" finish ... anything less than brown will only make it look dull and not brushed

DT1 · 03-20-2010, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Black Widow Customs

I have a 67 front clip and i would like to apply a finish that looks like a brushed aluminum look to the the headlight bezels and grille surrounding .. Any suggestions Thanks

I got excellent results with red Scotch Brite. I bought a cheap grinder and pedestal from Harbor Freight and converted it to a buffer. I then cut the Scotch Brite pads into a 6" wheel. Stack up 3-4 wheels and buff away.

Black Widow Customs · 03-27-2010, 04:16 AM

Thanks for all the great info and tips ...will just have to try them all and achieve the look i am really after..

jasonhall · 09-08-2011, 11:10 PM

Any pics of how this turned out?

03-18-2010, 02:15 AM	#1
Black Widow Customs Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tucson, Az. Posts: 75	67 Grille and headlight surronding Brushed Finish?? I have a 67 front clip and i would like to apply a finish that looks like a brushed aluminum look to the the headlight bezels and grille surrounding .. Any suggestions Thanks Last edited by Black Widow Customs; 03-18-2010 at 02:16 AM.

03-18-2010, 02:28 AM	#2
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: 67 Grille and headlight surronding Brushed Finish?? Steel wool or scotch-brite pad and alot of elbow grease __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

03-18-2010, 02:41 AM	#3
Black Widow Customs Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tucson, Az. Posts: 75	Re: 67 Grille and headlight surronding Brushed Finish?? That was my first instinct ..just curious if any tricks or previous experiences would be awesome. maybe even pics ,,,..Thanks for any info at all

03-18-2010, 02:45 AM	#4
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: 67 Grille and headlight surronding Brushed Finish?? Yeah. That's just my instinct/opinion/thought. I can't help ya on the experience or tricks part. Im interested in seeing the finished product though. __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

03-18-2010, 07:06 AM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: 67 Grille and headlight surronding Brushed Finish?? i'd try a light blast with nonagressive media and finish it by going over it with a grey scotchbrite pad and might try sealing with a satin clearcoat __________________ 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

03-18-2010, 07:13 AM	#6
Mr-Jack Beer Drink'n Knuckle Dragger Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Eatonville, WA Posts: 493	Re: 67 Grille and headlight surronding Brushed Finish?? what about lite brushing with some not-too-abbraisive of a brush? __________________ GOD BLESS MY BROTHERS & SISTERS THAT SERVE WITH US *- 67 GMC Long-Wide* *350/SM420* *My BACON Wrapped Meatloaf Recipe*

03-18-2010, 08:01 AM	#7
Jeffs70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley Springs, Ca Posts: 857	Re: 67 Grille and headlight surronding Brushed Finish?? I take some steel wool and a drill and bit on the end stretch out the steel wool along the part I want to give the brush effect to then twist it around the drill bit, turn on the drill while placing it along the part and it will twist around the drill bit as it then gives me my brushed aluminum but have to do it a few times mostly to get a good look. can even just leave the steel wool on the bit and go along your part this way and it will give a good pattern this way too. dont hurt to try it a bit on a junk piece first

03-18-2010, 08:25 AM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 67 Grille and headlight surronding Brushed Finish?? Check in with kyull67... he did this on his truck. (Basically bare metal pieces.) __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-18-2010, 08:46 AM	#9
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	Re: 67 Grille and headlight surronding Brushed Finish?? Pen did it, Cannot think of his website He is out of Az. He did a chevelle this way that is just sweet!

03-18-2010, 08:55 AM	#10
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: 67 Grille and headlight surronding Brushed Finish?? remove the clear-coat/anodizing with Easy Off oven cleaner then use a BROWN Scotch-Brite pad to achieve a true "brush" finish ... anything less than brown will only make it look dull and not brushed Last edited by Shane; 03-18-2010 at 08:56 AM.

03-27-2010, 04:16 AM	#12
Black Widow Customs Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tucson, Az. Posts: 75	Re: 67 Grille and headlight surronding Brushed Finish?? Thanks for all the great info and tips ...will just have to try them all and achieve the look i am really after..

09-08-2011, 11:10 PM	#13
jasonhall Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stillwater Oklahoma Posts: 829	Re: 67 Grille and headlight surronding Brushed Finish?? Any pics of how this turned out?



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