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MN 70L78 06-11-2020 12:01 AM

I found it... here's GTL website info

http://www.gtlmetalpolishing.com/about/

68camaroz28 06-11-2020 01:09 AM

Check Dell Medal Polishing. He does all of my work and his work appears on some of the best and Bruce is one great person.
https://www.dellmetalpolishing.com/

67 Nova Boy 06-11-2020 01:43 AM

George does great work...by him self last time I asked. George did allot of things for me.

Grille...headlite bezels...window trim stainless.

Dave
67 Nova Boy

70post 06-11-2020 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamarosRus (Post 1502838)
Would like to have Very Good Condition and some NOS 70' Camaro Headlight Bezels
polished with minor scratches removed. Do not care about replacing the Brite Dip Anodizing that is currently in place.



Chuck - Are you implying that it would be OK if the anodized "layer" is removed for good? That's what would have to happen on a anodized alum piece....once the scratch, etc occurs the "defect" has likely scratched through the anodized layer. Can't really be "blended", etc with sanding since that would just open up a larger area where the anodizing is removed. Anodizing hardens the aluminum to a certain depth.

Accordingly, all the anodizing would have to be removed and then any scratches, etc dealt with. Then the piece becomes a "maintenance" item requiring periodic waxing or polishing.

Best bet would be to have the whole pieces redone. Possibly VERY REASONABLE price-wise due to the lack of heavy/numerous scratches.

firstgenaddict 06-11-2020 02:21 PM

IF you don't want to reanodize -
Remove the anodizing with HEAVY DUTY EASY OFF OVEN CLEANER then polish with Mother's by hand, but it will require periodic maintenance.

earntaz 06-11-2020 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firstgenaddict (Post 1502951)
IF you don't want to reanodize -
Remove the anodizing with HEAVY DUTY EASY OFF OVEN CLEANER then polish with Mother's by hand, but it will require periodic maintenance.

Use Boeshield T-9 to seal -- soaks into the metal and lasts.

CamarosRus 06-11-2020 07:01 PM

With No experience I'm hoping / thinking that these Aluminum clad Headlight bezels & Front/Rear Window Reveal with Hold their polish nicely on a show car / lightly driven street car. There is a variety of sealant products that should help be prevent tarnishing.

I may try the Easy Off idea or take my bulk of parts to a company in Seattle that can strip in a large vat for ??? cost $$$ We shall see.

Still looking for Western WA State polishers before I box up and ship to ????

firstgenaddict 06-12-2020 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamarosRus (Post 1502992)
With No experience I'm hoping / thinking that these Aluminum clad Headlight bezels & Front/Rear Window Reveal with Hold their polish nicely on a show car / lightly driven street car. There is a variety of sealant products that should help be prevent tarnishing.

I may try the Easy Off idea or take my bulk of parts to a company in Seattle that can strip in a large vat for ??? cost $$$ We shall see.

Still looking for Western WA State polishers before I box up and ship to ????

I did all of the side trim for my brother's 73 LT Z28 as I stated above, I have been removing anodizing from aluminum items since the 1980's with HD oven cleaner.

Here ya go... piece on left is partially stripped, see the "brighter" patches on the trim... that is anodizing left after the first "stripping"
The right has been stripped and then polished with mothers.
Obviously if you find mild scratches etc a little water sanding with 1500 - 2000 - 3000 then polish - same as stainless JUST MUCH LESS AGGRESSIVE on grits.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Nv...-no?authuser=0

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_U...-no?authuser=0

x77-69z28 06-12-2020 05:05 AM

Sully, what about Dons east coast restorations. They did the windshield mldgs on my 67. They did a great job. A little pricey, but a great job. I think they are in Lindenhurst, if my memory serves me.
Buddy


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