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Posted by: Qarl Jul 12 2003, 10:42 PM

The chrome trim on the rollbar and the front triangle support trim.

What is the real finish on these pieces?

Is it clear anodized?

I don't think it is just polished aluminum because it would have oxidized by now?

Or is it clearcoated aluminum?

Just wondering...

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Jul 12 2003, 10:53 PM

I think it is polished aluminum, then clear anodized. No clearcoat.

Posted by: John Kelly Jul 13 2003, 07:57 AM

I think I've heard the term "bright dipped" used to describe the aluminum finish on these trim pieces.

John www.ghiaspecialties.com

Posted by: Qarl Jul 21 2003, 11:38 AM

Any more guesses?

Posted by: Lawrence914-6 Jul 21 2003, 11:49 AM

Here's a question...

Anyone ever powder-coat these pieces?

-Rusty

Posted by: James Adams Jul 21 2003, 11:51 AM

A buddy of mine was in the Navy and had a set powdercoated on the ship. Warped them badly. But more careful heat application may have saved them.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Jul 21 2003, 01:44 PM

ive heard they are tin- and chrome plated then.

Posted by: my15window Jul 21 2003, 05:10 PM

on the old vw deluxe busses. its the clear anodized on the aluminium trim...

Posted by: Brad Roberts Jul 21 2003, 05:30 PM

anyone ever "straightened" a set successfully (show car quality success..not small dings success) ??

I will buy new... but I'm all for saving a buck or two.

B

Posted by: Mueller Jul 21 2003, 05:33 PM

Sorta related...I removed my winshield trim which is black and in great shape if someone local is interested in it !!!

Posted by: redshift Jul 21 2003, 06:23 PM

It's anodized clear, you can remove it just like stripping wheels.

Brad, using thick leather squares (bout an inch) as pads with a brass ball peen, I have made a couple sets look very nice from beyond the grave.

It requires a very soft tap, like trying to crack an egg with a spoon... a lil harder, I did it by letting the hammer just fall on it, don't get into stretching..

M