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Posted by: dt4 Sep 3 2019, 11:56 AM

Hi
Could someone advise if the front screen trim is polished stainless steel or chromed please
Mine is scratched and just wondering if is polishable
Thanks

Posted by: dt4 Sep 3 2019, 11:57 AM

Posted by: beech4rd Sep 3 2019, 12:45 PM

It's an anodized finish. You can polish it. If you do so, you will remove the anodizing and it will tarnish, requiring that you polish it again and again. It does look a lot more shiny when polished, though.
The only way to return to the original finish is usually to replace the trim with new. I believe it's still available from your local Porsche dealer.

Chris

Posted by: dt4 Sep 3 2019, 01:20 PM

thanks Chris, do you know if it comes out separately to the wind screen or does the glass have to come out?

Posted by: mepstein Sep 3 2019, 01:25 PM

comes out separately. Buy a trim remover and watch youtube videos on how to remove.

Posted by: Chi-town Sep 3 2019, 01:29 PM

Clear anodized aluminum

You have to strip the ano before you can polish it

Posted by: dt4 Sep 3 2019, 01:41 PM

i have the trim removal tools, I will track down the how to video, thanks

Posted by: dt4 Sep 3 2019, 01:42 PM

thanks Dylan

Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 3 2019, 02:28 PM

Basically you can wet sand and polish it. If you use a 2 stage wax with a polish sealer it will last outside for quite some time. The trick is not to deform it while polishing. A 1000 or1500 grit would be a good start finishing with a 2000.
If you need new I can help out, but looks salvageable.

Posted by: dt4 Sep 4 2019, 12:35 AM

That's really useful, thank you.
I'll give it a go.
I am building a list of the parts I need to order from you so if it goes Pete Tong I can add these to the list