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Posted by: Tdskip Nov 17 2020, 12:15 PM

I have a set of anodized aluminum window frames that need to be refinished, anyone know of vendors that refinish these?

I have a quote from King of Trim for $1,700 which I can't really swing, hoping to find a less expensive option.

Thanks!

Posted by: wes Nov 17 2020, 12:21 PM

I replaced mine with new from Porsche, don’t remember what I paid although I’m sure I didn’t play that much.

Posted by: mepstein Nov 17 2020, 12:58 PM

Call up Shaun at True6 or sand and polish and take it to a local annodizer (not easy to find these days).

Posted by: PanelBilly Nov 17 2020, 01:41 PM

I spend a fair amount having some trim replayed and then I purchased new ones from Sunset. Waisted $.

Posted by: Tdskip Nov 17 2020, 01:46 PM

Thanks for the responses.

Unfortunately I don't believe these are available new, so refinishing or finding better used ones is going to be required.

Posted by: mmichalik Nov 17 2020, 03:36 PM

You can always try this place in Oceanside: https://elite-metalfinishing.com/
I have not used them but, I'm going to be looking for some plating here in the next few days as well.
Or here: https://www.chromeplatingusa.com/ in Escondido
Mike

Posted by: Root_Werks Nov 17 2020, 04:00 PM

It's not cheap and gets more costly the more delicate and awkward your pieces are. Trim pieces need to be handled carefully and take up a bunch of space. Last set I had done locally was something around $600. Not a 914, but similar in size/shape.

Find a local shop you can put your hands on the finished pieces before taking them.

Posted by: wes Nov 17 2020, 04:25 PM

OEM from Porsche or as seen here falcon parts $275

Posted by: Tdskip Nov 17 2020, 04:29 PM

Thanks for the reference but I'm actually talking about frames like this below. Sorry if I wasn't clear - I do appreciate the effort to help.

Posted by: Tdskip Nov 17 2020, 04:34 PM

Mike! I emailed Elite, will let everyone know what I hear back.

Will try the other shop later today as well.

Thanks for the leads.

Posted by: bdstone914 Nov 17 2020, 04:43 PM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=21666

I think you need to take them apart and remove and steel rivets and brackets. Assemblies do not anodize well as corrosive fluids are trapped in joints and seams.
Ask the shop doing the work.

Posted by: simonjb Nov 17 2020, 06:41 PM

Shaun at Tru-6....he did all of mine...

Posted by: Tdskip Nov 18 2020, 09:35 AM

Nice car @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=20505 , even if not a 914. Grin.

Those turned out very-very nicely.

Posted by: Tdskip Nov 18 2020, 03:09 PM

No response from the local shops yet...

Posted by: gandalf_025 Nov 18 2020, 05:13 PM

If you go to Shaun, prepare for the
Price

Posted by: Tdskip Nov 18 2020, 05:20 PM

I am properly braced.

Posted by: rgalla9146 Nov 18 2020, 07:28 PM

'68 911 right ? one year only.
My brother just sold a pair of NOS window frames (alum) last week.
Off to California,still in wrappers.
Sold for more than your replate quote.
Strange coincidence.

Posted by: Tdskip Nov 18 2020, 08:53 PM

Good eyes! Yep - one year only although the anodized vs polishing issue remains the same for the later ones.