OT but Porsche related: shops that refinish anodized aluminum window frames? |
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OT but Porsche related: shops that refinish anodized aluminum window frames? |
Tdskip |
Nov 17 2020, 12:15 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,686 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
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! |
wes |
Nov 17 2020, 12:21 PM
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wes Group: Members Posts: 1,588 Joined: 8-December 07 From: Ukiah Ca Member No.: 8,436 Region Association: Northern California |
I replaced mine with new from Porsche, don’t remember what I paid although I’m sure I didn’t play that much.
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mepstein |
Nov 17 2020, 12:58 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,283 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Call up Shaun at True6 or sand and polish and take it to a local annodizer (not easy to find these days).
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PanelBilly |
Nov 17 2020, 01:41 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,808 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I spend a fair amount having some trim replayed and then I purchased new ones from Sunset. Waisted $.
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Tdskip |
Nov 17 2020, 01:46 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,686 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
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. |
mmichalik |
Nov 17 2020, 03:36 PM
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MikeM Group: Members Posts: 700 Joined: 27-January 16 From: Valley Center, CA Member No.: 19,600 Region Association: Southern California |
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. 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 |
Root_Werks |
Nov 17 2020, 04:00 PM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,321 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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. |
wes |
Nov 17 2020, 04:25 PM
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wes Group: Members Posts: 1,588 Joined: 8-December 07 From: Ukiah Ca Member No.: 8,436 Region Association: Northern California |
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Tdskip |
Nov 17 2020, 04:29 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,686 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
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Tdskip |
Nov 17 2020, 04:34 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,686 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
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 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. |
bdstone914 |
Nov 17 2020, 04:43 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,524 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
@Tdskip
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. |
simonjb |
Nov 17 2020, 06:41 PM
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KiwiMan Group: Members Posts: 563 Joined: 18-October 16 From: Stamford, Connecticut Member No.: 20,505 Region Association: North East States |
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Tdskip |
Nov 18 2020, 09:35 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,686 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
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Tdskip |
Nov 18 2020, 03:09 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,686 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
No response from the local shops yet...
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gandalf_025 |
Nov 18 2020, 05:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,455 Joined: 25-June 09 From: North Shore, Massachusetts Member No.: 10,509 Region Association: North East States |
If you go to Shaun, prepare for the
Price |
Tdskip |
Nov 18 2020, 05:20 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,686 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
If you go to Shaun, prepare for the Price I am properly braced. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
rgalla9146 |
Nov 18 2020, 07:28 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,560 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
'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. |
Tdskip |
Nov 18 2020, 08:53 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,686 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
'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. Good eyes! Yep - one year only although the anodized vs polishing issue remains the same for the later ones. |
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