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> "chrome trim", What is the real finish?
Qarl
post Jul 12 2003, 10:42 PM
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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...
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post Jul 12 2003, 10:53 PM
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I think it is polished aluminum, then clear anodized. No clearcoat.
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post Jul 13 2003, 07:57 AM
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I think I've heard the term "bright dipped" used to describe the aluminum finish on these trim pieces.

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post Jul 21 2003, 11:38 AM
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Any more guesses?
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post Jul 21 2003, 11:49 AM
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Here's a question...

Anyone ever powder-coat these pieces?

-Rusty
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post Jul 21 2003, 11:51 AM
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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.
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post Jul 21 2003, 01:44 PM
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ive heard they are tin- and chrome plated then.
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post Jul 21 2003, 05:10 PM
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on the old vw deluxe busses. its the clear anodized on the aluminium trim...
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post Jul 21 2003, 05:30 PM
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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.


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post Jul 21 2003, 05:33 PM
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Sorta related...I removed my winshield trim which is black and in great shape if someone local is interested in it !!!
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post Jul 21 2003, 06:23 PM
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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..

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