"chrome trim", What is the real finish? |
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"chrome trim", What is the real finish? |
Qarl |
Jul 12 2003, 10:42 PM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
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... |
JeffBowlsby |
Jul 12 2003, 10:53 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,438 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
I think it is polished aluminum, then clear anodized. No clearcoat.
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John Kelly |
Jul 13 2003, 07:57 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Moclips WA. Member No.: 640 |
I think I've heard the term "bright dipped" used to describe the aluminum finish on these trim pieces.
John www.ghiaspecialties.com |
Qarl |
Jul 21 2003, 11:38 AM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
Any more guesses?
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Lawrence |
Jul 21 2003, 11:49 AM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,661 Joined: 5-February 03 Member No.: 244 Region Association: None |
Here's a question...
Anyone ever powder-coat these pieces? -Rusty |
JWest |
Jul 21 2003, 11:51 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,662 Joined: 6-January 03 From: Fort Worth, TX Member No.: 97 Region Association: None |
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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Aaron Cox |
Jul 21 2003, 01:44 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
ive heard they are tin- and chrome plated then.
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my15window |
Jul 21 2003, 05:10 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 61 Joined: 23-March 03 From: fort collins Co. Member No.: 465 |
on the old vw deluxe busses. its the clear anodized on the aluminium trim...
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Brad Roberts |
Jul 21 2003, 05:30 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
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 |
Mueller |
Jul 21 2003, 05:33 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
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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redshift |
Jul 21 2003, 06:23 PM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
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.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) M |
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