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| jim_hoyland |
 Jun 8 2008, 04:37 PM
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Get that VIN ?  Group: Members Posts: 9,287 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California 
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I want to polish out the anodized center caps. I did one, but it took a hour or so. Was wondering if I'm using the right stuff
Here's a pic of the stuff I used and beg/end; also, how hard should I push against the buffing wheel and how frequently should I reload?? Attached image(s) 
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| pete-stevers |
Jun 8 2008, 05:07 PM
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saved from fire! Group: Members Posts: 2,641 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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that anodizing is tough stuff
i am sure if you take it off before taking it to the wheel you may have more success as far as polising time....but i am not sure of the chemicals to use, i think a lye is what you need but i could be wrong |
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| geniusanthony |
Jun 8 2008, 07:18 PM
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Its a brand new "Chrome-sicle" Group: Members Posts: 517 Joined: 12-December 05 From: Alexandria,VA Member No.: 5,266 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I have heard but never tried to use Easy-Off oven cleaner for removing anodizing. The Yellow can , Original, Full strength, heavy duty, Whatever its called
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| Krieger |
Jun 8 2008, 09:35 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,707 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(geniusanthony @ Jun 8 2008, 06:18 PM)  I have heard but never tried to use Easy-Off oven cleaner for removing anodizing. The Yellow can , Original, Full strength, heavy duty, Whatever its called (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I used easy-off for the wheels. The caps I glass beaded, sanded with 220/400 then polished. |
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| jim_hoyland |
Jun 8 2008, 09:59 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,287 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California
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Thanks for the info. Don't have a beader, but I'll try the easy-off on the 2nd one
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| computers4kids |
Jun 8 2008, 11:13 PM
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Love these little cars! Group: Members Posts: 2,443 Joined: 11-June 05 From: Port Townsend, WA Member No.: 4,253 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(pete-stevers @ Jun 8 2008, 04:07 PM) that anodizing is tough stuff i am sure if you take it off before taking it to the wheel you may have more success as far as polising time....but i am not sure of the chemicals to use, i think a lye is what you need but i could be wrong (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Easyoff works great...becareful about breathing the fumes (even if it says fumeless). |
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| jim_hoyland |
Jun 9 2008, 09:28 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,287 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(computers4kids @ Jun 8 2008, 10:13 PM) QUOTE(pete-stevers @ Jun 8 2008, 04:07 PM) that anodizing is tough stuff i am sure if you take it off before taking it to the wheel you may have more success as far as polising time....but i am not sure of the chemicals to use, i think a lye is what you need but i could be wrong (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Easyoff works great...becareful about breathing the fumes (even if it says fumeless). Do you just put it on and wipe it off ? What is the best technique ? I want to leave the black anodizing in the crest for contrast. |
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| Krieger |
Jun 9 2008, 06:39 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,707 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None
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You need to let it set for a while. Do it in the shade. It may be difficult not getting in the center. You could spray the can in its cap and brush it on, or just strip it entirely and repaint center black.
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| jim_hoyland |
Jun 9 2008, 08:13 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,287 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California
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The Oven Off really works good ! Covered the crest with tape, I want to keep the recessed area anodized; spayed the oven-off onto the caps; wait 10 minutes; Presto, all the black is gone. Ready for the polish.....
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| Pat Garvey |
 Jun 9 2008, 08:39 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
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