Gordy,
As soon as you touch these pieces with any sort of abraisive, the anodized
finish will be destroyed. This will result in the raw aluminum continuously
oxidizing. Every time you touch it a dull grey will smear onto your hands
and clothes. The pieces must be reanodized.
I've been using Holly's Anodizing in Toronto, Ontario for years. They know
what we need in the way of repairs and finishing. Check out their site and
go to their gallery to see a Healey cockpit rail before and after.
http://www.hollysanodizing.com/about.lasso
Rich Chrysler
----- Original Message -----
From: <ggilliam@usol.com>
To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2005 9:51 PM
Subject: Cockpit surround
> Happy Spring!
> I was finally able to spend some productive time in the garage this
> week! Time to get it all back together and return it to the road!
>
> The cockpit surround on my Longbridge BN4 is looking it's age, and
> I am wondering what is the process to "make it all it can be"? Is it just
> a matter of cleaning it and lightly polishing with fine steel wool or
> scotchbrite, or buffing with some compound?
>
> Appreciate the help,
> Gordy
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