I've been told that anodizing is a process that changes the molecular
structure of the outer surface of aluminum parts (versus paint or other
coatings, which are simply applied to the surface). Aren't the trim
pieces stainless steel?
Mike
Renton, WA
--- Ptegler <ptegler@gouldfo.com> wrote:
>
> I keep seeing references here to 'painted' trim.
> I've yet to own a spit where the trim (rear top wing and
> tail surround) that was anything other than black anodized
> metal. Never painted.
>
> Paul Tegler ptegler@cablespeed.com
> www.teglerizer.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Laura Gharazeddine" <Laura.G@141.com>
> To: "Spitfires mailing list" <spitfires@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2000 4:30 PM
> Subject: Re: Chrome or black trim
>
>
> >
> > > I agree with Richard, chrome looks much nicer
> >
> > I like chrome trim too-and now that I have a shiny new gas
> cap, I'm thinking 'chrome, chrome, CHROME!!!'
> >
> > I don't have the wing mirror anymore though-it was ripped
> off (literally and figuratively) when I moved in here-so
> it's been replaces by something more difficult to rip off-a
> bullet mirror. But, it's sprayed to match the body-very
> sleek!
> >
> > Also the paint
> > > can't chip off the chrome stuff, something that I
> noticed had happened
> > > with the black trim that I replaced.
> >
> > I hear that! I have become so handy at touching up the
> wiper arms that friends and neighbours are always asking me
> to do theirs! (I don't-it's too tedious.)
> >
> > Though, to do 'touch ups' on the trim on the rear deck,
> the oxidized sort of trim-go to your local gun shop and get
> the gun black, I think it's called. Touches those scratches
> right up!
> >
> > And there's your Spitfire Tip for the day! ;-P
> >
> > Laura G. and Nigel
>
>
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