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Re: Aluminum kickplate and other trim

To: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Aluminum kickplate and other trim
From: "Tim North" <timnorth@valu-line.net>
Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2002 01:01:34 -0600
I had pretty good luck using chrome polish and a very rough terry cloth
towel.  They don't look brand new, but pretty close to it.  Rub the chrome
polish until it turns into a black haze, then wipe the haze off with a
separate, clean, soft towel.  If you have any stains you might try removing
them first with solvent before applying the chrome polish.
----- Original Message -----
From: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
To: <Eschcool2@aol.com>; <WBoyd1959@aol.com>;
<datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, March 15, 2002 9:28 PM
Subject: Re: Aluminum kickplate and other trim


> Chroming them will make them look worse as it will show all the defects. I
> painted a set with chrome paint and they didn't look half bad, better than
> before but still not great.
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Eschcool2@aol.com>
> To: <WBoyd1959@aol.com>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2002 10:13 PM
> Subject: Re: Aluminum kickplate and other trim
>
>
> > Hey Bill,
> >       Thanks for asking that question. Ive been having the same problem.
> Even on a buffing wheel I cant get it like the other alluminum on the car.
> I even resorted to sanding each groove, It did make a big difference but
> still not where I want it to be.  Powder coating is an interesting Idea.
I
> wonder what they would charge to chrome them. I even entertained the idea
of
> flipping them over and bending them the other way. Different grove
pattern,
> but nice and new looking. Perhaps if I get an extra set I could practice
on
> them. Someone out there must have the secret answer reserved only for us
> list members.
> >
> > Jeff E.
> > 69 2000
> >
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