Hello,

I am in the process of sprucing up a classic automobile, and need some
advice about the anodized aluminum trim. The vehicle is 27 years old
and has lived by the sea (in Southern CA) for its entire life. As a
result, the anodized aluminum trim has developed a cloudy haze. Can
anybody offer any suggestions on cleaning/polishing this type of
aluminum back to its original clarity? Is the only real solution to
use a mild abrasive (Autosol or similar) metal polish to remove the
anodized layer, and then keep it laquered regularly so that corrosion
won't set in? What about products like Nevr-Dull? Any advice or
direction is appreciated. Thanks.

Matt

We use fine scotchbrite abrasive material here, but it is usually on new,
industrial anodizing... But it is also black and comes out just fine.

Try to get a piece and see how it works.

It is sometimes called abrasive nylon.

Regards,
Joe Agro, Jr.
(800) 871-5022
http://www.autodrill.com
http://www.multi-spindle-heads.com

V8013


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Hello,

I am in the process of sprucing up a classic automobile, and need some
advice about the anodized aluminum trim. The vehicle is 27 years old
and has lived by the sea (in Southern CA) for its entire life. As a
result, the anodized aluminum trim has developed a cloudy haze. Can
anybody offer any suggestions on cleaning/polishing this type of
aluminum back to its original clarity? Is the only real solution to
use a mild abrasive (Autosol or similar) metal polish to remove the
anodized layer, and then keep it laquered regularly so that corrosion
won't set in? What about products like Nevr-Dull? Any advice or
direction is appreciated. Thanks.

Matt

There should be no reason why you cannot have the trim re-anodized. You
might contact www.techplate.com for a professional opinion. A professional
auto restoration shop might be able to give a recommendation.

Randy

wrote in message
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Hello,

I am in the process of sprucing up a classic automobile, and need some
advice about the anodized aluminum trim. The vehicle is 27 years old
and has lived by the sea (in Southern CA) for its entire life. As a
result, the anodized aluminum trim has developed a cloudy haze. Can
anybody offer any suggestions on cleaning/polishing this type of
aluminum back to its original clarity? Is the only real solution to
use a mild abrasive (Autosol or similar) metal polish to remove the
anodized layer, and then keep it laquered regularly so that corrosion
won't set in? What about products like Nevr-Dull? Any advice or
direction is appreciated. Thanks.

Matt