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Letter 8059
Polishing anodized aluminum
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Can anyone please help me. I purchased an old truck with lots of
anodized aluminum trim that is oxidized & very dull. Is there any
way to polish it? I called some shops, but they want alot of money to
re-anodize it. Even if I can get it cleaned up somewhat I would
appreciate it.
Thank you.
Dennis DeChamplain
- Clarkston, MI, USA
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Anodized aluminum is actually a thin layer of oxidized aluminum
that is sealed and is usually colored. To clean up the aluminum, have
the local job shops just strip the old anodizing (sodium hydroxide
then a desmut) or just use some sand-paper #400 grit then #600-800
then #1200-1800 grit and clear it.
Josh Sonju
- Kalispell, MT, USA
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Dennis,
Faded and dull anodized metal can be easily refinished with
Everbrite Protective Coating. It is an easy to apply, clear coating
that can be sprayed or simply wiped on once you clean the metal. I
wiped it on the anodized window extrusions on my home 5 years ago and
they still look new.
Hope this helps
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Ref;polishing trim...
There is not a simple way of doing what I think you desire unless
you are familiar with high speed polishing. Sand paper will not cut
it unless you want the curviture to change, refilming it is not going
to give you a polished mirrowed finish.
Jonathan Smith
- Eastman, GA, USA
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