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Is there a way to buff up aluminun trim. I,ve got these pieces along my rocker panel and there seems to be a clear coating of some sort on them.I had all the rest of the stainless done but we found these two to be aluminum Thanks.

 

[DZAUTO]

Your rocker moldings are indeed, aluminum, anodized aluminum. Basically, they don't buff. Abaout all you can do is clean them real good. Less than a year ago I bought new ones from Chev for 70-72. You didn't say what year yours was.

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[rick]

300
The anodizing can be removed and then the aluminum will polish up very nicely. Swap meet vendors that specialize in buffing supplies sell an anodizing remover. Its a liquid, about $12 per pint. Wipe it on the aluminum and let it sit 10-15 minutes and then wash off. It took me 3 applications to remove all anodizing from my aluminum trim.
If you aren't going to a swap meet anytime soon, e-mail me; I have an 800 number at home and you can probably order direct.
rick schaefer

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Rick Schaefer
72 El Camino
ACES # 00140