Anodized aluminum restoration

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  1. fastfords

    fastfords Member

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    I need my anodized aluminum (rear window trim & tail light bezels) polished and was wondering if there was anybody on the forum that did that kind of stuff.
    I tried to polish two sections only to destroy them and I am running out of spares.

    Thanks, Chuck
     
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    You have to have it de-anodized, and then have it polished by a shop that offers that service.
    I did that with all the aluminum trim on my Maverick...
     
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    Thanks for the reply. By chance do you remember the name of the company that you used?

    Chuck
     
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    No, but they were in the town where I live. I didn't ship my parts anywhere...
     
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    Yep, I did the exact same thing. Just dont use an aluminum pan.
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