Actually learned something from watching the powerblock. The aluminum trim is anodized. It's basically a clearcoat for the trim. That's why it's impossible to get rid of the hazy oxidation. They used oven cleaner to remove the anodizing without damaging the trim. Unfortunately the trim needs to be removed from the car for cleaning.
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Wouldn't that make it oxidize faster? I guess you'd have to re-polish it regularly after removing the anodizing.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
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Originally posted by phayzer5
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yea you can buff it up real shiney, the only thing then is it requires more maintainece to keep it like that, but ill probley chrome all my trimComment
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You could put your own layer of clear on it.
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Would it stick properly tho to smooth, polished metal?Originally posted by Blaze86Vic View Post86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
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They do make metal sealers that could hold the finish for awhile, something like this: http://www.zoopseal.com/zoopseal.asp-Matt
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There are restoration shops out there that can re-anodize your old trim if it is in good condition, and you wanna go that route. According to the one site I checked out that offers these services they claim, polishing w/o anodizing risks ruining the trim, and that it requires much more upkeep. All in all, I think the trim peices on these cars are very durable and look fine with regular washes and waxes. Here's a link of the place I checked out:
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Originally posted by gadget73 View Post
I've done it before. Worked OK..
Could have the stuff power coated clear....
Or just polish it alot. It's not that much upkeep, at least it'd actually become shiny after you polish it!Builder/Owner of Badass Panther Wagons
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