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Thread: polished aluminum????

  1. #1
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    polished aluminum????

    I'm finally doin it. Im doing a complete redo of my tecate. I've taken every piece of aluminum and brushed all of the paint off until it shines. I really don't want to paint it because i love the polished look. Is there anything that i can do to keep it shining and stop it from tarnishing.????

    a little help?????????????????????
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    Have it clear anodized. It's the only solution to a good long term finish.
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  3. #3
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    how is that done??? don't you have to have a shop do that for you? or is it something i can do in my shop at home?
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    It has to be done in a shop. Check the yellow pages, or inquire at a chroming shop.
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  5. #5
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    i can polish it for you

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    Quickonstep is offline At The Back Of The Pack Arm chair racerAt the back of the pack
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    polished parts have TONS of upkeep.. the clear anodizing is good, but you better be happy with the finish before you get it done.. once its done, its virtually impossible to get anything done to it.. polishing wise.. good luck on it.. post pictures when your done

    Jesse

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    It's been a year since we polished the 350x parts. Theres no dulling yet. I'm thinking a highly polished finished stays that was better than partily polished ?
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    is that a lowering kit for the shock? also valley polisher how much is it to have my shcok done like his? but the spring too?
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  9. #9
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    the spring is metal so u have to have that chromed, valleypolisher has 14+ in the bizz but i havent seen his work be4, also go to any paint store and u can buy cleaner coat in a can, not the best but works, my front end is polished, so is the rear shock link the rear engine mount/shock mount, been to glamis and the dirt and nothns happend they hold up god if u clean them and whipe them shinny
    adam
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