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Aluminum trim and moulding restoration

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by dannronn, Feb 12, 2011.

  1. dannronn
    Joined: Oct 15, 2009
    Posts: 15

    dannronn
    Member
    from Tacoma Wa.

    Sharkhide, anyone ever use it ?
     
  2. Retro Jim
    Joined: May 27, 2007
    Posts: 3,854

    Retro Jim
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    To do what , restore trim ? How do you restore trim with shark hide ?
    I use a buffing wheel after all the nicks and dents have been fixed . There are some good books and videos out that tells you how to fix and polish your trim . You can also try You Tube .

    Retro Jim
     
  3. Mozes
    Joined: Nov 16, 2006
    Posts: 155

    Mozes
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    Maybe Im missing something, whats sharkhide for? Besides for the shark of course...
     
  4. dannronn
    Joined: Oct 15, 2009
    Posts: 15

    dannronn
    Member
    from Tacoma Wa.


  5. Stu D Baker
    Joined: Mar 4, 2005
    Posts: 2,762

    Stu D Baker
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    from Illinois

    Wow. Someone has their shorts in a tizzy. You post a cryptic five word question and then pop up with an eight word smart ass answer. Welcome to the HAMB. I gotta go get some popcorn. Stu
     
  6. Looks like its used to protect the aluminum from the elements .Maybe good after you go through the process that Retro Jim talks about.
     
  7. Dale Fairfax
    Joined: Jan 10, 2006
    Posts: 2,585

    Dale Fairfax
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    Usually, aluminum trim is bright anodized ('57 model & later). There's not much you can do to it without destroying the anodic coating. Once you cut thru it the aluminum is naked and subject to oxidation. It's NOT like stainless where you can hammer it back into shape and re polish it.
     

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