I can't seem to make up my mind as to which direction I should go.
I don't really care too much for the anodized look that GM used. I prefer the brighter look of polished aluminum.
Problem is, it don't last long enough!
I have most of my side trim in OEM, New Old Stock. One of the pieces ( the long one for the quarter panel ) is bent in a few spots. Was like that when I got it.
So, I'm wondering if it may flatten (straighten out ) if I apply heat from a heavy polishing ? Like secure it to a bench, and polish heavy, with compound. Don't really want to send it out. I prefer to do most things on my cars.
I have a couple of pieces that are old, beat up, and will require stripping / polishing.
So, I'm thinking of stripping / polishing all of my side trim to match. Kind of bothers me to strip off the anodizing on all the OEM pieces though.
Any of you guy's been in a delima such as this ? If so, which direction did you go, and are you happy with the results?
I bought a product called "Shine Seal", and plan on using it to put a final protective coating on when finished.
Any thought's / enlightening comments ?
I don't really care too much for the anodized look that GM used. I prefer the brighter look of polished aluminum.
Problem is, it don't last long enough!
I have most of my side trim in OEM, New Old Stock. One of the pieces ( the long one for the quarter panel ) is bent in a few spots. Was like that when I got it.
So, I'm wondering if it may flatten (straighten out ) if I apply heat from a heavy polishing ? Like secure it to a bench, and polish heavy, with compound. Don't really want to send it out. I prefer to do most things on my cars.
I have a couple of pieces that are old, beat up, and will require stripping / polishing.
So, I'm thinking of stripping / polishing all of my side trim to match. Kind of bothers me to strip off the anodizing on all the OEM pieces though.
Any of you guy's been in a delima such as this ? If so, which direction did you go, and are you happy with the results?
I bought a product called "Shine Seal", and plan on using it to put a final protective coating on when finished.
Any thought's / enlightening comments ?