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Re: polishing aluminum?
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Originally Posted by ryans69chevy
The best way to tell if an aluminum part needs to be de-anodized so it can be polished is to buy some Mother's mag and aluminum polishing compound and put a little on the part. If the cloth your using turns black, the part or spot is able to be polished. If the cloth doesn't turn a color, the part will need to be de-anodized so it can be polished.
Hope that makes sense. Be aware that once you do de-anodize the part, it will need to be clear coated or take regular maintenance to keep the shine.
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I see what you mean about the anodized metal. Maybe my wife will by me a new outer grille so I won't have to go through all that work...
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