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Originally Posted by MDFarms
Whats the best way to restore the Outer Grille Housing? Mine is clean and straight with no dents but needs either a good polishing or can it be chrome plated?
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You first must remove the clear anodize that's on top of the aluminum. For this I use Oven Cleaner ( original,heavy duty, stinky kind; the fume free is not as good), a green Scotch Brite pad & lots of elbow grease. Tried other things & always go back using oven cleaner. Let it sit for at least 20 minutes before you start scrubbing. After annodize all removed (may take a few sessions), you can sand with finer sandpaper for smoother, more consistent aluminum finish.
Tape up & paint your black areas.
Then polish with Mothers aluminum polish & finish with a good wax to protect it.
This will last about a year with weekend driving then may need to repolish & wax periodically.