I just started this for my grill and did a long write up on exactly how to do this. if your interested..heres the link with super duper pics..lol
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post16130208

 

Oops, I dropped a reply onto the other thread that may seem out of context.. thanks for the info. It's much appreciated.

 

One cavete, The trim pieces are aluminum but they are coated with a hard aluminum anodizing. If you go through it the aluminum underneath wont stay shiny as easily. You probably will go through it if you have a lot of pitting etc. Once you go through it in some areas you'll have to go all the way or you will see the difference. You'll just have to polish it more often.

 

Noted. Fortunately I'm one of the weird ones that does not mind polishing even hard duty equipment. "A spotless engine room is a happy engine room" same goes for work trucks.

 

no worries, glad it could help. As other poster states, unless your clear it or something of that nature. You will need to touch it up once a year or so..

 

You work offshore?

 

I do. I've been fishing in Alaska since the early '90s. I'm pretty **** retentive about keeping equipment in the best order I can manage. Makes for fewer breakdowns, easier assessments when something does break, and smoother Coast Guard inspections.

 

Your terminology gave you away :P

I'm Chief on an oceangoing tug. and yes, USCG and ABS inspections are MUCH easier when everything is clean.

My engine room:





Ok, didn't mean to derail the thread, just always happy to greet an offshore brother.

 

Aye, she's a beaut. Well met. I have one or two more years left at most in the Bering, already an old man in a young mans game. Then it's most likely tugs for me too.

Axidjw, I got a small test piece by your technique, and it is impressive. Score!

 

Reminds me of my days on a minesweeper.