Grille Question??
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Grille Question??
My 65 F-100 has a black front bumper and grille. The grill is painted black but it is an aluminum one.
Were some aluminum grilles painted black or was that the PO doing?
Wonder if the paint can be removed without harming the aluminum?
Anybody ever do that?
Were some aluminum grilles painted black or was that the PO doing?
Wonder if the paint can be removed without harming the aluminum?
Anybody ever do that?
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high strength stripper & aluminum...
If bright anodize is intact, ok -but test spot first. Stripper can discolor/etch aluminum, if left too long. My preference would be use lacquer thinner, soft brush, small mouth can, out in open, over bare earth- no smokin' - good luck.. john
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I've used this many times so I speak from experience. Been restoring grilles for over eight years. I occasionally come across a painted grille and have to remove paint.
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Agree, as noted, would not use harsh chemical on the grille until the condition of the aluminum grille has been determined; if it can not be salvaged then faced w/ decision whether to paint or use an anodize stripper and recondition?
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Most likely the anodize is shot or will be when trying to remove the paint. Either way, if you really want to tackle the polishing, it's not difficult.
It is time consuming when doing it in your garage, but it can be done.
I personally polish my grilles. Here's a few pictures of one of my 65 grilles I did for a customer.
It is time consuming when doing it in your garage, but it can be done.
I personally polish my grilles. Here's a few pictures of one of my 65 grilles I did for a customer.
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Yes, gangstakr does a great job on reconditioning the grille, keeping in mind there's a significant different process between a polished vs anodized grille; unfortunately, don't find many platters who anodize any more, and not advisable to chrome the grille.