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Old Jun 5, 2004 | 10:07 AM
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Question polished grill

Ok i striped the flash chrome off my 1972 f250 grill then hand polished it to a mirror shine ,,, can i spray clear coat on this, ?????? I sure dont want to have to keep polishing this thing......i am tired...thanks for any help Bruce
 
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Old Jun 5, 2004 | 11:38 PM
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Yep, in fact I suggest that. Just make sure the surface is free of whatever you used to polish it.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 08:56 PM
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pictures, pictures please :-)
 
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Old Jun 8, 2004 | 02:34 PM
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I would like to know how you got it off and was it ez the method you used
 
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Old Jun 8, 2004 | 06:28 PM
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I would like to know how you got it off and was it ez the method you used
Not a real easy method but this is how i did it...i started with a 4 1/2 in. side grinder ...i found grinding wheels[ kinda fibric looking stuff ] at lowes that had 3 different wheels all different grades ..I took the finest and started grinding...you have to be real careful or it will make gouges ....after all the flash chrome is off ... i started out with 220 sand paper to get the swirl marks out....it will still be rough looking but it gets better.... then i go to 600 wet or dry and use water ...after that i go to 1500 then 2000....it is still dull but you should have all the sanding marks out ....then start polishing ...i used mothers .... there might be a easier way to do it but this worked for me..... lots of elbo grease.... i hope this helps....will post pictures soon ..not finished yet but almost.........when the shine starts comeing through its all worth it................

Thanks for the replys Bruce
 
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 09:30 PM
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ever thought of using a clear powdercoat? lots more durable than clear paint.
email me at warlockpain@hotmail.com if you decide to go the powdercoat route. i can help!
 
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 09:31 PM
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hmmm .... no email address allowed?how about call me at 731-730-0074 and ask for david
 
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 09:47 PM
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Hey, Dave. Give ole FTE a thank you for removing your email. I posted mine once here a year or so ago and wow, and the spam started to flow until finally I was forced to abandon that email address. Anyhow, I'd think twice about posting your phone too. Just my opinion. Good luck.
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 09:53 PM
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i agree,but how are we suppose to communicate other than posting in the forums?
i know what u mean about the spam.it can get ridiculous! but sometimes it's better to correspond via email or phone. should i pm from now on?
 
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 10:18 PM
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you can email an FTE person using the pull down menu by clicking on their username.

pull up their profile and you may find other ways to reach them.

It's just that when info is posted in a forum it's fair game for the bad guys.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 10:43 PM
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ok gotcha! thanks for the heads up! now back to the polished grille...............(don't want to hijack the thread!)
 
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 10:46 PM
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Hernando,

are you gonna post some pics of the grill.

The truck looks great. Did you do the paint work?
 
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