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Got a quick question. Is there a way to bring that original shine back to the aluminum grill on a 70 F-100?? It's straight with no scratches or any other deformities, just real tarnished. Old water spots, aging, etc. The truck is about finished. All she needs is her paint job(original Royal Maroon w/ Wimbledon White top) Just need to bring the grill up to par. Any help would be appreciated on how to bring that shine back. Thanks. Joseph
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Got a quick question. Is there a way to bring that original shine back to the aluminum grill on a 70 F-100?? It's straight with no scratches or any other deformities, just real tarnished. Old water spots, aging, etc. The truck is about finished. All she needs is her paint job(original Royal Maroon w/ Wimbledon White top) Just need to bring the grill up to par. Any help would be appreciated on how to bring that shine back. Thanks. Joseph
70 F-100 Stepside
302 V-8, 3spd std.
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There are aluminum polishes that you can try. They will luster it up, but this will not "restore" the grille. They were originally prepared using an anodizing process.
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70 first you need to remove the anodized finish, polish it out and have the process reapplied or work on it regulary. I believe fine steel wool and a vinegar base will work to remove it. You can call Tom at Carolina Classics 919-682-4211, for the ingredents. I believe they may do that job for you also.
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If you want to restore your grill back to original I would reccomend the following procedure:
1. Have the anodization stripped off the grill. This is done with a caustic acid at any anodization shop.
2. Polish out any scratches or pits. This is hard work as the stripping proccess will enhance any defects on the grill.
3. Have the grill Bright Dipped also known as Chem Polish. This is a chemical bath that will bring back the shine on the grill. This can also be done at most anodizing shops.
4. Immediately after bright dip the grill needs to be anodized with a Type II Class I anodization. If the grill sits around to long after bright dip it will oxidize and become dull. The anodization thickness should be around .0002 to .0003 of a mil.
1. Have the anodization stripped off the grill. This is done with a caustic acid at any anodization shop.
2. Polish out any scratches or pits. This is hard work as the stripping proccess will enhance any defects on the grill.
3. Have the grill Bright Dipped also known as Chem Polish. This is a chemical bath that will bring back the shine on the grill. This can also be done at most anodizing shops.
4. Immediately after bright dip the grill needs to be anodized with a Type II Class I anodization. If the grill sits around to long after bright dip it will oxidize and become dull. The anodization thickness should be around .0002 to .0003 of a mil.
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