stainless trim resto

[mossy]

What would be the best way to get a shine on the chrome trims(quarter windows, windscreen trim etc). My quarter trims are quite scuffed due to being painted over, I was thinking something like Brasso and a polishing tool or maybe I'll have to go chrome plating?

[aegean]

It depends on how bad they are, but try something like Nevrdull - it is not abrasive like Brasso.

[XRQTR]

If they're scuffed up then you're probably better to have them re-plated.

[RBZ 260]

do not try to plate stainless as it wil turn out crap. stainless can be repaired and polished fairly easy.

 

use wet rub depending how badly the scuffs are.

 

if realy deep and bad (run your finger nail over the scratches if ur nail catches on the groove) start of with 320 or 400 and work your way up with 600, 800, 1200 and eaitehr 1500grit if u got a polishing machine like dremel or the like or finish with 2000grit if hand polishing.

 

you can use autosol cream for initial or autosol liquid for final. or any respectable metal polish.

 

for best results would be the proper metal polishing kit consisting of various grades of buffing pads and pastes. but you will get better than factory results with bit of hard yakka and basic equipment.

 

mine were painted as well some with fairly deep scratches.most people will prob throw it away. used above technique as good as new.

 

stainless and alloy trims can be repaired with bit of patience and lot of time.

[mossy]

Thanks, stripped the paint off today and I'll start sanding this week, I'll post some before and after photos when they are done.

 

On a side note has anyone managed to get the chrome tail light trim looking mint again, mine have been sprayed, can you rechrome plastic?

[aegean]

http://www.plasticchrome.com.au/index2.html

[yellazed]

Mossy:  I need to remove paint from trim strips too, so please be sure to post your progress with pics, etc.  Should be the basis for a sticky tech article.

 

Aegean:  what a great find, thanks.  I'll try them out with my tail light surrounds.

[RBZ 260]

plastic chroming yeah it exsits. if u have issues getting it done near buy let me know and ill forward you the number.very reasonable prices. but you need to send it to adelaide and be without it for 2 weeks.

 

i got the whole rear garnish on the 260z done in chrome, the surround around the air vents etc...

 

for the rear garnish it cost me $250 to get plated including the rear number plate backlight housing.  i think the vents were around $40. not cheap but can be done.

 

though ive changed the route of the project so these things are not required and probably be for sale on ebay in near future.

 

with chromed parts you got to be carefull with sanding otherwise u rub down to copper layer and u have one ugly looking part. only way to fix it is rechroming.

 

 

[aegean]

Sorry Yellazed. Didn't realise you were in Qld. Try this company - bit closer to home.

 

http://www.hyqual.com/Templates/Vacuum%20Metallising.htm

[yellazed]

Thanks, aegean - even better. 

 

Gotta wonder about a web site with spelling errors, tho. 

 

Cheers,

 

WF

[aegean]

As long as they put their money into doing the actual work, I don't mind !

 

Craig