Hope you will have a car there, if so what are you bringing?

Still on track to make KC Good Guys, bunch to do yet. What am I doing on the pc, I better get out to the shop! Jim

Refinishing all the original anodized aluminum trim.
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Stripping with Eastwood's anodize remover. Basically just sodium hydroxide.
Used a piece of scotchbrite pad to spread on like a brush. Didn't need to scub, just keep it wet. Only took 5 to 10 minutes to disolve the anodizing.
Have all the side and rear trim done and used less than 1/4 of a quart. Benefit to wiping on is the backside of trim does not get stripped and leaves original anodizing for protection. Just keep it wet until all the anodize is gone.

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Anodized stripped. Then will remove dents,sand and polish.
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Straightened/polished and installed on side of car. Recessed area starting 1/2 way back on door trim was bead blasted.
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Like you,I am working hard to have my rag ready for K.C. Lot's of small thing's to finish up.Hope To see you there.:thumbsup: Scott M.

Looking good. I've spent many hours fixing and polishing trim.

What color red is the car painted?

Post #88 Mark. Just tripped over it myself.

Thanks Jeff. :thumbsup:

Mark (or anyone else out there), since I am not anodizing the aluminum trim after polishing, have you found anything that works best to keep the trim cleaned up?

Thanks,
Jim

For aluminum, I'm not sure, I never keep a car long enough to find out, :lol: .

I've never tried zoopsseal or anything like that, so I can't comment on that. I would just run a little mothers on it now and then.

I think it'll keep it's shine for awhile. Just don't drive through and snow/salt, ;) .

Original door panels are in great shape. Used dye to match the graphite leather seats.

Dying the door/kick/rear panels and arm rests may have been the quickest project on the whole car. Clean the panel with lacquer thinner and spray the pre-mixed dye on. Install the next day. Used less than a quart.

Actually it was easier than pie. A couple years ago I was making a pie crust to cover with cinnamon and sugar. After shaking on the cinnamon, I commented to my wife this "off brand" cinnamon was sure a different color. She said it was cyan pepper. Well, trashed that. I better stay in the shop.

They have several products and people were very good to work with. Here's the link:
http://www.parasolinc.com/Products.a...uctID=VARIKOTE

Can match color from a sample or color chip + adjust sheen.

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Another comment, used Steele rubber seals for door, trunk, vent windows, windshield, rear window, etc.
EVERYTHING fit great! Easier than pie again.

Nice pie! I'll take a piece!

As usual - your attention to detail - and your work - is fantastic.

:cheers: