RE: Stripping trim

[Paul Lennemann <pjlenn@xxxxxxxxx>]

I spent the fall polishing the trim for my 63.  The engine turned trim 
on the 63 was thin, probably @ 26 gauge stainless.  Mine was in pretty 
good shape.  To clean it I used a cleaner de-greaser which is probably 
similar to 409.  After it dried it left a film, which I removed with a 
shop cloth and elbow grease.  On areas with stubborn grit I used a green 
3M scouring pad.  It cleaned up nicely using these steps.

Paul L.
'63 Sport Fury
440/727
http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/ml-lennemann63.html

Michael Phelps wrote:
> 
> Jeff, I stripped the anodizing from the side trim and the tail panel 
> pieces on my 65 Bel. I used the Easy Off oven cleaner in the yellow can 
> only. It has to be the yellow can. The trick is you have to get the trim 
> hot then spray on the cleaner. Just lay the trim out in the sun and let 
> it get hot. Soak with cleaner and watch it bubble. Let soak for 15 
> minutes but don't let it dry, add more cleaner if you need to. Then wash 
> with water. It will be cloudy looking so don't freak out. Then use 
> medium buff wheel and medium polishing compound. Then go back over with 
> fine wheel and fine polishing compound. Mine came out like a mirror. As 
> long as the car is not out in the weather for extended periods this 
> lasts for several years. When needed just buff out again. 
> Hope this helps. If you need any details let me know. 
> Mike P. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Jan 20, 2010, at 9:06 AM, Jeff Adams <ledman_70@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> 
> Anybody ever use chemicals to strip anodizing from trim? I heard you can 
> 
> use lye, but that's hard to get. Easy off oven cleaner used to contain 
> kye, but no more. Anybody have any other ways of doing it besides 
> sanding? Thanks
> 
> Jeff Adams
> 64 Polara
> 
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