Aluminum finishing/anodizing
 

I only have a couple of aluminum pieces that go on the door frame of my ElCamino that need attention. I'm looking for suggestions on where to send them for polishing and anodizing.

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Somebody on the site here was starting up a new polishing business.? can't find the link

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Kwhizz had some parts done...I think the guy goes to Vettefest...Try contacting Ken...

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Try calling this guy from the Nova site...he has done some trim for me and many others...and he is in NJ.

http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums...ad.php?t=95096

wilma

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Concur w/ what Bruce said. He has a fellow in Chicago area that is very good. We talke about his bright work on his beautiful big Chevy at SCR this year. Call Kwhizz!

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The Place that did the anodizing for me "Only" does Anodizing.......No polishing or buffing prior to Anodize

Ken

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Ken, can you pls send me the info on the anodize guy??

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Here you go............

Here's the link....... http://www.finishing.com/anodizing/index.html

Automatic Anodizing in Chicago.....ask for Howard...I dropped it off and picked it up two days later


Ken

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Here's some pic's from before and after from the Biscayne Resto..............

quote] After trying to clean the Grill after dis-assembly, as you can see in the first picture......the cleaner I used ate thru the Annodizing and it still didn't get all of the dis-coloration off the grill.....
I sent the upper and lower Grill sections out and had them......Stripped......Bright Dipped......and Re-Annodized......just got them back and re-applied the flat Black paint per factory......they turned out pretty good.....check out the pic's

Before

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03768.jpg


After

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC04192.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC04189.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC04193.jpg

Ken

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Ken, did you do any additional prep work to the grille beyond what's shown in the pictures?

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Just repainted the Black...........The Grille was in Perfect shape prior to my Fiasco in cleaning it.....

Ken

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Ken, thank you for the info - looks like they did a fantastic job. Can u tell me what the grill cost to have anodized?

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As I remember it was about $150 for Stripping, Bright Dip, and re-anodize.........

Ken

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whoaaaaaaaaaaaaaa https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

thanks alot - ill send them a few pieces to see how they do? Hopefully as nice as yours came out!

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I just got my latest batch of aluminum back from the anodizer Friday. I will post some pics after detail painting.
If you would like some information, PM me here or e-mail [email protected]

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If anyone is still interested in Aluminum anodizing. This is who did all the aluminum on my 66 SS. His work is phenominal.
Ebert's Classic Chevrolet Parts, Inc.
10141 S. Young Street
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 325-3200

Gary

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Bill, I used Anobrite for re-anodizing) on a recommendation from Haislip and I was very happy with the results. Price was reasonable too.

www.anobrite.com

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Hey Guys,New to this site.I own a 65 Nova SS and just restored Bill's 69 El Camino trim.Came out real nice.Been restoring Aluminum and Stainless for 20 yrs.I also work hand in hand with a top notch chrome plater.Did some stainless for Tom Williams so i guess i'm doing something right!

George
GTL Metal Polishing
www.glmetalpolishing.com

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George,

Do you offer re-anodizing services for aluminum trim or do you just remove the original anodizing and then polish the piece?

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George polished the aluminum moldings that go around the top of the doors. A couple of them were scratched pretty bad. He did a real nice job. All the scratches are gone, and they shine like new. I removed the anodizing, but he will do it if you need it done. He does not re-anodize, but when I saw the moldings polished, I couldn't think of a good reason to anodize them anyway. They look perfect. A quick hand polish a couple time each season, should be all they need. What George doesn't know (until he reads this), is that I screwed up one of the moldings putting it on the door. I have another one that will fit better, but it's got to be polished like the others.

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Heres a few pics of a completed '68 dodge dart gt finish panel.
http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/q...n/DSC03922.jpg

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http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/q...n/DSC03923.jpg

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http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/q...n/DSC03930.jpg

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Damn that looks nice! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

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'70 dodge super bee finish panel.....
http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/q...n/DSC04050.jpg
http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/q...n/DSC04039.jpg
http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/q...n/DSC03934.jpg

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Some of the best work I've seen. Who did it?

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Sure does look good... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Some of the best work I've seen. Who did it?

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CMF did it.

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Looks like my next shop to use, CMF. Very good work

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Thanks for the kind words and compliments- especially since these are not GM parts.
I had intentions of posting these pics sooner, but life is hectic here from Thanksgiving until around the first of the year. Actually looking forward to Monday morning and getting back into the groove.
Here are 2 more pics.......
'67 Plymouth GTX fuel cap bezel (medium textured argent finish)http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/q...n/DSC04052.jpg

'66 Plymouth Belvedere/Satellite headlamp bezelhttp://i443.photobucket.com/albums/q...n/DSC04065.jpg

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Do you have link to your business yet?

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Mark, recently did all of the stainless trim for my LS6. It is the best that I have ever seen. Not only does he do quality work but his customer service is outstanding. Besides that he is a true car guy that gets it, (forgive him for his Mopar roots).

Don

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here's a few pics of my work.Hope you like it.Sorry i don't anodize.I just turn junk into nice.I've been doing aluminum and stainless restoration for 20 yrs.Belive me i'm not shooting my mouth off or anything like that.I feel i still have alot to learn and i'm always striving for perfection.
http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/i...y/DSC00381.jpg
All tigged up.
http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/i...y/DSC00397.jpg
2 1/2 hrs of hand sanding to the contour back.
http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/i...y/DSC00408.jpg
the final finish.3hr job happy customer.
http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/i...y/DSC00411.jpg
My latest job.66 Fairlane grille.
http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/i...y/DSC00486.jpg
grille valence mldgs polished and painted.
http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/i...y/DSC00491.jpg
grille masked up for paint
http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/i...y/DSC00494.jpg
http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/i...y/DSC00498.jpg
finished grille on display with some other stuff at the Allentown Pa show last weekend.The first time i displayed my work to the public and alot of positive feedback.
www.glmetalpolishing.com

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http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/i...y/DSC00509.jpg

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George (65NovaGuy) did some Aluminum Trim work for me 20 years ago for my 66 Nova and took some trashed fender spears and made them like new.........He's only gotten Better........Welcome to the Site George......... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif