On the trims I did not replace I used 1500- 2000 wet/dry silicon carbide sand paper to remove the anodize and then a ten inch buffingwheel going to lesser and lesser grades  of polishing compounds to finish them to a bright lustre.
To prevent further corroding I shot a clear acrylic on them. The rattle can acrylic seemed to dull the high shine and made the trim look like it was original.
In the many times my car was judged at MCA events no points were ever lost because of non original looking trim.

Thanks, guys

I wound up sanding with 180, which removes the finish pretty quick as long as fresh sandpaper and water is used.
Followed with 400, then 1500. I plan to rattle can some clear on it as a finish to keep the aluminum from tarnishing.

Only problem I have now is it looks like the fenders have to come off in order to get the left and right side trim off.  Maybe some 69 owners can let me know an easier way.

I am pretty happy with the straightened aluminum trim.  One advantage to watching Overhaulin’ is you can actually learn a little here and there.  You cannot tell where it was dented.

Small picking hammers are available for smoothing stainless and aluminum bright trim.
There used to be a fellow around my home town that excelled at restoring trim.

Thanks Steve, I too like the satin finish. Only cost is some elbow grease.

Oy, R&Iing those outer C moldings is tough, but doable. There are 3, the top 2 can be accessed from above, the bottom one from thru the wheelhouse.



The top nut is accessed thru this opening.



The middle has been the most difficult for me, and ya get to it below the ledge.




The bottom nut holds the C molding and the center V molding, and is the easiest to get to from below and thru the wheelhouse with the tire removed. You probably know, but the plastic front wheelhouse shield needs to be removed.

These are the top 2 from behind.


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This is how my lower grille moulding turned out. It was dented and dinged.   This is painted with rustoleum CHROME and GLOSS CLEARCOAT.  Not too far different than the old anodized C pieces. I think I will do all four pieces like this and let it go until the car gets a paint job someday.





The streaks are reflection from overhead lights. The fact that they will reflect something is a good thing!