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    3/27/2020 9:15 AM  #1

    Nos681
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    Stainless trim

    Besides polishing and brushing?

     

    3/27/2020 9:19 AM  #2

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    Re: Stainless trim

    Nos681 wrote:

    Besides polishing and brushing?

    True.

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
     

    3/27/2020 10:13 AM  #3

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    Re: Stainless trim

    Had a friend many years ago whose nickname was Stainless, I’m sure he did both, Front teeth were silver.

    Good work ain't cheap, Cheap work ain't good!   Simple Man
     

    3/27/2020 10:34 AM  #4

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    Re: Stainless trim

    What are you guys using for stainless polish?

     

    3/27/2020 10:38 AM  #5

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    Re: Stainless trim

    Flitz for use by hand, Eastwood’s stainless white rouge stick for power buffing.

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    3/27/2020 10:47 AM  #6

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    Re: Stainless trim

    Any other suggestions other than polishing?

    Can it be tinted?

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    3/27/2020 10:52 AM  #7

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    Re: Stainless trim

    Thanks!

     

    3/27/2020 12:01 PM  #8

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    Re: Stainless trim

    Nos681 wrote:

    Any other suggestions other than polishing?

    Can it be tinted?

    Chrome plating seems to be popular.
    Yes it can be tinted black, don't know of any other colours.

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    3/27/2020 5:16 PM  #9

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    Re: Stainless trim

    Nos681 wrote:

    Any other suggestions other than polishing?

    Can it be tinted?

    Oooh... that was your question.

    On the stainless around the glass I sanded it with red 3M scotch brite pads, using WD40 for lubricant. I did the same for the aluminium grille surround moldings.

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
     

    3/27/2020 5:25 PM  #10

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    Re: Stainless trim

    Bearing Bob wrote:

    Nos681 wrote:

    Any other suggestions other than polishing?

    Can it be tinted?

    Oooh... that was your question.

    On the stainless around the glass I sanded it with red 3M scotch brite pads, using WD40 for lubricant. I did the same for the aluminium grille surround moldings.

    I’m not doing it ALL by hand🤣

    How do ya tint it black Rudi?

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    3/27/2020 6:39 PM  #11

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    Re: Stainless trim

    Nos681 wrote:

    I’m not doing it ALL by hand🤣

    You're stuck at home for crying out loud! It didn't too long anyhow. It'll take less time than than brake swap took. Or, is taking

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
     

    3/27/2020 6:55 PM  #12

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    Re: Stainless trim

    Maybe this stuff, never used it. Needs a clear over it as well.
    https://www.epi.com/black-oxide/stainless-steel/room/insta-blak-ss-370/

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    3/27/2020 7:33 PM  #13

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    Re: Stainless trim

    Nos681 wrote:

    Bearing Bob wrote:

    Nos681 wrote:

    Any other suggestions other than polishing?

    Can it be tinted?

    Oooh... that was your question.

    On the stainless around the glass I sanded it with red 3M scotch brite pads, using WD40 for lubricant. I did the same for the aluminium grille surround moldings.

    I’m not doing it ALL by hand🤣

    How do ya tint it black Rudi?

    Caswell has a kit for that, I saw it on their web site called "plug and plate black chrome kit"

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    3/28/2020 10:13 AM  #14

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    Re: Stainless trim

    Bearing Bob wrote:

    Nos681 wrote:

    I’m not doing it ALL by hand🤣

    You're stuck at home for crying out loud! It didn't too long anyhow. It'll take less time than than brake swap took. Or, is taking

     
    Thanks Rudi.
    I will have to look into Caswell plating further...
    after I’m done with brakes 😁

    Rudi did you use the zinc plating on brake brackets?

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    3/28/2020 11:13 AM  #15

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    Re: Stainless trim

    No plating on the brackets,  it’s only bead blasted and rattle caned black satin “Tremclad” it’s a Canadian type of Rustolium

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