I've read today that I can sand back pitted aluminium and, once happy, spray it with a lacquer. I'm specifically looking at the wind mirror stalks and the bonnet hinges.
Has anyone tried this with success please?
Pitted Aluminium
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King Kenny
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Re: Pitted Aluminium
In think you will find that these items are made from cast MAZAK. This will not polish and the original items were chrome plated.
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King Kenny
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Re: Pitted Aluminium
Yes. You won't regret it. New chrome looks so good.
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svenedin
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Re: Pitted Aluminium
When replacing chromed parts don't buy cheap stuff. Pay for the quality made in England parts or source new old stock or good second-hand genuine parts. The cheap stuff looks nice for 5 minutes and then corrodes. Buy cheap, buy twice with chrome.
Stephen
Stephen
1969 1098cc Convertible “Xavier” which I have owned since 1989.
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