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Pitted Aluminium
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2025 4:06 pm
by MsRose
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?
Re: Pitted Aluminium
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2025 4:26 pm
by King Kenny
In think you will find that these items are made from cast MAZAK. This will not polish and the original items were chrome plated.
Re: Pitted Aluminium
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2025 4:30 pm
by MsRose
So complete replacement?
Re: Pitted Aluminium
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2025 6:01 pm
by King Kenny
Yes. You won't regret it. New chrome looks so good.
Re: Pitted Aluminium
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2025 6:05 pm
by svenedin
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
Re: Pitted Aluminium
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2025 6:12 pm
by MsRose
Thanks Both