Dull Aluminum Bumpers AKA "Over-riders" I think
Since most manufacturers get their parts from the same place, this may not be a specific question related to the B & B Forum.
My front and rear bumpers AKA over-riders as I think they are called are made of polished aluminum and they have some dull spots. Tried polishing them with little improvement.
Anyone else have the same issue? I think the dull spots have something to do with the casting. Anyone have them chrome plated...can you plate aluminum???
Thanks
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| Michael P. Wole |
07-26-2007 12:03 PM |
If you want them really shiney...use some really fine grit paper and finish of with jewlers rouge and a lot of elbow power
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| tcrist |
07-26-2007 12:38 PM |
Yes you can chrome plate aluminum. If you want or you can take it to a good plating shop and they can polish it for you and then you can have it clear coated if you feel the need.
Terry
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| RedBarchetta |
07-26-2007 12:41 PM |
what Terry said...
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| wtm442 |
07-26-2007 03:41 PM |
The overriders that came on my SPF are chrome plated steel. The chrome plating is in excellent shape, after 5 years in NE by the ocean. But the insides were showing some rust. Chrome never get to the inside of curved pieces. I glass beaded the inside, and then painted with "Almost chrome" paint I got from Eastwood. They now look fantastic.
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| Paul F |
07-26-2007 10:39 PM |
Those bumpers are nice castings. Keeping bare aluminum looking good is a pain. Chrome 'em and do the gas cap while your at it.
I've never tried clear coat, but it has to be better than bare aluminum.
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| Paul F |
07-26-2007 10:39 PM |
Those bumpers are nice castings. Keeping bare aluminum looking good is a pain. Chrome 'em and do the gas cap while your at it.
I've never tried clear coat, but it has to be better than bare aluminum.
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