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Stainless trim polishing

Posted: 5/14/08 6:11pm Message 1 of 5
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I would like to polish my windshield trim under and between my t-tops, anyone have any luck bringing this to a mirror finish?


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Stainless trim polishing

Posted: 5/15/08 4:40am Message 2 of 5
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Cramerton, NC - USA
Joined: 8/22/2006
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Vette(s): black 1982 coupe slate gray interior, 350 crossfire, 1985 fuel pump, Steeroids R&P conversion
Ive polished mine with good results, however, not to an absolute "mirror" finish.  I did it by hand using "seimchrome" polish which is available in most motorcycle shops.  It's excellent on most any metal or plastic but not really cheap.  There are a multitude of polishes out there including one called "wenol" that is good also but semichrome is readily available here.


Stainless trim polishing

Posted: 5/15/08 12:12pm Message 3 of 5
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Mounds View, MN - USA
Joined: 5/24/2007
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Vette(s): 70 LT1 coupe, 69 350 HP coupe, 69 390HP 427 coupe, 71 LS5 convert, 85 coupe, 93 coupe
You can make it like new with a buffing wheel and rouge.  It goes fastest if you start coarser and go finer.

Larry




Stainless trim polishing

Posted: 5/15/08 4:00pm Message 4 of 5
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Klamath Falls, OR - USA
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Vette(s): 74 coupe 4 speed 350, 54K actual miles, all original; paint, interior, engine, split bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.
I did my stock door sills like Larry said and buffed them with rouge.  I got a starter kit from Home Depot.  The same should work for your application. Then I used my bench top grinder.  It was a lot of work, but got a good shine.  They also make a rouge just for stainless steel.
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74 coupe 4 speed 350, 54K actual miles,
all original; paint, interior, engine,
split  bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.

Stainless trim polishing

Posted: 5/15/08 4:03pm Message 5 of 5
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Greensburg, IN - USA
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Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Silver / Charcoal Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe / 1989 Artic White Coupe / 2001 Speedway White Roadster / Present:1976 Stingray Black / Black, Auto, 350 slightly modified (355 hp) Luxor Wires Redline Tires. / 1989 Roadster Bright Red...
This is funny.... Todd and I were thinking alike.... I just posted a similar question during the same time period. At least I know now I am not alone...... Between the 2 posts we should get some good ideas! Thanks in advance for those who reply!!!!!
Tuxblacray2008-05-15 16:04:17


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