First, you have to get through the anodizing to the aluminum. I agree with
polishing out an aluminum frame. I did this years ago on a Mk I Midget, & it
looked awesome. Once buffed out on a wheel, it was easy to maintain.
Jim
-----Original Message-----
From: Larry [mailto:larry@larryembrey.com]
Sent: Monday, July 23, 2001 7:32 PM
To: Jim Stuart; CraigFaubel@aol.com; mgs@autox.team.net;
mgb-v8@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: mgb windshield frame restoration
Would it be possible (feasible) to polish the alum out? I seem to remember
some roadsters of old, with lots of chrome. If the polishing is done
properly it can give the same appearance as chrome and would really "set the
car off", especially a chrome bumper car, where a gloss black(or body color)
would likely fit better with a rubber bumper car.
Can anyone tell me what product(s) to use to get a high polish finish on the
frame? Would Simichrome do it, seems like that would take forever..
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Stuart" <jimbb88@erols.com>
To: <CraigFaubel@aol.com>; <mgs@autox.team.net>; <mgb-v8@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, July 23, 2001 4:09 PM
Subject: RE: mgb windshield frame restoration
> Craig-
>
> 1st choice is anodizing. You have to be careful powder coating as some of
> the parts are a very tight fit. Some areas will need to be masked off. I
> have seen several painted windshield frames that were very successfully
> done. Frame was media blasted, primed with an aluminum primer & sealer,
then
> painted with the same paint as used on the body. Depending on the color
some
> looked good, some awful. I had a roadster with all the chrome removed, &
> painted the frame semi-gloss black with a rattle can. Needed to be re-done
> about once a year, but only took about 45 min to clean, tape, & spray.
>
> Jim Stuart
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgb-v8@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgb-v8@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of CraigFaubel@aol.com
> Sent: Monday, July 23, 2001 12:46 PM
> To: mgs@autox.team.net; mgb-v8@autox.team.net
> Subject: mgb windshield frame restoration
>
>
> I appreciate all the helpful responses to my endless questions on
> restoration.
> My next question is - what finishes have been successfully used on MGB
> aluminum winscreen frames? I have mine apart and I'd like to polish and
> powdercoat but maybe it should be anodized? I dont think acrylic spray
> would
> last in real usage, would it?
>
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