[Healeys] Grill restoration VS Repro

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I used fine steel wool for cleaning and polishing.  Worked great

 

From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of David Masucci via Healeys
Sent: Monday, May 08, 2023 7:37 AM
To: Ahealey help <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] Grill restoration VS Repro

 

Hi All,

 

After 12 years and counting on my 64 BJ8 restoration, she goes to paint this summer. 

 

I pulled the grill out of storage to see what it will take to restore to like new. Although the vertical teeth are in pretty good shape in regard to dents and damage, there is much corrosion especially on the sides of the teeth.  After trying several levels of polishing attempts, I”m not sure I”m going to be able to restore to acceptable quality. I thought about fully dismantling it so I can polish each tooth, but this could take another 12 years!!

 

Moss sells a reproduction grill for $500.Does anyone have any comments on the quality of the reproduction part? Does anyone have any advice as to repro vs restoration for the grill? 

 

Thanks in an advance for any help that anyone can provide.

 

Dave

 

64 Healey BJ8

72 Jaguar XJ6

 

 

 

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