[Spridgets] Original Cockpit trim condition

[Dean Hedin]

DIY anodizing is also an option.  It's actually easier than electro plating.
It's just accelerated oxidation of the aluminum.

The only problem is that you need to fabricate an oddball container out of PVC pipe or something
to hold the surround (especially troublesome for the rear surround)

Caswell plating sells a kit, but the electrolyte utilized is just diluted battery acid.
Parts get dunked in a sodium hydroxide solution (drano) prior to anodizing.  Search google for DIY anodize

The toughest part is sanding/filing out all the dings and scratches and then polishing, which needs to get done whether you 
decide to anodize or not, so you might as well get started with that.

As I mentioned previously, I found the harbour freight multi tool; with the sanding pad attachment to be ideal
for sanding out the dings/scratched on the surround.  I then buffed with the red rouge to bring it to a bright polish.