Refreshing an aluminum real license plate/light bezel for C2

[Gary B.]

[Edward J.]

[Gary B.]

[Gary J.]

Re: Refreshing an aluminum real license plate/light bezel for C2

Let us know how it turns out. I have a couple I need to get done.

[John D.]

Re: Refreshing an aluminum real license plate/light bezel for C2

Gary, The license plate bezel on my 63 is not that great. So years ago I bought a NOS one. (not for sale).
It's typical NOS service replacement. Wrinkles etc. John

[John P.]

Re: Refreshing an aluminum real license plate/light bezel for C2

Hello Gary, My license plate light bezel was badly oxidized. I used "Flitz" metal polish on it and it came out like new. I put a coat of wax on it after polishing and 8 years later, it still looks new. John

[Gary B.]

[Robert P.]

Re: Refreshing an aluminum real license plate/light bezel for C2

Gary , i used the finest steel wool out there and mine came out nice . I had purchased a repro to replace mine because of all the overspray but the fit was just plain awful . very thankful i didn't throw my original one out
Bob

[Gary B.]

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[Richard M.]

Re: Refreshing an aluminum real license plate/light bezel for C2

Excellent Restoration!

Not even a "dot" on the sheet if I were to judge it.

Gary, You're doing what our charter goes by. Well done!

Rich

[Bob W.]

Re: Refreshing an aluminum real license plate/light bezel for C2

Gary, Good job looks almost brand new.

[Gary B.]

[James G.]

Re: Refreshing an aluminum real license plate/light bezel for C2

Easy off oven cleaner (the HD stuff) will remove the clear anodizing - which will make achieving an even finish much easier.

[Gary B.]

[James G.]

Re: Refreshing an aluminum real license plate/light bezel for C2

I've used citric acid to remove remnants of zinc.
HD Oven Cleaner which consists of Sodium Hydroxide/lye/caustic soda is not acidic, it's an extremely strong base. Perhaps acid would remove anodizing however I think anodizing is done using a electricity and an acid bath.