Anodized Aluminum Trim

[Maxrat]

I'm having the anodized aluminum trim (running on top of quarters, doors, and front fenders) stripped of the anodizing, fixing scratches and polishing. Is there a good product (somebody can testify to) that can keep the polished aluminum from oxidizing? Also, does anyone make and entire kit to reinstall this trim?

 

[ODZKing]

Yes there is a product I found but the name escapes me right now. Smells like kerosene and has little cotton-ball like pads in it. Works great for cleaning and then I simply use car polish/wax over top. I will go out to the garage and look in a while and post.

 

[mmissile]

brite-dip/re-anodize.

 

[66383]

Yes there is a product I found but the name escapes me right now. Smells like kerosene and has little cotton-ball like pads in it. Works great for cleaning and then I simply use car polish/wax over top. I will go out to the garage and look in a while and post.

NevrDul in a can at
auto parts stores.

 

[someoneanywhere]

We used an aircraft spec. version of this in warbird restorations.
I do not remember the chemical company name and in our use we bought in 55 gal. drums. On polished alum. skins the aircraft would usually remain spotless for 2 years (assuming the owner was vigilant in keeping airshow attendees from pawing and hand printing their eyes apple).
https://www.eastwood.com/sharkhide-aluminum-protectant-quart.html

 

[CudaChick1968]

Check this stuff out. Marketed as "the world's strongest clear coat," I've been using it exclusively on the aluminum parts I polish for the last couple of years and it's pretty amazing. A little bit goes a long way; all you need is an HVLP gun with a .08 mm spray tip. You will never need to touch it up or redo it like the Nev-R-Dull, Zoop Seal, etc., kind of products. Just make sure all your buffing compounds, lint, fingerprints and smudges are wiped clean first -- once it's on there, it's ON THERE.
https://www.cerakote.com/finishes/MC-160Q/high-gloss-ceramic-clear/

 

[ODZKing]

NevrDul in a can at
auto parts stores.

Yep, that's it ... $6 at Walmart

 

[someoneanywhere]

Check this stuff out. Marketed as "the world's strongest clear coat," I've been using it exclusively on the aluminum parts I polish for the last couple of years and it's pretty amazing. A little bit goes a long way; all you need is an HVLP gun with a .08 mm spray tip. Once it's on there you will not need to touch it up or redo it like the Nev-R-Dull, Zoop Seal, etc., kind of products.
https://www.cerakote.com/finishes/MC-160Q/high-gloss-ceramic-clear/

Now that is THE cat's pajamas!!! Thank you!

 

[Folk-c]

Try Surf City Garage Absolute Aluminum... Had good results as it cleans, polishes and protects..