Anodized aluminum trim restore

[Trevynd]

I didn’t really do anything with the trim I am using other than clean it up, I know this topic has been talked about a bunch but I did a little experiment after watching some YouTube videos on extra trim I had. 
 

figured this would be a cool post to add any tips and tricks you’ve found 
 

 

[Tnfastbk]

I sent mine out to be chromed. I know its not "correct" but really could care less. 

 

[7173Vert]

Good tip, like to see them kept “original” where possible.

 

[Trevynd]

I sent mine out to be chromed. I know its not "correct" but really could care less. 

Care to share the price on that?

very curious also how bout pics!

 

[Trevynd]

Good tip, like to see them kept “original” where possible.

@Carolina_Mountain_Mustangs
 

has some great tips on this and hoping he will post

 

[machattack]

13 hours ago, Trevynd said:

I didn’t really do anything with the trim I am using other than clean it up, I know this topic has been talked about a bunch but I did a little experiment after watching some YouTube videos on extra trim I had. 
 

figured this would be a cool post to add any tips and tricks you’ve found 
 

 

[Tnfastbk]

Care to share the price on that?

very curious also how bout pics!

Prices vary by region and quality unfortunately. I will get you some pics later as the car is already at the rod run. I am heading up later today.

 

[73MustangCoupe]

Hey Tnfastbk,

Any updates on pics of the trim or the price of chroming it?  Just curious.

 

[Ryunker]

Anybody get this stuff re-anodized?

 

[rio1856]

Anybody get this stuff re-anodized?

Yes I have had the dents removed of all of the aluminum trim  on the outside of my sled and had it  polished and bright dipped. I also had all of the trim of the fold down seat  straightened,  polished and chromed. All of it was done by King of Trim in California. It was not cheap and going into it I knew it would be expensive so what did I do?  I worked hard and saved my money and I paid for the service. If you want it done correctly and have it done like the factory did them originally then your going to have to pay for the skills of the guy who can do it right. Don't expect top quality associated with cheap. I am very happy with their work and my trim is perfect.

 

[Ryunker]

Yes I have had the dents removed of all of the aluminum trim  on the outside of my sled and had it  polished and bright dipped. I also had all of the trim of the fold down seat  straightened,  polished and chromed. All of it was done by King of Trim in California. It was not cheap and going into it I knew it would be expensive so what did I do?  I worked hard and saved my money and I paid for the service. If you want it done correctly and have it done like the factory did them originally then your going to have to pay for the skills of the guy who can do it right. Don't expect top quality associated with cheap. I am very happy with their work and my trim is perfect.

Rough costs?

 

[69 Rustang]

I had the trim on a ‘73 Mustang re-anodized a few years ago.  It was really in bad shape from an appearance standpoint.  It looked better, but certainly did not look new.