Alternative to Bright Dip Anodizing Trim

Alternative to Bright Dip Anodizing Trim

Thanks for the input guys. I'm not worried about achieving a perfect shine. I'm really just wanting to see what options are out there for protecting the polished bare aluminum so I don't have to polish it often. Has anyone tried Sharkhide or similar products?

cosgig said
Yes, it’s been done for a couple decades now in the 67-69 Barracuda ranks. Word in the street is you strip the anodizing with Easy Off oven cleaner. in the yellow can only, then polish and clear coat the entire unit. Maybe a little practice run first on some banged up trim.

Would a regular automotive-grade clear urethane work? I figured it would be tough getting it to properly adhere to polished aluminum

jeff alder said
So do your best to dull it down evenly and then give it a good buff and it will shine. Bonding it with a hard clear should preserve the work you have done to prep and polish the pieces.

Thanks for the input. I'm not quite sure what you're saying though. Are you saying that if having the trim clear anodized (not bright dipped), the polished trim has to be dulled down slightly prior to anodizing?

Kendog 170 said
I have a pedestal polisher the works great on polishing trim similar to these.
POWERTEC 6 in. Heavy-Duty Bench Buffer with 2 Extra Thick Spiral Sewn Buffing Wheels BF601C - The Home Depot

That does seem like a good deal. A buffing wheel on my bench grinder seems to work fine for me.