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02-22-2011, 05:25 PM
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Tailgate band refurb.
Hey guys, newbie here.
I have an 85 swb - what is the best way to clean up the brushed aluminum band across the tailgate? It is in good shape, just kind of dull. Thanks for any responses! |
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02-22-2011, 06:51 PM
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El Mero Mero Frijolero!!
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Re: Tailgate band refurb.
I heard WD-40 does the trick but it didnt do anything for mine. I'm going to have mine coated.
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02-22-2011, 07:14 PM
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Re: Tailgate band refurb.
Coated in what ? and my dad used wash n wipe cause we had some overspray. i bet a really fine 3M pad would work
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02-22-2011, 08:29 PM
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Re: Tailgate band refurb.
I am thinking something like the 3M headlight restoration kit because it has sanding pads and a polish of course it isn't made for this but I think it might work
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02-23-2011, 10:49 AM
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Re: Tailgate band refurb.
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02-23-2011, 11:28 AM
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Re: Tailgate band refurb.
I could be wrong but i think the bands are anodized. This is why they are a little difficult to restore the finish on.
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02-23-2011, 11:28 AM
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Re: Tailgate band refurb.
maybe a rouge? that might make it a little too shiny though?
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02-23-2011, 11:30 AM
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Re: Tailgate band refurb.
Not sure what the right answer is but use the search because I know it's been discussed before. Good luck.
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02-23-2011, 11:34 AM
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Re: Tailgate band refurb.
Oven cleaner will remove the annodizing then you could just polish up the bare aluminum but you are going to have to keep after it repolishing it a lot
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02-23-2011, 11:37 AM
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El Mero Mero Frijolero!!
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Re: Tailgate band refurb.
I really want to debadge the "Chevrolet" logo and have a blank slate, THEN shine. But it will have holes right?
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02-23-2011, 11:43 AM
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Re: Tailgate band refurb.
Here is an old thread on restoring the tailgate bands. Seems to be very simple.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...+TAILGATE+BAND
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02-23-2011, 12:51 PM
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Re: Tailgate band refurb.
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02-24-2011, 03:55 AM
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Re: Tailgate band refurb.
Hey guys, thanks for all the replies.
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