From Tear Down to Detail
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Prior to stripping
anodize, grille assemblies are disassembled, all steel brackets
removed,
then Stripped of paint, adhesives, road grime etc... |
Stripping Anodize
in an aluminum etch bath
NOTE: platers
caustic soda baths work, BUT actually contribute to surface issues.
So do oven cleaners/ lye! |
Parts sorted
for repair. No matter how Good the parts are to start with they
all need some kind of bench time before polishing... EVEN NOS
CORES! >>>> |
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MORE parts sorted
for repair
of like type items... |
Tools of the trade.
Nothing special, some modifed for accessibility, specific purposes.
However,
It's all in how they are used... |
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Parts repaired in
batches are NOW
ready for buffing and polishing... |
Buffing Room... The Heart and Basis of
The Aluminum Trim Restoration Process... This Is where the difference between "Just
a little Polishing" or "Production Polishers"
finishes VS. A Hands On Craftsmans' Show Quality Finishes are Achieved...
It's just
like body work prep B4 paint, and it SHOWS! |
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Racked for anodizing,
in batches for like type parts, space in tanks, racking time,
etc... |
BRIGHT ALUMINUM ANODIZE
LINE |
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Right Before Bright
Dip
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After Bright dip and
anodizing. Ready for detailing and/ or shipping to customers
for detailing, etc.
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More Bright
Anodized Parts...
If it's not anodized,
its not restored |
Batch Masked for detailing
CIRCA
1999...
I WAS DOING THIS QUALITY and VOLUME LONG BEFORE ANYONE! |
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Batch assembly nearing
completion
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Ready for assembly
packing ship etc |
BACK TO
TOP
BACK TO TOP
| DETAILS |
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| RESTORING
ALUMINUM |
- Repair: bends, dings, dents, scratches, nicks, & tears
(Note:
welds discolor in the process, leaving a light gray spot)
- Surface Prep: Block sanding for edge line detail
and surface defects
- Deep Polish and Surface Finishing:
Removes most surface
imperfections, Pits, Scratches, Die Flaws etc...
- Most
Importantly; Maintaining Original Line Detail & Definition!
- Bright Anodizing For an OEM,
Plus! Finish and Protection
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| DETAILING |
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- Detailing of original painted surfaces On aluminum
grille Assy's, Bezels, Body Moldings, and Deck Trim Panel Moldings
- Mounting brackets and modular assemblies R/R'd
- Brackets are stripped and coated in correct materials
as required
- Rivets are replaced w/ correct OEM type rivets
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| OEM MoPar
ARGENT SILVER |
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- Original N.O.S. and Exclusive Reproduction Formulas
- OEM LACQUERS
ONLY! No
Urethanes, No Enamels, and NO RATTLE CANS!
- Production Line OEM Correct Finishes Since 1986!
- Spray & Finishing Service
Only! OE Paints
No Longer Sold
(SINCE JULY 2004)
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