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Has anyone polished the windshield frame?
Ive really been digging the look of a clear windshield and a super / high polished frame. I was thinking about picking up some Chemical Guys Heavy Metal polish and going after it with a rotary polisher.
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Originally Posted by heavydutychevy
(Post 4765517)
Ive really been digging the look of a clear windshield and a super / high polished frame. I was thinking about picking up some Chemical Guys Heavy Metal polish and going after it with a rotary polisher.
Pics Please! |
Is there a reason to run the risk of damage to a windshield from removal to polish the frame?
I was thinking of taping off the windshield, and going about it that way. |
Originally Posted by heavydutychevy
(Post 4766113)
Is there a reason to run the risk of damage to a windshield from removal to polish the frame?
I was thinking of taping off the windshield, and going about it that way. |
I think my frame is painted aluminum..? on my 292.
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Originally Posted by SabrToothSqrl
(Post 4766490)
I think my frame is painted aluminum..? on my 292.
My dad owned a plating shop for 30 years so I know the process for this. I personally wouldn't do it, it's a lot of labor to get it apart and put back together. Plus the stripping polishing sealing cost would be at least $1000. |
Originally Posted by drumerjb
(Post 4766586)
Yeah, for sure needs to come apart. Needs to be paint stripped then polished then sealed with a lacquer or something because polished aluminum will tarnish.
My dad owned a plating shop for 30 years so I know the process for this. I personally wouldn't do it, it's a lot of labor to get it apart and put back together. Plus the stripping polishing sealing cost would be at least $1000. |
Your windshield is powder coated alum. The ones you see that are polished are Stainless Steel. I would leave well enough alone unless it is in really bad shape and then I would have it redone in powder coat. A color that matches your paint job can look pretty cool sometimes.
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Originally Posted by heavydutychevy
(Post 4765517)
Ive really been digging the look of a clear windshield and a super / high polished frame. I was thinking about picking up some Chemical Guys Heavy Metal polish and going after it with a rotary polisher.
Pics Please! |
My windshield frame started to blister.....I removed the entire thing..took out the glass and had it blasted then re-powdercoated......wish I had the stainless option ($15,000).
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