You can de-anodize and clean the grill
by soaking it for several hours in phosphoric acid available from your local
paint store. It is used for etching and cleaning metal before
painting and anodizing. The aluminum will come out nice and
clean with a satin finish ready for painting or anodizing. I have done
this with aluminum wheel covers.
Then find a nice paint that you like
and use it. After words, put a lacquer clear clear coat on top
and it will last for years. If you just want a shiny aluminum finish, then
just buff it to a polish and clear coat it.
John
In a message dated 9/13/2011 11:21:22 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
jdonmack@xxxxxxxxx writes:
Hi Guys: I have had no luck in locating someone to de-anodize and
restore my grill on my '59 Belvedere. Has anyone ever tried cleaning
& painting it with a good chrome or aluminum paint & clear
coating ? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Don
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