Polishing bumpers how to?

[agent]

If you sand the anodization off the bumper, it will require exponentially more cleaning and polishing once you do. The best solution I've found is the deoxidizer product from Classic Trimcoat. There should be some pics in my build thread.

[Keith M]

Broke and just got out of high school but hell no I don't want to sand.

If you don't like sanding, do not attempt this. I've heard it takes 80 grit to remove the anodized finish and you will have to sand with progressively finer paper, removing all sanding marks before you can polish. It's a very time consuming project and if you don't take the time to do it correctly the results will be less than satisfactory.

[JasonC]

Paging Forcedfirebird to this thread!!!!!!!!!

[gp.plus]

Oven cleaner works well to remove anodizing in most cases, you may have to play with the times a little, could take 5 min could take 2 hours. I have had good luck with easy off in the yellow can on some bike parts in the past. Don't panic if the aluminum starts turning a dark color, this wipes right off with CLR.

[camip]

I think I'm gonna try some of the oven cleaner here soon and report with pictures.

[E30_Pare]

That may work on light anodizing, but don't underestimate how thick it is on DB's. Could probably measure it with a ruler. LOL

[camip]

Well fuck it then. I ain't polishing nothing.

[Holland]

Strip, sand, polish, clear, profit.

[V8E30]

going at it this weekend ill let you guys know if the oven cleaner works

and how long i let it sit

[jw 325ic]

Interesting. I tried several metal polishes and like someone above said, it only did so much. Looked good from a viewers distance but up close it still wasnt perfect. I ended up painting them...sometimes i feel like finding another set of 88 bumpers and getting the chromed...hmm. Waiting for some pics :)

[V8E30]

how to is up and the afters as well hope you guys enjoy

[camip]

Where at?^

[V8E30]

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[slaterd]

Oh my gawd mount that shit! Get picks with close ups!

[gp.plus]

V8e30.. Looks great man! I was afraid you would run into that problem with the oven cleaner, like pare said it is very thick on those bumpers, i have only ever used it (succesfully) on bicycle parts.
If you use more varied grits of sand paper between 400 and 2000, youll get even better results. It is very hard to get out the 400 scratches with 2000, in the least use 400, 800, 1500, 2000. Always be sure to clean your bucket and start with fresh water when changing grit..
Looking forward to pics on the car,