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JAAZZY
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From: Bay Area, CA
Registered: Apr 2001

posted 08-20-2001 09:24 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for JAAZZY     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote

I purchased these valve covers about 15 years ago. They have lost a lot of the polished aluminum shine that made them so attractive. I tried to use so chrome/aluminum polish but it doesn't look like it will bring the shine back. They seem to have some stains from fuel or chemicals and other than that are just a bit dull looking. Any ideas?

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kcode
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From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99

posted 08-20-2001 10:34 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for kcode   Click Here to Email kcode     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Jaazzy
Sounds like the valve covers need to be repolished on a buffing wheel. A buffer will actually remove material, depending on the compound that is used, and it sounds like you have abuild up of oxidation that the chemical+fine abrasive cleaners won't touch.

Mike

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JAAZZY
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From: Bay Area, CA
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posted 08-20-2001 11:01 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for JAAZZY     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I was afraid someone was going to say that. I don't think I am qualified to do it myself. What kind of shops usually have the skills to do this sort of work? Thanks.

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mellowyellow
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From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000

posted 08-20-2001 11:17 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for mellowyellow     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
A chrome plating shop is set up to polish them.

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JAAZZY
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posted 08-21-2001 05:48 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for JAAZZY     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Thanks

quote:
Originally posted by mellowyellow:
A chrome plating shop is set up to polish them.

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