Barrie,
I believe the original was anodized. This is a simple process, but one
which is not inexpensive. If originality id your goal, then this is the
correct choice. I might be tempted to try lightly blasting the surface
with glass beads then clearcoating.
Regards,
Lew (Comten) Palmer
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net] On
Behalf
> Of Barrie Robinson
> Sent: Friday, May 17, 2002 11:55 AM
> To: mgs@autox.team.net; mgb-v8@autox.team.net
> Subject: Restoring the window trim
>
> The windshield and other window trim seems to be made from aluminium
(?)
> I
> buffed mine up and it appeared as if it had a thin protective (?) film
> (anodizing?). Once off it buffed up like chrome - highly polished
> aluminium!!??. Does one get it clear coated, anodized, clear
urethaned or
> what? The coating is TOUGH - how do you get it off as buffing will
take
> forvever?
>
> Regards
> Barrie
>
> Barrie Robinson - barrier@bconnex.net
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