67 GRILL REPAIR

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Re: 67 GRILL REPAIR

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fordman wrote:i want to say. that i had to post "they say" because i couldnt remember who posted the information that i read. i want to say that i was not offended in any way. i have tried to work a grille. but really didnt go very far. because i was working in my [censored] with the grille at the time. i have not messed with the grille since then. it is sitting there for when i have nothing else better to do.
Good to know i didnt offend you fordman, I wasnt trying to say anything bad about you or your post in anyway, I was standing up with you because you didnt post anything wrong in what you said. You've helped alot of people on this site over the years, More than you can remember im sure. Hopefully everything is good between us. :thup: :D :fr:


When you start working on the grille again and have removed everything off it and you want to strip the anodizeing off use easy off oven cleaner, Ive tryed other stuff but it just dont work as good. A little breeze at your back is good when spraying easy off on the grille because the fumes will tear your lungs up. Let the easy off sit for 30 minutes on there, Might need to touch up a few spots that dry out a little while its sitting. When its time to remove the anodizeing i put on some rubber gloves and Lightly rub down the grille with soapy SOS pads. The anodizeing should be soft so dont rub it hard or it will scratch the aluminum. Spray off the grille with water and the anodizeing should be gone. If theres spots that havent come off just spray with easy off and let it sit again about 30 minutes and all should come off the second time.
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Re: 67 GRILL REPAIR

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WOW :eek: :doh:

Can we all keep this train on it's original track now, please?!? And if anyone cares, I don't work on my own aluminum. :lol:
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Re: 67 GRILL REPAIR

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fordman wrote:i want to say. that i had to post "they say" because i couldnt remember who posted the information that i read. i want to say that i was not offended in any way. i have tried to work a grille. but really didnt go very far. because i was working in my [censored] with the grille at the time. i have not messed with the grille since then. it is sitting there for when i have nothing else better to do.
Fordman, I'm glad you were'nt offended by the posts created by this thread. You took it on the chin and hung in there. I admire that and commend you for that.
I'll admit this thread got out of hand a bit, and I'm sure it made good reading for those not involved. And for this I apologize.
I'm currently in contact with a member from another site who is documenting his time and cost for "the do-it-yourselfer" on repairing a grille and bezels. Off and on hours are 20 at last check in. He's paying himself $9.00 an hour. He's also keeping tabs on supply cost. Now he has no experience in this but is handy with his hands. He builds race engines and knows the internals of engines and transmissions. He almost gave up once but was talked into continuing.
I respond to his questions and make suggestions it's up to him to get this done as I'm not looking over his shoulder.
Can this be done by anyone? YES
Will it be cost effective for the one time polishing of a grille? NO However you can point at it and say "I did that"
As for the wood process I will try it myself and see which is easiest and best.
Fordman, I've followed some of your posts and threads and have much respect for you.
I have not followed hazelnuts post but I'll look into it. I'm sure he has talents that are an asset to this board.
I specialize in aluminum and the re-conditioning of grilles years 62-72 Ford truck's.
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