Dull Aluminum Bumpers AKA "Over-riders" I think

jams · #1 (**permalink**) 07-25-2007, 03:22 PM

Since most manufacturers get their parts from the same place, this may not be a specific question related to the B & B Forum.

My front and rear bumpers AKA over-riders as I think they are called are made of polished aluminum and they have some dull spots. Tried polishing them with little improvement.

Anyone else have the same issue? I think the dull spots have something to do with the casting. Anyone have them chrome plated...can you plate aluminum???

Thanks

Michael P. Wole · #2 (**permalink**) 07-26-2007, 12:03 PM

If you want them really shiney...use some really fine grit paper and finish of with jewlers rouge and a lot of elbow power

tcrist · #3 (**permalink**) 07-26-2007, 12:38 PM

Yes you can chrome plate aluminum. If you want or you can take it to a good plating shop and they can polish it for you and then you can have it clear coated if you feel the need.

Terry

RedBarchetta · #4 (**permalink**) 07-26-2007, 12:41 PM

what Terry said...

jams · #5 (**permalink**) 07-26-2007, 02:27 PM

Good info thanks!

wtm442 · #6 (**permalink**) 07-26-2007, 03:41 PM

The overriders that came on my SPF are chrome plated steel. The chrome plating is in excellent shape, after 5 years in NE by the ocean. But the insides were showing some rust. Chrome never get to the inside of curved pieces. I glass beaded the inside, and then painted with "Almost chrome" paint I got from Eastwood. They now look fantastic.

Paul F · #7 (**permalink**) 07-26-2007, 10:39 PM

Those bumpers are nice castings. Keeping bare aluminum looking good is a pain. Chrome 'em and do the gas cap while your at it.

I've never tried clear coat, but it has to be better than bare aluminum.

Paul F · #8 (**permalink**) 07-26-2007, 10:39 PM

Those bumpers are nice castings. Keeping bare aluminum looking good is a pain. Chrome 'em and do the gas cap while your at it.

I've never tried clear coat, but it has to be better than bare aluminum.