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Post Thu Dec 19, 2013 4:09 pm

How do I get my rocker cover, that I had recently powder coated (looks similar to below)

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And would like to get the silver lines, what's the best way to do this??

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Post Thu Dec 19, 2013 4:14 pm

Sanding block and sand paper. Run it over the raised bits.
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Post Thu Dec 19, 2013 4:14 pm

you basically sand it - start off rough and finish with a fine wet and dry. Use a flat square block that doesn't flex so that you only grade the raised surfaces ]

you should be at it a while as powder coats fairly solid
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Post Thu Dec 19, 2013 4:14 pm

too slow :cry:
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Post Thu Dec 19, 2013 4:24 pm

Thanks for the advice.

Any faster processes?? Machine use?
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Post Thu Dec 19, 2013 4:30 pm

possibly a flat power sander, i wouldn't use an angle grinder or drill with a pad as their not accurate and you only want to remove the paint and not them metal
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Post Thu Dec 19, 2013 4:35 pm

Will I get the metal finish shining like that?
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Post Thu Dec 19, 2013 4:48 pm

yeh, if you finish up with a 1500 wet and dry and then use some any kind of metal/bodywork polish afterwards - aluminium is soft and relatively easy to polish
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Post Thu Dec 19, 2013 4:57 pm

You may want to clear coat lacquer it afterwards, unless you intend to polish it once a week or so, to prevent it corroding.
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Post Thu Dec 19, 2013 5:45 pm

Thanks all for your replies, I will give it a go and see how it goes