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Polishing the metal plate

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  1. abilliet

    abilliet Formula Junior

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    #1 abilliet, Aug 2, 2018
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    #2 abilliet, Aug 2, 2018
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    abilliet Formula Junior

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    #3 abilliet, Aug 2, 2018
    The plate has minor pitting. It appears to be made of aluminium? It will not polish with an aluminium polish. Has any other members had the same problem? Ps. Sorry for clumsy posts


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  4. Dave rocks

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    #4 Dave rocks, Aug 2, 2018
    That is an aluminum casting with a coating (plating). Not sure what plating - something similar to electroless nickel. The plating is not very thick so use caution.
     
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    #5 abilliet, Aug 2, 2018
    Other parts of the interior have similar finish eg the strip on the dashboard which houses the word Ferrari ( thanks Dave)


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    #6 Dave rocks, Aug 2, 2018
    Even when new, the finish on that trim is less than awesome.
     
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    #7 abilliet, Aug 2, 2018
    Yes .I agree. If you have any recommendations please let me know. ( although I’m in Sydney) Unfortunately you can’t buy the single replacement part. You have to buy the complete unit.


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    #8 abilliet, Aug 2, 2018
    It’s a similar problem to sticky Dave. -although yob have solved that problem Dave. Thank you !!


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    #9 Dave rocks, Aug 2, 2018
    If you want it pristine, best option would be to have a plater strip it, then polish the bare aluminum and re-plate after.
     
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    #10 abilliet, Aug 2, 2018
    Thanks


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