Subject: Re: [Healeys] Finish for Aluminum Cockpit Surround

From: Ray Juncal via Healeys <[email-masked]>
Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2022 03:56:00 +0000 (UTC)

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 Harold=C2=A0 Take them to your local metal polishing shop. They can probab=
ly make them look great, unless there are some really deep gouges. I would =
leave them unfinished and just give them an occasional polishing with somet=
hing like "Met-all" polish. It is an aircraft product that has something in=
 it that keeps the oxidation at bay for quite a while. I think McManus Carr=
 or Aircraft Spruce will send you some. A small can will last for ever.
Ray

    On Friday, November 4, 2022 at 06:01:12 PM PDT, Harold Manifold <manifo=
[email-masked]> wrote: =20
=20
 Hello,
What is the recommended=C2=A0finish for the aluminum cockpit surround? The =
original anodizing=C2=A0wasn't in good shape and has been stripped and the =
aluminum has lots of scratches and nicks from over the years. These are the=
 finishes I was considering:Bare polished aluminumRe-anodizingPowder coatin=
g the same colour as anodizing
I was leaning towards powder coating as it may be the best at hiding nicks =
and scratches.
Thanks... Harold
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        <div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">Harold</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">&nbsp; Take them to your local metal polishing shop. They can probably make them look great, unless there are some really deep gouges. I would leave them unfinished and just give them an occasional polishing with something like "Met-all" polish. It is an aircraft product that has something in it that keeps the oxidation at bay for quite a while. I think McManus Carr or Aircraft Spruce will send you some. A small can will last for ever.</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">Ray</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><img title="Inline image" alt="Inline image" src="cid:[email-masked]" class="yahoo-inline-image" style="max-width: 800px;" draggable="false" data-id="<[email-masked]>"><br><br></div><div><br></div>
        
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                <div><div id="ydp453e3c8ayiv4182779697"><div dir="ltr">Hello,<div><br></div><div>What is the recommended&nbsp;finish for the aluminum cockpit surround? The original anodizing&nbsp;wasn't in good shape and has been stripped and the aluminum has lots of scratches and nicks from over the years. These are the finishes I was considering:</div><div>Bare polished aluminum</div><div>Re-anodizing</div><div>Powder coating the same colour as anodizing</div><div><br></div><div>I was leaning towards powder coating as it may be the best at hiding nicks and scratches.</div><div><br></div><div>Thanks... Harold</div><div><br></div></div>
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=E2=80=A6I had mine powder coated. There were some serious (from an =
axe!) marks, which I filled with Devcon.

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Cheers

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Peter

BN1 V6

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From: Healeys <[email-masked]> On Behalf Of Harold =
Manifold
Sent: Saturday, 5 November 2022 10:04 AM
To: Healey List <[email-masked]>
Subject: [Healeys] Finish for Aluminum Cockpit Surround

=20

Hello,

=20

What is the recommended finish for the aluminum cockpit surround? The =
original anodizing wasn't in good shape and has been stripped and the =
aluminum has lots of scratches and nicks from over the years. These are =
the finishes I was considering:

Bare polished aluminum

Re-anodizing

Powder coating the same colour as anodizing

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I was leaning towards powder coating as it may be the best at hiding =
nicks and scratches.

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Thanks... Harold

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style=3D'mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>=E2=80=A6I had mine powder coated. =
There were some serious (from an axe!) marks, which I filled with =
Devcon.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Cheers<o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
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style=3D'mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Peter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>BN1 =
V6<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
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0cm 0cm'><p class=3DMsoNormal><b><span =
lang=3DEN-US>From:</span></b><span lang=3DEN-US> Healeys =
&lt;[email-masked]&gt; <b>On Behalf Of </b>Harold =
Manifold<br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, 5 November 2022 10:04 =
AM<br><b>To:</b> Healey List =
&lt;[email-masked]&gt;<br><b>Subject:</b> [Healeys] Finish for =
Aluminum Cockpit Surround<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>Hello,<o:p></o:p></p><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>What is the recommended&nbsp;finish for the aluminum =
cockpit surround? The original anodizing&nbsp;wasn't in good shape and =
has been stripped and the aluminum has lots of scratches and nicks from =
over the years. These are the finishes I was =
considering:<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal>Bare polished =
aluminum<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>Re-anodizing<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>Powder coating the same colour as =
anodizing<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal>I =
was leaning towards powder coating as it may be the best at hiding nicks =
and scratches.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>Thanks... Harold<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
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Powder coating works well BUT I  have found that it doesn't wear well with
marks and discolouration occurring particularly on the driver's door after
a while.
Have also heard that suntan lotion discolours the finish very quickly.

M

On Fri., Nov. 4, 2022, 8:52 p.m. Harold Manifold, <[email-masked]>
wrote:

> Hello,
>
> What is the recommended finish for the aluminum cockpit surround? The
> original anodizing wasn't in good shape and has been stripped and the
> aluminum has lots of scratches and nicks from over the years. These are the
> finishes I was considering:
> Bare polished aluminum
> Re-anodizing
> I was leaning towards powder coating as it may be the best at hiding nicks
> and scratches.
>
> Thanks... Harold
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<div dir=3D"auto">Powder coating works well BUT I=C2=A0 have found that it =
doesn&#39;t wear well with marks and discolouration occurring particularly =
on the driver&#39;s door after a while.<div dir=3D"auto">Have also heard th=
at suntan lotion discolours the finish very quickly.=C2=A0</div><div dir=3D=
"auto"><br></div><div dir=3D"auto">M</div></div><br><div class=3D"gmail_quo=
te"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_attr">On Fri., Nov. 4, 2022, 8:52 p.m. =
Harold Manifold, &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">[email-masked]=
et</a>&gt; wrote:<br></div><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margi=
n:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir=3D"ltr">=
Hello,<div><br></div><div>What is the recommended=C2=A0finish for the alumi=
num cockpit surround? The original anodizing=C2=A0wasn&#39;t in good shape =
and has been stripped and the aluminum has lots of scratches and nicks from=
 over the years. These are the finishes I was considering:</div><div>Bare p=
olished aluminum</div><div>Re-anodizing</div><div>Powder coating the same c=
olour as anodizing</div><div><br></div><div>I was leaning towards powder co=
ating as it may be the best at hiding nicks and scratches.</div><div><br></=
div><div>Thanks... Harold</div><div><br></div></div>
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Mine=E2=80=99s been done 11 years =E2=80=93 no problems yet!

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Cheers

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Peter

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From: Healeys <[email-masked]> On Behalf Of Michael =
Salter via Healeys
Sent: Saturday, 5 November 2022 7:38 PM
To: Harold Manifold <[email-masked]>
Cc: Healey List <[email-masked]>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Finish for Aluminum Cockpit Surround

=20

Powder coating works well BUT I  have found that it doesn't wear well =
with marks and discolouration occurring particularly on the driver's =
door after a while.

Have also heard that suntan lotion discolours the finish very quickly.=20

=20

M

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On Fri., Nov. 4, 2022, 8:52 p.m. Harold Manifold, <[email-masked] =

Hello,

=20

Bare polished aluminum

Re-anodizing

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Thanks... Harold

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class=3DWordSection1><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Mine=E2=80=99s been done 11 years =
=E2=80=93 no problems yet!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Cheers<o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Peter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span =
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style=3D'border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0cm =
0cm 0cm'><p class=3DMsoNormal><b><span =
lang=3DEN-US>From:</span></b><span lang=3DEN-US> Healeys =
&lt;[email-masked]&gt; <b>On Behalf Of </b>Michael =
Salter via Healeys<br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, 5 November 2022 7:38 =
PM<br><b>To:</b> Harold Manifold =
&lt;[email-masked]&gt;<br><b>Cc:</b> Healey List =
&lt;[email-masked]&gt;<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Healeys] Finish =
for Aluminum Cockpit Surround<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><div><p class=3DMsoNormal>Powder =
coating works well BUT I&nbsp; have found that it doesn't wear well with =
marks and discolouration occurring particularly on the driver's door =
after a while.<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=3DMsoNormal>Have also heard =
that suntan lotion discolours the finish very =
quickly.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>M<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal>On =
Fri., Nov. 4, 2022, 8:52 p.m. Harold Manifold, &lt;<a =
href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">[email-masked]</a>&gt; =
wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote =
style=3D'border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0cm 0cm 0cm =
6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm'><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>Hello,<o:p></o:p></p><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>What is the recommended&nbsp;finish for the aluminum =
cockpit surround? The original anodizing&nbsp;wasn't in good shape and =
has been stripped and the aluminum has lots of scratches and nicks from =
over the years. These are the finishes I was =
considering:<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal>Bare polished =
aluminum<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>Re-anodizing<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>Powder coating the same colour as =
anodizing<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal>I =
was leaning towards powder coating as it may be the best at hiding nicks =
and scratches.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>Thanks... Harold<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p></div></div><p class=3DMsoNormal =
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I definitely recommend clear anodizing as original it is not very expensive=
. However, the expensive part is polishing the parts unless you do that you=
rself. Anodizing companies usually do not polish the parts. When the alumin=
um is polished it will have a mirror finish but after it is anodized the fi=
nish will be a dull gray as original.

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From: Healeys <[email-masked]> on behalf of Michael Salter =
via Healeys <[email-masked]>
Sent: Saturday, November 5, 2022 6:37:32 AM
To: Harold Manifold <[email-masked]>
Cc: Healey List <[email-masked]>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Finish for Aluminum Cockpit Surround

Powder coating works well BUT I  have found that it doesn't wear well with =
marks and discolouration occurring particularly on the driver's door after =
a while.
Have also heard that suntan lotion discolours the finish very quickly.

M

On Fri., Nov. 4, 2022, 8:52 p.m. Harold Manifold, <[email-masked]<mailt=
o:[email-masked]>> wrote:
Hello,

What is the recommended finish for the aluminum cockpit surround? The origi=
nal anodizing wasn't in good shape and has been stripped and the aluminum h=
as lots of scratches and nicks from over the years. These are the finishes =
I was considering:
Bare polished aluminum
Re-anodizing
Powder coating the same colour as anodizing

Thanks... Harold

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I definitely recommend clear anodizing as original it is not very expensive=
. However, the expensive part is polishing the parts unless you do that you=
rself. Anodizing companies usually do not polish the parts. When the alumin=
um is polished it will have a mirror
 finish but after it is anodized the finish will be a dull gray as original=
.&nbsp;
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[email-masked]&gt; on behalf of Michael Salter via Healeys &lt;heale=
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<b>Sent:</b> Saturday, November 5, 2022 6:37:32 AM<br>
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<div dir=3D"auto">Powder coating works well BUT I&nbsp; have found that it =
doesn't wear well with marks and discolouration occurring particularly on t=
he driver's door after a while.
<div dir=3D"auto">Have also heard that suntan lotion discolours the finish =
very quickly.&nbsp;</div>
<div dir=3D"auto"><br>
</div>
<div dir=3D"auto">M</div>
</div>
<br>
<div class=3D"x_gmail_quote">
<div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"x_gmail_attr">On Fri., Nov. 4, 2022, 8:52 p.m. Ha=
rold Manifold, &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">[email-masked]=
</a>&gt; wrote:<br>
</div>
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:1px #ccc solid; padding-left:1ex">
<div dir=3D"ltr">Hello,
<div><br>
</div>
<div>What is the recommended&nbsp;finish for the aluminum cockpit surround?=
 The original anodizing&nbsp;wasn't in good shape and has been stripped and=
 the aluminum has lots of scratches and nicks from over the years. These ar=
e the finishes I was considering:</div>
<div>Bare polished aluminum</div>
<div>Re-anodizing</div>
<div>Powder coating the same colour as anodizing</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>I was leaning towards powder coating as it may be the best at hiding n=
icks and scratches.</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>Thanks... Harold</div>
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Harold,
First of all you indicate that the original anodizing has been stripped, ho=
w was this done? Was it done chemically? If it was simply sanded there woul=
d still be remnant of the anodizing in the aluminium.
As someone else said re anodizing would very likely be the best solution, b=
ut it is expensive, or was. The place in Ontario that used to do it, has cl=
osed down and they did a fantastic job but about 8 years ago cost around $9=
00. Cdn for the cockpit surround on my BN6.
If you had work done  on your cockpit surround pieces, like welding to fill=
 damaged area, unless you used a rod #5356 with TIG welding, the anodizing =
will show up in dark grey where the welding was done and it will look awful=
.
I think from the suggestions you received here, the powder coating and the =
metal polishing paste suggested by Ray Juncal may be your best bet.

Jean

Sent: November 4, 2022 8:00 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Finish for Aluminum Cockpit Surround

Hello,

Thanks... Harold

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<p class=3D"MsoNormal">First of all you indicate that the original anodizin=
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</p>
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be the best solution, but it is expensive, or was. The place in Ontario tha=
t used to do it, has closed down and they did a fantastic job but about 8 y=
ears ago cost around $900. Cdn for
 the cockpit surround on my BN6. </p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">If you had work done&nbsp; on your cockpit surround =
pieces, like welding to fill damaged area, unless you used a rod #5356 with=
 TIG welding, the anodizing will show up in dark grey where the welding was=
 done and it will look awful.
</p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">I think from the suggestions you received here, the =
powder coating and the metal polishing paste suggested by Ray Juncal may be=
 your best bet.</p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Jean</p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
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ef=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">Harold Manifold</a><br>
<b>Sent: </b>November 4, 2022 8:00 PM<br>
<b>To: </b><a href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">Healey List</a><br>
<b>Subject: </b>[Healeys] Finish for Aluminum Cockpit Surround</p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Hello,<o:p></o:p></p>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">What is the recommended&nbsp;finish for the aluminum=
 cockpit surround? The original anodizing&nbsp;wasn't in good shape and has=
 been stripped and the aluminum has lots of scratches and nicks from over t=
he years. These are the finishes I was considering:<o:p></o:p></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Bare polished aluminum<o:p></o:p></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Re-anodizing<o:p></o:p></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Powder coating the same colour as anodizing<o:p></o:=
p></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">I was leaning towards powder coating as it may be th=
e best at hiding nicks and scratches.<o:p></o:p></p>
</div>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
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Harold,

I never had any success with trying to strip the anodizing chemically. The
best way is to have an anodizing company remove it by reverse anodizing.
Du-All Anodizing GMP Plating Inc. stripped and anodized my BT7 cockpit
molding for $115 USD. Wheel Techniques in Santa Clara California polished
the pieces for $275. Those are 2013 prices so no doubt the cost will have
increased.

My moldings were in pretty good shape.

John

From: Healeys <[email-masked]> On Behalf Of Jean Caron
Sent: Saturday, November 5, 2022 10:37 PM
To: Harold Manifold <[email-masked]>; Healey List
<[email-masked]>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Finish for Aluminum Cockpit Surround

Harold,

First of all you indicate that the original anodizing has been stripped, how
was this done? Was it done chemically? If it was simply sanded there would
still be remnant of the anodizing in the aluminium. 

As someone else said re anodizing would very likely be the best solution,
but it is expensive, or was. The place in Ontario that used to do it, has
closed down and they did a fantastic job but about 8 years ago cost around
$900. Cdn for the cockpit surround on my BN6. 

If you had work done  on your cockpit surround pieces, like welding to fill
damaged area, unless you used a rod #5356 with TIG welding, the anodizing
will show up in dark grey where the welding was done and it will look awful.

I think from the suggestions you received here, the powder coating and the
metal polishing paste suggested by Ray Juncal may be your best bet.

Jean

 

Hello,

Bare polished aluminum

Re-anodizing

Thanks... Harold

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class=3DWordSection1><p class=3DMsoNormal>Harold,<o:p></o:p></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=3DMsoNormal>I never had =
any success with trying to strip the anodizing chemically. The best way =
is to have an anodizing company remove it by reverse anodizing. Du-All =
Anodizing GMP Plating Inc. stripped and anodized my BT7 cockpit molding =
for $115 USD. Wheel Techniques in Santa Clara California polished the =
pieces for $275. Those are 2013 prices so no doubt the cost will have =
increased.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>My moldings were in pretty good =
shape.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>John<o:p></o:p></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><div><div =
style=3D'border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in =
0in 0in'><p class=3DMsoNormal><b>From:</b> Healeys =
&lt;[email-masked]&gt; <b>On Behalf Of </b>Jean =
Caron<br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, November 5, 2022 10:37 PM<br><b>To:</b> =
Harold Manifold &lt;[email-masked]&gt;; Healey List =
&lt;[email-masked]&gt;<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Healeys] Finish =
for Aluminum Cockpit Surround<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
lang=3DEN-CA>Harold,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
lang=3DEN-CA>First of all you indicate that the original anodizing has =
been stripped, how was this done? Was it done chemically? If it was =
simply sanded there would still be remnant of the anodizing in the =
aluminium. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
lang=3DEN-CA>As someone else said re anodizing would very likely be the =
best solution, but it is expensive, or was. The place in Ontario that =
used to do it, has closed down and they did a fantastic job but about 8 =
years ago cost around $900. Cdn for the cockpit surround on my BN6. =
<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span lang=3DEN-CA>If you had =
work done&nbsp; on your cockpit surround pieces, like welding to fill =
damaged area, unless you used a rod #5356 with TIG welding, the =
anodizing will show up in dark grey where the welding was done and it =
will look awful. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
lang=3DEN-CA>I think from the suggestions you received here, the powder =
coating and the metal polishing paste suggested by Ray Juncal may be =
your best bet.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
lang=3DEN-CA><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
lang=3DEN-CA>Jean<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
lang=3DEN-CA><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
lang=3DEN-CA><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
lang=3DEN-CA><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
lang=3DEN-CA><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
lang=3DEN-CA><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
lang=3DEN-CA><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
lang=3DEN-CA><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><div =
style=3D'border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in =
0in 0in'><p class=3DMsoNormal><b><span lang=3DEN-CA>From: =
</span></b><span lang=3DEN-CA><a =
href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">Harold Manifold</a><br><b>Sent: =
</b>November 4, 2022 8:00 PM<br><b>To: </b><a =
href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">Healey List</a><br><b>Subject: =
</b>[Healeys] Finish for Aluminum Cockpit =
Surround<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
lang=3DEN-CA><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><div><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
lang=3DEN-CA>Hello,<o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
lang=3DEN-CA><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span lang=3DEN-CA>What is the recommended&nbsp;finish =
for the aluminum cockpit surround? The original anodizing&nbsp;wasn't in =
good shape and has been stripped and the aluminum has lots of scratches =
and nicks from over the years. These are the finishes I was =
considering:<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
lang=3DEN-CA>Bare polished aluminum<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span =
lang=3DEN-CA>Re-anodizing<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span lang=3DEN-CA>Powder coating the same colour as =
anodizing<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
lang=3DEN-CA><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span lang=3DEN-CA>I was leaning towards powder =
coating as it may be the best at hiding nicks and =
scratches.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
lang=3DEN-CA><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span lang=3DEN-CA>Thanks... =
Harold<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
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From: Harold Manifold <[email-masked]>
Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2022 09:57:06 -0800

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First let me thank everyone for the tips and suggestions about the
different finishes for the cockpit mouldings. This is what I have done so
far.

During the summer, when I could safely work outside, I stripped the
original anodizing in a bath of sodium hydroxide (also called Lye). This
method did remove all of the original anodizing and left a dull, clean
surface.
Using a file and emery cloth I tried to remove as many of the nicks and
scratches as I could. The final treatment for nicks and scratches was with
a 3M sanding sponge and liberal amounts of WD40. This step was very
effective.

Despite all of the above there were remaining pits, nicks and scratches.
Polishing wasn't high on my list until I read Ray's post. I tried polishing
a small area with some Autosol Metal Polish I had lying around which is a
similar product to Met-All and the results were pretty good so I did both
surrounds. Picture attached. My total cost to date is about $20 and will
stick with the polish and see how long the finish lasts.

Harold

On Sun, Nov 6, 2022 at 5:13 AM <[email-masked]> wrote:

> *From:* Healeys <[email-masked]> *On Behalf Of *Jean Caron
> *Sent:* Saturday, November 5, 2022 10:37 PM
> *To:* Harold Manifold <[email-masked]>; Healey List <
> [email-masked]>
> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] Finish for Aluminum Cockpit Surround
>
>
>
> Harold,
>
> First of all you indicate that the original anodizing has been stripped,
> how was this done? Was it done chemically? If it was simply sanded there
> would still be remnant of the anodizing in the aluminium.
>
> If you had work done  on your cockpit surround pieces, like welding to
> fill damaged area, unless you used a rod #5356 with TIG welding, the
> anodizing will show up in dark grey where the welding was done and it will
> look awful.
>
> *From: *Harold Manifold <[email-masked]>
> *Sent: *November 4, 2022 8:00 PM
> *To: *Healey List <[email-masked]>
> *Subject: *[Healeys] Finish for Aluminum Cockpit Surround
>
>
>
> Hello,
>
>
>

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<div dir=3D"ltr">First let me thank everyone for the tips and suggestions a=
bout the different finishes for the cockpit mouldings. This is what I have =
done so far.<div><br></div><div>During the summer, when I could safely work=
 outside, I stripped the original anodizing=C2=A0in a bath of sodium hydrox=
ide (also called Lye). This method did remove all of the original anodizing=
 and left a dull, clean surface.</div><div>Using a file and emery cloth I t=
ried to remove as many of the nicks and scratches as I could. The final tre=
atment for nicks and scratches was with a 3M sanding sponge and liberal amo=
unts of WD40. This step was very effective.</div><div><br></div><div>Despit=
e all of the above there were remaining pits, nicks and scratches. Polishin=
g wasn&#39;t high on my list until I read Ray&#39;s post. I tried polishing=
 a small area with some Autosol Metal Polish I had lying around which is a =
similar=C2=A0product to Met-All and the results were pretty good so I did b=
oth surrounds. Picture attached. My total cost to date is about $20 and wil=
l stick with the polish and see how long the finish lasts.</div><div><br></=
div><div>Harold</div></div><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote"><div dir=3D"ltr" =
class=3D"gmail_attr">On Sun, Nov 6, 2022 at 5:13 AM &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:j=
[email-masked]">[email-masked]</a>&gt; wrote:<br></div><bloc=
kquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:=
1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div class=3D"msg2316306083768=
708470"><div lang=3D"EN-US" style=3D"overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div class=
=3D"m_2316306083768708470WordSection1"><p class=3D"MsoNormal">Harold,<u></u=
><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoN=
ormal">I never had any success with trying to strip the anodizing chemicall=
y. The best way is to have an anodizing company remove it by reverse anodiz=
ing. Du-All Anodizing GMP Plating Inc. stripped and anodized my BT7 cockpit=
 molding for $115 USD. Wheel Techniques in Santa Clara California polished =
the pieces for $275. Those are 2013 prices so no doubt the cost will have i=
ncreased.<u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p><=
p class=3D"MsoNormal">My moldings were in pretty good shape.<u></u><u></u><=
/p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal">Jo=
hn<u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p><div><di=
v style=3D"border-right:none;border-bottom:none;border-left:none;border-top=
:1pt solid rgb(225,225,225);padding:3pt 0in 0in"><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><b>=
From:</b> Healeys &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" tar=
get=3D"_blank">[email-masked]</a>&gt; <b>On Behalf Of </b>J=
ean Caron<br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, November 5, 2022 10:37 PM<br><b>To:</b>=
 Harold Manifold &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" target=3D"_blank=
">[email-masked]</a>&gt;; Healey List &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:healeys@aut=
ox.team.net" target=3D"_blank">[email-masked]</a>&gt;<br><b>Subject=
:</b> Re: [Healeys] Finish for Aluminum Cockpit Surround<u></u><u></u></p><=
/div></div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNo=
rmal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA">Harold,<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class=3D"MsoN=
ormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA">First of all you indicate that the original ano=
dizing has been stripped, how was this done? Was it done chemically? If it =
was simply sanded there would still be remnant of the anodizing in the alum=
inium. <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA"=
>As someone else said re anodizing would very likely be the best solution, =
but it is expensive, or was. The place in Ontario that used to do it, has c=
losed down and they did a fantastic job but about 8 years ago cost around $=
900. Cdn for the cockpit surround on my BN6. <u></u><u></u></span></p><p cl=
ass=3D"MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA">If you had work done=C2=A0 on your c=
ockpit surround pieces, like welding to fill damaged area, unless you used =
a rod #5356 with TIG welding, the anodizing will show up in dark grey where=
 the welding was done and it will look awful. <u></u><u></u></span></p><p c=
lass=3D"MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA">I think from the suggestions you re=
ceived here, the powder coating and the metal polishing paste suggested by =
Ray Juncal may be your best bet.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNor=
mal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNor=
mal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA">Jean<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNorma=
l"><span lang=3D"EN-CA"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNorma=
l"><span lang=3D"EN-CA"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNorma=
l"><span lang=3D"EN-CA"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNorma=
l"><span lang=3D"EN-CA"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNorma=
l"><span lang=3D"EN-CA"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNorma=
l"><span lang=3D"EN-CA"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNorma=
l"><span lang=3D"EN-CA"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p><div style=3D"border=
-right:none;border-bottom:none;border-left:none;border-top:1pt solid rgb(22=
5,225,225);padding:3pt 0in 0in"><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><b><span lang=3D"EN-=
CA">From: </span></b><span lang=3D"EN-CA"><a href=3D"mailto:manifold@telus.=
net" target=3D"_blank">Harold Manifold</a><br><b>Sent: </b>November 4, 2022=
 8:00 PM<br><b>To: </b><a href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" target=3D"=
_blank">Healey List</a><br><b>Subject: </b>[Healeys] Finish for Aluminum Co=
ckpit Surround<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span l=
ang=3D"EN-CA"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><s=
pan lang=3D"EN-CA">Hello,<u></u><u></u></span></p><div><p class=3D"MsoNorma=
l"><span lang=3D"EN-CA"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=
=3D"MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA">What is the recommended=C2=A0finish for=
 the aluminum cockpit surround? The original anodizing=C2=A0wasn&#39;t in g=
ood shape and has been stripped and the aluminum has lots of scratches and =
nicks from over the years. These are the finishes I was considering:<u></u>=
<u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA">Ba=
re polished aluminum<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNorm=
al"><span lang=3D"EN-CA">Re-anodizing<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p=
 class=3D"MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA">Powder coating the same colour as=
 anodizing<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span =
lang=3D"EN-CA"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNor=
mal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA">I was leaning towards powder coating as it may be=
 the best at hiding nicks and scratches.<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div=
><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p=
></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA">Thanks... Harold<u>=
</u><u></u></span></p></div></div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-C=
A"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-C=
A"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p></div></div></div></blockquote></div>

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From: Curtis Arndt via Healeys <[email-masked]>
Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2022 09:59:38 -0800

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Lynn Martin of Forever Healeys in Post Falls, Idaho has used "King of Trim"
in Pacoima, CA for years. They do excellent work. I'll be heading up there
soon with two sets to have anodized. The old price was $800 USD for
polishing and anodizing, but I think it has to be more now.

Cheers,

Curt

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<div dir=3D"ltr"><div dir=3D"ltr">Lynn Martin of Forever Healeys in Post Fa=
lls, Idaho has used &quot;King of Trim&quot; in Pacoima, CA for years. They=
 do excellent=C2=A0work. I&#39;ll be heading up there soon with two sets to=
 have anodized. The old price was $800 USD for polishing and anodizing, but=
 I think it has to be more now.<div><br></div><div>Cheers,</div><div><br></=
div><div>Curt</div></div><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote"><blockquote class=
=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rg=
b(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div class=3D"msg1558851051396710019"><br>=
<br>
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From: i erbs <[email-masked]>
Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2022 11:19:44 -0800

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There are clear coat sprays you can apply to protect the shine.
I have a couple sets of trim pieces and one is shinny the other dull. I
need to find the best bits and rationalize the finish on them. Most likely
I will polish

On Sun, Nov 6, 2022, 10:25 AM Harold Manifold <[email-masked]> wrote:

>> I never had any success with trying to strip the anodizing chemically.
>> The best way is to have an anodizing company remove it by reverse
>> anodizing. Du-All Anodizing GMP Plating Inc. stripped and anodized my BT7
>> cockpit molding for $115 USD. Wheel Techniques in Santa Clara California
>> polished the pieces for $275. Those are 2013 prices so no doubt the cost
>> will have increased.
>>
>>
>>
>> I think from the suggestions you received here, the powder coating and
>> the metal polishing paste suggested by Ray Juncal may be your best bet.
>>
>>
>>
>> Jean
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> I was leaning towards powder coating as it may be the best at hiding
>> nicks and scratches.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks... Harold
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/[email-masked]
>
>

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<div dir=3D"auto">There are clear coat sprays you can apply to protect the =
shine.<div dir=3D"auto">I have a couple sets of trim pieces and one is shin=
ny the other dull. I need to find the best bits and rationalize the finish =
on them. Most likely I will polish</div></div><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote=
"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_attr">On Sun, Nov 6, 2022, 10:25 AM Harol=
d Manifold &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">[email-masked]</a>=
&gt; wrote:<br></div><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0 0 =
0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir=3D"ltr">First =
let me thank everyone for the tips and suggestions about the different fini=
shes for the cockpit mouldings. This is what I have done so far.<div><br></=
div><div>During the summer, when I could safely work outside, I stripped th=
e original anodizing=C2=A0in a bath of sodium hydroxide (also called Lye). =
This method did remove all of the original anodizing and left a dull, clean=
 surface.</div><div>Using a file and emery cloth I tried to remove as many =
of the nicks and scratches as I could. The final treatment for nicks and sc=
ratches was with a 3M sanding sponge and liberal amounts of WD40. This step=
 was very effective.</div><div><br></div><div>Despite all of the above ther=
e were remaining pits, nicks and scratches. Polishing wasn&#39;t high on my=
 list until I read Ray&#39;s post. I tried polishing a small area with some=
 Autosol Metal Polish I had lying around which is a similar=C2=A0product to=
 Met-All and the results were pretty good so I did both surrounds. Picture =
attached. My total cost to date is about $20 and will stick with the polish=
 and see how long the finish lasts.</div><div><br></div><div>Harold</div></=
div><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_attr">On=
 Sun, Nov 6, 2022 at 5:13 AM &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" =
target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noreferrer">[email-masked]</a>&gt; wrote:<=
br></div><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8e=
x;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div><div lang=
=3D"EN-US"><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal">Harold,<u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D=
"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal">I never had any =
success with trying to strip the anodizing chemically. The best way is to h=
ave an anodizing company remove it by reverse anodizing. Du-All Anodizing G=
MP Plating Inc. stripped and anodized my BT7 cockpit molding for $115 USD. =
Wheel Techniques in Santa Clara California polished the pieces for $275. Th=
ose are 2013 prices so no doubt the cost will have increased.<u></u><u></u>=
</p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal">M=
y moldings were in pretty good shape.<u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNorma=
l"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal">John<u></u><u></u></p><p =
class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p><div><div style=3D"border-right=
:none;border-bottom:none;border-left:none;border-top:1pt solid rgb(225,225,=
225);padding:3pt 0in 0in"><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Healeys &lt;<=
a href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"n=
oreferrer">[email-masked]</a>&gt; <b>On Behalf Of </b>Jean =
Caron<br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, November 5, 2022 10:37 PM<br><b>To:</b> Har=
old Manifold &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" target=3D"_blank" re=
l=3D"noreferrer">[email-masked]</a>&gt;; Healey List &lt;<a href=3D"mai=
lto:[email-masked]" target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noreferrer">healeys@au=
tox.team.net</a>&gt;<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Healeys] Finish for Aluminum C=
ockpit Surround<u></u><u></u></p></div></div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=
=C2=A0<u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA">Harold,<u></u>=
<u></u></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA">First of all =
you indicate that the original anodizing has been stripped, how was this do=
ne? Was it done chemically? If it was simply sanded there would still be re=
mnant of the anodizing in the aluminium. <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class=
=3D"MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA">As someone else said re anodizing would=
 very likely be the best solution, but it is expensive, or was. The place i=
n Ontario that used to do it, has closed down and they did a fantastic job =
but about 8 years ago cost around $900. Cdn for the cockpit surround on my =
BN6. <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA">I=
f you had work done=C2=A0 on your cockpit surround pieces, like welding to =
fill damaged area, unless you used a rod #5356 with TIG welding, the anodiz=
ing will show up in dark grey where the welding was done and it will look a=
wful. <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA">=
I think from the suggestions you received here, the powder coating and the =
metal polishing paste suggested by Ray Juncal may be your best bet.<u></u><=
u></u></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA"><u></u>=C2=A0<=
u></u></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA">Jean<u></u><u>=
</u></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA"><u></u>=C2=A0<u>=
</u></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA"><u></u>=C2=A0<u>=
</u></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA"><u></u>=C2=A0<u>=
</u></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA"><u></u>=C2=A0<u>=
</u></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA"><u></u>=C2=A0<u>=
</u></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA"><u></u>=C2=A0<u>=
</u></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA"><u></u>=C2=A0<u>=
</u></span></p><div style=3D"border-right:none;border-bottom:none;border-le=
ft:none;border-top:1pt solid rgb(225,225,225);padding:3pt 0in 0in"><p class=
=3D"MsoNormal"><b><span lang=3D"EN-CA">From: </span></b><span lang=3D"EN-CA=
"><a href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noreferrer=
">Harold Manifold</a><br><b>Sent: </b>November 4, 2022 8:00 PM<br><b>To: </=
b><a href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"norefe=
rrer">Healey List</a><br><b>Subject: </b>[Healeys] Finish for Aluminum Cock=
pit Surround<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span lan=
g=3D"EN-CA"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><spa=
n lang=3D"EN-CA">Hello,<u></u><u></u></span></p><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"=
><span lang=3D"EN-CA"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D=
"MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA">What is the recommended=C2=A0finish for th=
e aluminum cockpit surround? The original anodizing=C2=A0wasn&#39;t in good=
 shape and has been stripped and the aluminum has lots of scratches and nic=
ks from over the years. These are the finishes I was considering:<u></u><u>=
</u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA">Bare =
polished aluminum<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"=
><span lang=3D"EN-CA">Re-anodizing<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p cl=
ass=3D"MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA">Powder coating the same colour as an=
odizing<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span lan=
g=3D"EN-CA"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal=
"><span lang=3D"EN-CA">I was leaning towards powder coating as it may be th=
e best at hiding nicks and scratches.<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p=
 class=3D"MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p></=
div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA">Thanks... Harold<u></u=
><u></u></span></p></div></div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA">=
<u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA">=
<u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p></div></div></div></blockquote></div>
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From: Michael MacLean <[email-masked]>
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From: Michael MacLean <[email-masked]>
Date: Sun, Nov 6, 2022, 11:22 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Finish for Aluminum Cockpit Surround
To: john spaur <[email-masked]>

Where in the world is anodizing cheap for you?  Here in California I was
quoted $700+ for the 4 pieces of cockpit surround.  Used to be cheap here,
but California regulates everything out of existence. I had mine polished
and powder coated.  I'll just re-powder coat as necessary because that is
still cheap here.  I don't know for how much longer though.  Sacramento
usually gets around to every business and either regulates it to death or
runs it out of the state.  If it didn't have the high profit tech companies
in Silicon Valley there would be no economy here.
Mike MacLean

On Sat, Nov 5, 2022, 5:30 PM john spaur via Healeys <[email-masked]>
wrote:

> I definitely recommend clear anodizing as original it is not very
> expensive. However, the expensive part is polishing the parts unless you do
> that yourself. Anodizing companies usually do not polish the parts. When
> the aluminum is polished it will have a mirror finish but after it is
> anodized the finish will be a dull gray as original.
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Healeys <[email-masked]> on behalf of Michael
> Salter via Healeys <[email-masked]>
> *Sent:* Saturday, November 5, 2022 6:37:32 AM
> *To:* Harold Manifold <[email-masked]>
> *Cc:* Healey List <[email-masked]>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/[email-masked]
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<div dir=3D"auto"></div><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote"><div dir=3D"ltr" cla=
ss=3D"gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong c=
lass=3D"gmail_sendername" dir=3D"auto">Michael MacLean</strong> <span dir=
=3D"auto">&lt;<a href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">springer.mike51@=
gmail.com</a>&gt;</span><br>Date: Sun, Nov 6, 2022, 11:22 AM<br>Subject: Re=
: [Healeys] Finish for Aluminum Cockpit Surround<br>To: john spaur &lt;<a h=
ref=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">[email-masked]</a>&gt;<br></d=
iv><br><br><div dir=3D"auto">Where in the world is anodizing cheap for you?=
=C2=A0 Here in California I was quoted $700+ for the 4 pieces of cockpit su=
rround.=C2=A0 Used to be cheap here, but California regulates everything ou=
t of existence. I had mine polished and powder coated.=C2=A0 I&#39;ll just =
re-powder coat as necessary because that is still cheap here.=C2=A0 I don&#=
39;t know for how much longer though.=C2=A0 Sacramento usually gets around =
to every business and either regulates it to death or runs it out of the st=
ate.=C2=A0 If it didn&#39;t have the high profit tech companies in Silicon =
Valley there would be no economy here.<div dir=3D"auto">Mike MacLean</div><=
/div><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_attr">O=
n Sat, Nov 5, 2022, 5:30 PM john spaur via Healeys &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:he=
[email-masked]" target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noreferrer">[email-masked]=
am.net</a>&gt; wrote:<br></div><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"m=
argin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">

<div>
I definitely recommend clear anodizing as original it is not very expensive=
. However, the expensive part is polishing the parts unless you do that you=
rself. Anodizing companies usually do not polish the parts. When the alumin=
um is polished it will have a mirror
 finish but after it is anodized the finish will be a dull gray as original=
.=C2=A0
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#000000"><b>From:</b> Healeys &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]=
eam.net" rel=3D"noreferrer noreferrer" target=3D"_blank">healeys-bounces@au=
tox.team.net</a>&gt; on behalf of Michael Salter via Healeys &lt;<a href=3D=
"mailto:[email-masked]" rel=3D"noreferrer noreferrer" target=3D"_bl=
ank">[email-masked]</a>&gt;<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Saturday, November 5, 2022 6:37:32 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Harold Manifold &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" rel=3D=
"noreferrer noreferrer" target=3D"_blank">[email-masked]</a>&gt;<br>
<b>Cc:</b> Healey List &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" rel=3D=
"noreferrer noreferrer" target=3D"_blank">[email-masked]</a>&gt;<br=
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Healeys] Finish for Aluminum Cockpit Surround</font>
<div>=C2=A0</div>
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<div>
<div dir=3D"auto">Powder coating works well BUT I=C2=A0 have found that it =
doesn&#39;t wear well with marks and discolouration occurring particularly =
on the driver&#39;s door after a while.
<div dir=3D"auto">Have also heard that suntan lotion discolours the finish =
very quickly.=C2=A0</div>
<div dir=3D"auto"><br>
</div>
<div dir=3D"auto">M</div>
</div>
<br>
<div>
<div dir=3D"ltr">On Fri., Nov. 4, 2022, 8:52 p.m. Harold Manifold, &lt;<a h=
ref=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" rel=3D"noreferrer noreferrer" target=3D"_=
blank">[email-masked]</a>&gt; wrote:<br>
</div>
<blockquote style=3D"margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-l=
eft:1ex">
<div dir=3D"ltr">Hello,
<div><br>
</div>
<div>What is the recommended=C2=A0finish for the aluminum cockpit surround?=
 The original anodizing=C2=A0wasn&#39;t in good shape and has been stripped=
 and the aluminum has lots of scratches and nicks from over the years. Thes=
e are the finishes I was considering:</div>
<div>Bare polished aluminum</div>
<div>Re-anodizing</div>
<div>Powder coating the same colour as anodizing</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>I was leaning towards powder coating as it may be the best at hiding n=
icks and scratches.</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>Thanks... Harold</div>
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From: Ray Juncal via Healeys <[email-masked]>
Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2022 21:21:29 +0000 (UTC)

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 Ira=C2=A0 If you use a spray clear it can chip and then you have to strip =
it and start over. If you use the polish with a sealer (Met-all) as the sea=
ler wears out just a quick re-polish and you are good for another long whil=
e. I ride an aluminum mountain bike and keep it bright. I can even spot san=
d scratches with 800 wet or dry and polish back to bright.Ray

    On Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 12:44:35 PM PST, i erbs <eyera3000@gmail=
.com> wrote: =20
=20
 There are clear coat sprays you can apply to protect the shine.I have a co=
uple sets of trim pieces and one is shinny the other dull. I need to find t=
he best bits and rationalize the finish on them. Most likely I will polish
On Sun, Nov 6, 2022, 10:25 AM Harold Manifold <[email-masked]> wrote:

First let me thank everyone for the tips and suggestions about the differen=
t finishes for the cockpit mouldings. This is what I have done so far.
During the summer, when I could safely work outside, I stripped the origina=
l anodizing=C2=A0in a bath of sodium hydroxide (also called Lye). This meth=
od did remove all of the original anodizing and left a dull, clean surface.=
Using a file and emery cloth I tried to remove as many of the nicks and scr=
atches as I could. The final treatment for nicks and scratches was with a 3=
M sanding sponge and liberal amounts of WD40. This step was very effective.
Despite all of the above there were remaining pits, nicks and scratches. Po=
lishing wasn't high on my list until I read Ray's post. I tried polishing a=
 small area with some Autosol Metal Polish I had lying around which is a si=
milar=C2=A0product to Met-All and the results were pretty good so I did bot=
h surrounds. Picture attached. My total cost to date is about $20 and will =
stick with the polish and see how long the finish lasts.
Harold
On Sun, Nov 6, 2022 at 5:13 AM <[email-masked]> wrote:

Harold,

=C2=A0

I never had any success with trying to strip the anodizing chemically. The =
best way is to have an anodizing company remove it by reverse anodizing. Du=
-All Anodizing GMP Plating Inc. stripped and anodized my BT7 cockpit moldin=
g for $115 USD. Wheel Techniques in Santa Clara California polished the pie=
ces for $275. Those are 2013 prices so no doubt the cost will have increase=
d.

=C2=A0

=C2=A0

John

=C2=A0

From: Healeys <[email-masked]> On Behalf Of Jean Caron
Sent: Saturday, November 5, 2022 10:37 PM
To: Harold Manifold <[email-masked]>; Healey List <[email-masked]=
et>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Finish for Aluminum Cockpit Surround

=C2=A0

Harold,

First of all you indicate that the original anodizing has been stripped, ho=
w was this done? Was it done chemically? If it was simply sanded there woul=
d still be remnant of the anodizing in the aluminium.=20

As someone else said re anodizing would very likely be the best solution, b=
ut it is expensive, or was. The place in Ontario that used to do it, has cl=
osed down and they did a fantastic job but about 8 years ago cost around $9=
00. Cdn for the cockpit surround on my BN6.=20

If you had work done=C2=A0 on your cockpit surround pieces, like welding to=
 fill damaged area, unless you used a rod #5356 with TIG welding, the anodi=
zing will show up in dark grey where the welding was done and it will look =
awful.=20

=C2=A0

Jean

=C2=A0

=C2=A0

=C2=A0

=C2=A0

=C2=A0

=C2=A0

=C2=A0

From: Harold Manifold
To: Healey List

=C2=A0

Hello,

=C2=A0

Bare polished aluminum

Re-anodizing

=C2=A0

=C2=A0

Thanks... Harold

=C2=A0

=C2=A0

[email-masked]

@gmail.com

[email-masked]

@yahoo.com

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u have to strip it and start over. If you use the polish with a sealer (Met=
-all) as the sealer wears out just a quick re-polish and you are good for a=
nother long while. I ride an aluminum mountain bike and keep it bright. I c=
an even spot sand scratches with 800 wet or dry and polish back to bright.<=
/div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">Ray</div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-=
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                    On Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 12:44:35 PM PST, i erbs =
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                <div><br></div>
                <div><br></div>
                <div><div id=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv3198417671"><div><div>There a=
re clear coat sprays you can apply to protect the shine.<div>I have a coupl=
e sets of trim pieces and one is shinny the other dull. I need to find the =
best bits and rationalize the finish on them. Most likely I will polish</di=
v></div><br clear=3D"none"><div class=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv3198417671gmail_quot=
e"><div id=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv3198417671yqtfd57714" class=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv31=
98417671yqt4227645424"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv3198417671gm=
ail_attr">On Sun, Nov 6, 2022, 10:25 AM Harold Manifold &lt;<a shape=3D"rec=
t" href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" rel=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_blank">ma=
[email-masked]</a>&gt; wrote:<br clear=3D"none"></div></div><blockquote s=
tyle=3D"margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex;" cla=
ss=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv3198417671gmail_quote"><div id=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv3198417=
671yqtfd88092" class=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv3198417671yqt4227645424"><div dir=3D"=
ltr">First let me thank everyone for the tips and suggestions about the dif=
ferent finishes for the cockpit mouldings. This is what I have done so far.=
<div><br clear=3D"none"></div><div>During the summer, when I could safely w=
ork outside, I stripped the original anodizing&nbsp;in a bath of sodium hyd=
roxide (also called Lye). This method did remove all of the original anodiz=
ing and left a dull, clean surface.</div><div>Using a file and emery cloth =
I tried to remove as many of the nicks and scratches as I could. The final =
treatment for nicks and scratches was with a 3M sanding sponge and liberal =
amounts of WD40. This step was very effective.</div><div><br clear=3D"none"=
></div><div>Despite all of the above there were remaining pits, nicks and s=
cratches. Polishing wasn't high on my list until I read Ray's post. I tried=
 polishing a small area with some Autosol Metal Polish I had lying around w=
hich is a similar&nbsp;product to Met-All and the results were pretty good =
so I did both surrounds. Picture attached. My total cost to date is about $=
20 and will stick with the polish and see how long the finish lasts.</div><=
div><br clear=3D"none"></div><div>Harold</div></div><br clear=3D"none"><div=
 class=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv3198417671gmail_quote"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"yd=
p6208ed80yiv3198417671gmail_attr">On Sun, Nov 6, 2022 at 5:13 AM &lt;<a sha=
pe=3D"rect" href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" rel=3D"nofollow" target=
=3D"_blank">[email-masked]</a>&gt; wrote:<br clear=3D"none"></div><=
blockquote style=3D"margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,=
204,204);padding-left:1ex;" class=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv3198417671gmail_quote"><=
div><div lang=3D"EN-US"><div><p class=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv3198417671MsoNormal"=
>Harold,<u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv3198417671MsoNormal"><u=
></u>&nbsp;<u></u></p><p class=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv3198417671MsoNormal">I neve=
r had any success with trying to strip the anodizing chemically. The best w=
ay is to have an anodizing company remove it by reverse anodizing. Du-All A=
nodizing GMP Plating Inc. stripped and anodized my BT7 cockpit molding for =
$115 USD. Wheel Techniques in Santa Clara California polished the pieces fo=
r $275. Those are 2013 prices so no doubt the cost will have increased.<u><=
/u><u></u></p><p class=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv3198417671MsoNormal"><u></u>&nbsp;<=
u></u></p><p class=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv3198417671MsoNormal">My moldings were i=
n pretty good shape.<u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv3198417671M=
soNormal"><u></u>&nbsp;<u></u></p><p class=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv3198417671MsoNo=
rmal">John<u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv3198417671MsoNormal">=
<u></u>&nbsp;<u></u></p><div><div style=3D"border-right:none;border-bottom:=
none;border-left:none;border-top:1pt solid rgb(225,225,225);padding:3pt 0in=
 0in;"><p class=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv3198417671MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Healeys =
&lt;<a shape=3D"rect" href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" rel=3D=
"nofollow" target=3D"_blank">[email-masked]</a>&gt; <b>On B=
ehalf Of </b>Jean Caron<br clear=3D"none"><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, November 5=
, 2022 10:37 PM<br clear=3D"none"><b>To:</b> Harold Manifold &lt;<a shape=
=3D"rect" href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" rel=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_bl=
ank">[email-masked]</a>&gt;; Healey List &lt;<a shape=3D"rect" href=3D"=
mailto:[email-masked]" rel=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_blank">healeys@a=
utox.team.net</a>&gt;<br clear=3D"none"><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Healeys] Finis=
h for Aluminum Cockpit Surround<u></u><u></u></p></div></div><p class=3D"yd=
p6208ed80yiv3198417671MsoNormal"><u></u>&nbsp;<u></u></p><p class=3D"ydp620=
8ed80yiv3198417671MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA">Harold,<u></u><u></u></sp=
an></p><p class=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv3198417671MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA">=
First of all you indicate that the original anodizing has been stripped, ho=
w was this done? Was it done chemically? If it was simply sanded there woul=
d still be remnant of the anodizing in the aluminium. <u></u><u></u></span>=
</p><p class=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv3198417671MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA">As =
someone else said re anodizing would very likely be the best solution, but =
it is expensive, or was. The place in Ontario that used to do it, has close=
d down and they did a fantastic job but about 8 years ago cost around $900.=
 Cdn for the cockpit surround on my BN6. <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class=
=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv3198417671MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA">If you had work=
 done&nbsp; on your cockpit surround pieces, like welding to fill damaged a=
rea, unless you used a rod #5356 with TIG welding, the anodizing will show =
up in dark grey where the welding was done and it will look awful. <u></u><=
u></u></span></p><p class=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv3198417671MsoNormal"><span lang=
=3D"EN-CA">I think from the suggestions you received here, the powder coati=
ng and the metal polishing paste suggested by Ray Juncal may be your best b=
et.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv3198417671MsoNormal">=
<span lang=3D"EN-CA"><u></u>&nbsp;<u></u></span></p><p class=3D"ydp6208ed80=
yiv3198417671MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA">Jean<u></u><u></u></span></p><=
p class=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv3198417671MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA"><u></u>&=
nbsp;<u></u></span></p><p class=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv3198417671MsoNormal"><span=
 lang=3D"EN-CA"><u></u>&nbsp;<u></u></span></p><p class=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv31=
98417671MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA"><u></u>&nbsp;<u></u></span></p><p c=
lass=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv3198417671MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA"><u></u>&nbs=
p;<u></u></span></p><p class=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv3198417671MsoNormal"><span la=
ng=3D"EN-CA"><u></u>&nbsp;<u></u></span></p><p class=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv31984=
17671MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA"><u></u>&nbsp;<u></u></span></p><p clas=
s=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv3198417671MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA"><u></u>&nbsp;<=
u></u></span></p><div style=3D"border-right:none;border-bottom:none;border-=
left:none;border-top:1pt solid rgb(225,225,225);padding:3pt 0in 0in;"><p cl=
ass=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv3198417671MsoNormal"><b><span lang=3D"EN-CA">From: </s=
pan></b><span lang=3D"EN-CA"><a shape=3D"rect" href=3D"mailto:manifold@telu=
s.net" rel=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_blank">Harold Manifold</a><br clear=3D"n=
one"><b>Sent: </b>November 4, 2022 8:00 PM<br clear=3D"none"><b>To: </b><a =
shape=3D"rect" href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" rel=3D"nofollow" targ=
et=3D"_blank">Healey List</a><br clear=3D"none"><b>Subject: </b>[Healeys] F=
inish for Aluminum Cockpit Surround<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><p class=
=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv3198417671MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA"><u></u>&nbsp;<u=
></u></span></p><div><p class=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv3198417671MsoNormal"><span l=
ang=3D"EN-CA">Hello,<u></u><u></u></span></p><div><p class=3D"ydp6208ed80yi=
v3198417671MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA"><u></u>&nbsp;<u></u></span></p><=
/div><div><p class=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv3198417671MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-C=
A">What is the recommended&nbsp;finish for the aluminum cockpit surround? T=
he original anodizing&nbsp;wasn't in good shape and has been stripped and t=
he aluminum has lots of scratches and nicks from over the years. These are =
the finishes I was considering:<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=
=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv3198417671MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA">Bare polished a=
luminum<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv319841=
7671MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA">Re-anodizing<u></u><u></u></span></p></=
div><div><p class=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv3198417671MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA=
">Powder coating the same colour as anodizing<u></u><u></u></span></p></div=
><div><p class=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv3198417671MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA"><=
u></u>&nbsp;<u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv31984176=
71MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA">I was leaning towards powder coating as i=
t may be the best at hiding nicks and scratches.<u></u><u></u></span></p></=
div><div><p class=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv3198417671MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA=
"><u></u>&nbsp;<u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv31984=
17671MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA">Thanks... Harold<u></u><u></u></span><=
/p></div></div><p class=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv3198417671MsoNormal"><span lang=3D=
"EN-CA"><u></u>&nbsp;<u></u></span></p><p class=3D"ydp6208ed80yiv3198417671=
MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-CA"><u></u>&nbsp;<u></u></span></p></div></div>=
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