I tried the sanding and it worked!

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7 Series E23 Forum

Subject: I tried the sanding and it worked!
Author: DavidC (moderator) : member since December, 2003 : 12236 posts
Posted on: 2004-05-24 00:34:14

It's not quite like a mirror yet, but it is vastly improved over what it was. I used 600 grit automotive finishing sandpaper followed up with a bit of polishing using aluminum-safe metal polish. The photo below shows the treated area on the right with the untreated area on the left.

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The 7 Series E23 Forum | Message Thread:

Suggestions for polishing the metal on the bumpers? - DavidC 2004-05-23 12:55:39 (8247 views)
- Re: Suggestions for polishing the metal on the bumpers? (url) - James '84 745i 2004-05-23 18:38:30 (2643 views)
  - I tried the sanding and it worked! (pic) - DavidC 2004-05-24 00:34:14 (3268 views)
    - Followup: Here's the finished bumper (pic) - DavidC 2004-05-26 20:53:53 (2705 views)
- The different processes are very labor intensive and > - kff 2004-05-23 16:22:43 (1877 views)
  - I haven't seen that kit. Do you recall the manufacturer's name? (nt) - DavidC 2004-05-23 18:29:22 (1204 views)
    - Not sure if this is the same one Keith is talking about but... (url) - cfisher 2004-05-24 11:29:27 (1433 views)
      - That's it. Been busy this weekend and not able to > - kff 2004-05-24 12:53:37 (1115 views)
        
        I've never had anything anodized before. Any ideas on who to call about that? (nt) - DavidC 2004-05-24 13:14:53 (1099 views)

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