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Post by doneaton on Mar 24, 2007 13:28:43 GMT -5
Hi guys.. My 79 Versailles has spoke covers (orig) Does anyone have info on how to clean up the tarnised aluminium ? The centre cap is cast. aluminium & has some pitting on a couple of them. Don  |
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Post by hipogranada on Mar 24, 2007 13:54:55 GMT -5
bet James Kaster does...
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Post by jhkaster on Mar 24, 2007 15:23:53 GMT -5
FYI... Some Versailles, probably 1980 models, have plastic center caps to reduce weight. A set of those were original on my Versailles. But, I purchased a used set of metal center caps used on previous years and other Lincoln dish wheels. Mine seem heavy enough to not be aluminum, but rather chromed metal. (I'm digressing... I know...) Anyway, to polish my metal set of center caps, I first ran them through the dishwasher. When they dried, I used a Dremel with polishing and buffing wheels. It's tedious, but it cleans up nicely for an old, used piece.  |
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Post by robic58 on Mar 24, 2007 21:46:56 GMT -5
Yes, I've heard before that running wire wheel covers thru the dish washer, with water as hot as you can get and a rather heavy dose of the powdered , as oposed to liquid or gel,dishwasher detergent does a real good job. Recommended it be done when the better- half has gone out shopping for the whole day.ha!ha!
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Post by doneaton on Mar 31, 2007 10:56:14 GMT -5
Thanks guys! I took the covers off & took them apart it was easier to clean them but a bit tricky to get them back tpgether!! They look good but some chrome is pitted after 28 years who knew!! When I learn how to upload I will post a couple pics..For a mostly original the car is great....Don |
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